Engineering Designer (E.I.T) - Civil Water/Wastewater

OVERVIEW:

McKim & Creed currently has an exciting opportunity for a Civil Design Engineer - EIT to join our Water/Wastewater Group. Responsibilities include technical and design services in support of water and wastewater infrastructure, natural gas, and site design projects as part of a project team.

DURING YOUR WORKDAY, YOU WILL:

• Provide technical and design services in support of water and wastewater infrastructure, natural gas, and site design projects as part of a project team.
• Contribute to technical evaluations and reports, prepare design calculations and assessments, and be responsible for assisting in the production of design/construction drawings, technical specifications, and bid documents, all under the guidance, supervision, and mentoring of Project Engineers and Project Managers on the design team.
• Conduct, coordinate, and communicate technical evaluations and designs with the Project Manager and design team to complete work efficiently.
• Be responsible for completing design tasks within a specified budget and schedule, while balancing multiple tasks on multiple projects. Must effectively communicate and correspond with the design team to complete work efficiently and on time.
• Stay current with Local, State & Federal Design Standards and Regulations

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 0-5 years professional experience.
• Engineering Intern or Engineer in Training Certification, or ability to acquire in the State of Louisiana within 12 months, is required.
• Candidates experienced with design and plan production utilizing AutoCAD Civil3D will be favored.
• Must have working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Proficiencies with this software required
• Candidates with experience in acquiring permits from review agencies on a local, state, and federal level, including direct coordination and communication with such agencies will be favored.
• Candidates experienced with modeling software including HEC RAS, ICPR, Hydraflow, StormCAD, EPANET, SWMM, PIPE-FLO, WaterGems/SewerGems/CAD, InfoSWMM, or similar products will be favored.
• Candidates with experience with GIS, AutoCAD Civil 3d, and/or MicroStation will be favored.
• Preferred candidate likely to be methodical, precise, and consistent, while enjoying some variety in work schedule and tolerant of change as work demands.
• Preferred candidate likely to be able to work alone when required but also able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Process-oriented individual with strong organization and technical skills.
• Solid communicator, able to take and understand directives from Project Manager and coordinate efforts with design team.
• Strong writing and verbal skills.
• Able to complete work consistently with moderate flexibility to accommodate varying demands put on them by Project Manager.
• Requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.
• Requires successful passing of drug screening test

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Candidates experienced with design and plan production utilizing AutoCAD Civil3D will be favored.
• Preferred candidate likely to be methodical, precise, and consistent, while enjoying some variety in work schedule and tolerant of change as work demands.
• Preferred candidate likely to be able to work alone when required but also able to work effectively as part of a team.

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.