Project Engineer (Entry Level)

Job Description

Founded in 2007, Ward Getz & Associates LLC (WGA) is a Texas based professional consulting firm that has steadily grown in a competitive market by consistently delivering exceptional quality and service. Our success is rooted in the belief that creative design drives successful projects and that strong collaborative relationships with municipalities, permitting authorities, and local and state agencies lead to tangible results throughout the development process. Our diverse project experience spans industrial, commercial, large mixed use developments, hospitality, healthcare, education, municipal infrastructure, and both multifamily and single family residential projects. From preliminary feasibility studies to full scale design, we are committed to providing value through innovative and cost effective solutions tailored to each project's unique needs. With four established offices across Texas in Houston, The Woodlands, Austin, and San Antonio, and with remote team members located throughout the United States, WGA continues to expand its reach while maintaining a strong local presence

Overall responsibility

Preparing preliminary analysis on a variety of technical tasks.

Involved in assignments that continue to develop abilities in area of specialty.

Makes independent decisions about assigned areas of responsibility.

Key job duties (not exhaustive)

• Survey, design file, temp sheet, and temp sheet overall clean up
• Prepare basic calculations
• Schedule project deliverables
• Collect, organize, and evaluate data
• Organize and file project materials and references
• Analyze systems utilizing computer modeling
• Develop, evaluate, and design specifications and contract drawing
• Vehicle tracking, Utility flowlines, and Pipe conflicts
• Complete public plans - plan and profiles – water, storm, HCFCD outfall wastewater, left turn lane, traffic control plan, details
• Pavement design – understand geotechnical report, paving details
• Sidewalk design
• Public plan signatures : COH, AT&T, CPE
• TxDOT driveway permit
• FEMA floodplain information
• FIS profiles
• Sheet design : SWPPP, SWQMP, TCP, Dimension Control, Utility Plan, Drainage Area Map, Drainage Spreadsheet, Details Sheets
• Works closely with project and task team leaders
• Maintain regular and prompt attendance at WGA Houston office
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required skills and experience

Desired qualities and attributes

Educational requirements