Project Engineer

Responsibilities The mission of the Project Engineer for HVJ, a leading specialty civil engineering firm in Texas, is to assure client satisfaction through preparation of quality reports that address the specific project requirements within the project schedule, budget and design constraints. Main areas of responsibilities include:

• Client Communications
• Project Set up and Close out
• Engineering Analyses
• Field and/or Lab Assignments
• Project document deliverables
• Provide client satisfaction
• Guide and mentor junior staff
• Team Building
• Assist with Business Development
• Prepare proposals including detailed cost estimates.

Key Criteria/Requirements

• MSCE with at least 5 years of Geotechnical Engineering experience, or BSCE with at least 10 years of Geotechnical Engineering experience.
• Must have Professional Engineer license in the State of Texas or should be able to obtain Texas PE license within 6 months of employment
• Experience In Transportation, City and Municipality Projects Is A Plus.
• Experience with Central and South-Central Texas Geology and Soil Condition Is A Plus.
• Experience with conventional and advanced geotechnical testing and data interpretations.
• Knowledgeable on routinely used geotechnical software.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems
• Position will require the candidate to adhere to work assignments/schedules, be self-motivated, organized and have a keen sense of detail.
• Position will require to work with supporting staffs, managers and clients; and therefore, the candidate needs to be a team player.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with no history of accidents or alcohol/drug related traffic offenses and valid right to work documents.

Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, and to utilize a computer and software applications such as Microsoft Office.
• The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move concrete, soil, or asphalt samples up to 50 pounds.
• The employee is required to stand; walk; drive; use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.