Consulting Civil Engineer Lead

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is currently looking for a talented and self-motivated Consulting Civil Engineer Lead to join our Houston Westchase Office. The ideal candidate will be a proven leader responsible for leading both high-performing teams and complex Civil Infrastructure power and industrial projects while serving as a recognized technical Subject Matter Expert (SME).

• Performs Civil Engineering duties in the design analysis and preparation of calculations drawings and specifications for use on specific projects.

• Performs and prepares civil site designs and modifications at various industrial facilities located throughout the United States.

• Serves as a Lead Civil Engineer on projects reviewing and approving scopes budgets and schedules.

• Assigns tasks and directs engineers designers and administrative staff.

• Coordinates with multiple disciplines to participate in the development of plans and the basis of design documents to guide construction activities.

• Interfaces with customers officials suppliers and contractors throughout all phases of planning design and construction.

• Independently evaluates selects and applies standard engineering techniques procedures and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.

• Prepares conceptual and detailed design sketches engineering calculations construction drawings and specifications.

• Apply basic technical principles theories standards and concepts in development of engineering design packages.

• Considers construction costs government regulations potential environmental hazards and other factors in planning stages and risk analysis.

• Understands and applies applicable federal state and local codes and industry specific standards for engineering projects. Understand and be able to determine applicability of local state and international building codes.

• Presents technical information to peers or other personnel for review to implement standards or operating procedures.

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.

• Minimum 20 years of Civil Engineering experience in the industrial industry.

• Professional Engineer (PE) License.

• AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency.

• Experience with grading and Earthwork site design.

• Experience with stormwater drainage analysis utilizing Autodesk Storm & Sanitary Analysis (SSA) Stormwater Detention Pond analysis and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP).

• Environmental Permitting knowledge (NPDES wetlands 404 Phase 1 ESA).

• Site layout experience (parking access roadways ADA compatibility vehicle turning analysis).

• Experience with Roadway / Paving design & specifications.

• Surveying knowledge (topographical boundary plats coordinate systems).

• Geotechnical knowledge (sitework prep roadway / heavy haul paving design) security gate / fencing design.

• Estimating quantities for construction.

• Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills (Verbal and Written).

• Must possess current permanent authorization to work in the United States for any employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.