Civil engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

The Civil Engineer is responsible for site analysis and planning, site layouts, erosion control, grading, storm water management, and utilities for commercial, institutional, and retail clients. Requires frequent interaction with professional staff, clients, contractors, local government officials, from conceptual and design phases, through the regulatory review process, permitting, and construction. This position will interact with staff and projects in all offices and on projects in locations throughout the country.

Responsibilities

• Engage with internal and external clients regarding project requirements, concept and design development, and design presentations.
• Conduct research and investigation on site requirements with local jurisdiction
• Participate in site visits and conduct field measurements to validate existing site and as-built conditions.
• Meet w / municipal officials, regulatory agencies, and other authorities, in person, by phone, or through conferencing media, as needed on project requirements.
• Coordinate with other project staff and associated disciplines and / or sub-consultants on drainage, traffic, water / wastewater, utilities, and survey and other land use and development concerns.
• Prepare detailed design calculations as appropriate.
• Assign tasks to and / or coordinates with technicians or administrative staff.
• Prepare drawings in a manner consistent with company standards and client requirements for format, standard, quality and timeliness.
• Produce final hard and soft copy documents suitable for submission to clients consistent with contract requirements.
• Meet w / contractors, as needed, for construction administration and design clarifications.
• Review civil drawings submitted by outside C.E.s for compliance with program and land use needs as well as coordination, clarity and accuracy.
• Support project management activities such as, but not limited to, contracting actions, scheduling, and communication with consultants.
• Support and Construction Administration (CA) activities on behalf of clients.
• May conduct field inspections.
• Reviewing contractor schedule and progress for compliance.

Examples of job responsibilities are not intended to be all inclusive. TESSERE reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Requirements

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.