Civil Project Engineer - SUE

OVERVIEW: A Civil Project Engineer - SUE you will work with project teams in the development and completion of Sub-Surface Utility Engineering (SUE) projects, working directly with both office and field staff, ensuring projects remain within budget and on schedule. You have a degree in Civil Engineering,  at least 3 years of professional experience and are registered in Texas as a Professional Engineer.

YOUR DAY-DAY WILL INCLUDE:

• Work with the project team to create an action plan for the development and project completion of assigned Sub-Surface Utility Engineering projects, ensuring projects remain within a specified budget and schedule.
• Interact and work directly with field and office staff.
• Research experience with as-built record drawings from utilities as required for use in project designs preferred.
• Balance multiple tasks on multiple projects.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to identify and troubleshoot problems.
• Coordinate with other SUE departments when necessary.
• Participate in site visits, agency meetings, and municipal meetings as needed.
• Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Move around the office including movement between floors and workstations.
• Use repeated motions (e. g., typing, reaching, bending, lifting, and carrying).

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• 3-5 years’ professional engineering experience required. Experience with Subsurface Engineering and TxDOT-related projects Preferred
• Professional Engineer registration in Texas or the ability to acquire registration quickly through reciprocity.
• TxDOT Pre-Certification in 18.2.1 Subsurface Utility Engineering or the ability to acquire precertification quickly is required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• The ability to balance multiple work assignments on multiple projects at the same time.
• The ability to work alone but also effectively as part of a team.
• Process-oriented thinking with strong organizational and technical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to take and understand directives.
• The ability to complete work consistently, with moderate flexibility to accommodate varying demands from Project Managers.
• Candidates are required to have a valid driver's license, pass a 3-year prior to employment DMV background check and criminal record as determined by McKim & Creed.
• Candidates are required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Familiar with design software such as AutoCAD Civil3D and Microstation ORD.
• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Motivation to learn and develop your career path.
• Aligned to McKim & Creed’s Core Values.
• Sound functional/technical skills in the role

WHAT WE OFFER: Join a company that puts its employees first.
Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
• Competitive pay paid holidays, bereavement, and parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

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