Job Information
Colliers Engineering & Design Project Engineer in Houston, Texas
Overview
Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Project Engineer to work in our Houston, TX office.
Responsibilities
Perform municipal engineering tasks, including the design of capital improvement projects.
Prepare construction plans, technical specifications, public bid documents, construction cost estimates, and associated construction documents.
Evaluate public works issues for municipalities and develop engineering recommendations or solutions as needed.
Address and resolve resident inquiries and complaints related to municipal engineering matters.
Manage capital improvement project tasks, including monitoring schedules, budgets, and compliance with project deadlines.
Review state regulations, municipal ordinances, and applicable agency requirements to determine land development limitations and ensure regulatory compliance.
Conduct site investigations and due diligence, including utility research and review of relevant ordinances and technical information.
Design stormwater management systems and ensure compliance with county, soil conservation district, and state regulations.
Prepare grading designs and perform earthwork analysis to support site development and ensure safe and feasible design slopes.
Design utility systems, including stormwater conveyance, sanitary sewer, water distribution, and park/recreation infrastructure; identify and resolve horizontal and vertical utility conflicts.
Develop soil erosion and sediment control plans, including best management practices (BMPs), swale design, and construction sequencing.
Prepare technical reports, permit applications, and supporting documentation required for municipal and regulatory review.
Coordinate with clients, municipal officials, contractors, and multidisciplinary team members throughout project development and implementation.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field
Texas PE license
Req. 2 y. exp. as a Civil Engineer working on municipal projects, as well as the following:o 2 y. exp. using AutoCAD for drafting, design preparation, and technical detailing.o 2 y. exp. using Civil 3D for civil design, modeling, grading, and plan production.o 2 y. exp. performing engineering calculations, analyses, and design evaluations.o 2 y. exp. preparing construction documents, technical drawings, and design reports.o 2 y. exp. interpreting survey data, topographic information, and site constraints.
What We Offer
At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.
This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!
Colliers Engineering & Design is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We are committed to ensuring that Inclusion & Belonging continues to be a strategic area of focus, not only as the right thing to do, but as one of the ways we will continue to lead our industry into the future. As part of this responsibility, we are on a progressive journey to foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers Engineering & Design feels respected and comfortable doing their best work while being their authentic selves regardless of background or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.