Senior Civil Engineer - Highways Job
Date: Nov 20, 2008
Location: Denver, CO, USA
COMPANY OERVIEW:
Parsons is one of the largest engineering and construction firms in the world and is a leader in many diverse markets such as infrastructure, transportation, water, telecommunications, aviation, commercial, environmental, planning, industrial manufacturing, education, healthcare, life sciences and homeland security. Parsons is employee-owned and provides technical and management solutions to federal, regional and local government agencies as well as private industries worldwide. World-wide, Parsons has almost 12,000 employees. We are currently number 7 on Engineering News Record's Top 500 Design Firms and the largest design/build firm in the United States.
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
This Senior Civil Hydraulics Engineer will work on various large scale highway drainage projects througout the Western US from our downtown Denver, CO office. May work on traditional design or design/build projects such as the KC ICON project in Kansas City, MO.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Completes a wide variety of difficult engineering assignments, applying engineering techniques and analyses within one discipline. The Engineer at this level is a fully qualified professional, proficient in the utilization of most engineering theories and practices. Some assignments involve CAE (computer aided engineering)/CAD (computer aided design) applications. Willingness to travel or relocate to supplier, client, or construction site locations, is expected.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES::
Performs complex engineering tasks and particularly important engineering work efficiently and accurately.
Extracts engineering information from CAD drawings.
Prepares engineering computations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, surveys, and designs.
Completes a variety of assignments such as drawings, specifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes. Frequently interfaces with other Engineering disciplines as well as other departments.
Prepares detailed requisitions for equipment and materials.
Reviews supplier drawing submittals and performs technical bid analyses.
Prepares and issues specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents.
Provides technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower-level Engineers working on the same project.
May be required to provide the seal and signature of the professional engineer, as appropriate, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances.
May act in an advisory capacity to senior management personnel on engineering related matters.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
4-year degree in Civil Engineering and 8-10 years of experience in drainage design for large scale highway and other transportation projects and other hydraulics experience. Professional Engineer registration and design/build experience is preferred.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
Proficiency in utilizing Microstation, InRoads and other CAD and PC software packages typically associated with engineering is required.
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