About the Role
The Project Engineer provides engineering support to project teams, gaining experience to take on tasks with minimal supervision. This role involves designing and preparing technical engineering plans, collaborating with technicians, conducting research, and coordinating with external consultants and agencies.
Responsibilities
- Carries out tasks assigned by the Project Lead and engineering team.
- Develops working drawings for civil design plans in AutoCAD Civil 3D (grading, drainage, utility, stormwater management and street frontage improvements) from sketches.
- Uses engineering judgment to perform duties and knows when to ask questions, seek assistance or perform independent research.
- Manages personal time allotted to various tasks in order to meet obligations of one or more projects, including budget, quality and schedule.
- Provide accurate design of on-site and off-site improvements for the planning and construction of commercial, industrial, and/or high-density residential projects that are ready for construction.
- Can provide accurate design of grading, drainage, utilities and stormwater treatment with minimal input from engineer of record.
- Performs civil engineering calculations, SWPPP’s and other engineering reports.
- Effectively interacts with peers, clients, and sub-consultants.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent level of experience.
- 0-5 years of experience in land development.
- Engineering in training (EIT) or scheduled to sit for exam is preferred.
- General knowledge of computers, Microsoft office, Adobe, Internet applications, etc.
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam, preferred.
- Additional software experience a plus, e.g., Agtek, Hydrology/Hydraulic Software.
- Prolonged periods of sitting (up to 8 hours a day for office staff).
- Interacting with technology (computer, cellphone, etc.).
- Ability to lift and/or carry items (up to 20 lbs.).
- Prolonged periods of standing/walking (field checks).
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (field checks).
- Occasional travel e.g. driving to offices, jobsites, client meetings, etc.
Skills
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Bluebeam
- Agtek
- Hydrology/Hydraulic Software
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe
- Internet applications
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Remote
- Hybrid
- In-office
Experience Level
- 0-5 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Salary/Compensations
- $75,000 - $104,000 DOE
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision 100% paid for by Kier & Wright
- 401k and profit sharing
- Paid Holidays
- Generous PTO
- Great company culture
- Free office snacks
About the Company
- Kier + Wright is a company that welcomes the opportunity to partner with recruitment agencies when additional support is needed.
