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Civil/Highway EIT/Designer

full-time•New York, New Jersey, White Plains, New York

Summary

Location

New York, New Jersey, White Plains, New York

Type

full-time

Experience

0-2 years

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About this role

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR NY/NJ Transportation Business Group is seeking to hire a Civil/Highway EIT/Designer to work Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build Projects.

The primary duties of the Civil/Highway EIT will include working as part of a team to produce design criteria, design plans, design calculations, cost estimates and specifications for highway and site/civil projects. It is expected that the candidate be a team player ready to work in a collaborative environment within the NY/NJ Civil/Highway Section. The Civil/Highway EIT shall be familiar with both local and national codes, standards, and specifications.

In the role of Civil/Highway EIT/Designer, we'll count on you to: 
  • Work on a team with other project engineers on the detailed design of local roadway/highway design, hydraulic/hydrologic analysis, storm/sanitary sewer design, site grading, preparation of stormwater pollution prevention plans including design of post-construction stormwater management and sediment and erosion controls, utility design, permitting, and coordinating with regulatory agencies and other design disciplines.

  • Take responsibility for alignment and profile, geometrics, drainage, development of plans, specifications and construction estimates.

  • Provide assistance with the creation and submission of technical reports, specifications and calculations.

  • Work in a production role on design-build projects to coordinate design packages, track quality control reviews and ensuring the project is on schedule. 

Keyword(s): Highway, Roadway, Civil, EIT

Preferred Qualifications 

·         MS/BS in Civil Engineering or closely related field. 

·         Preferred candidates will have EIT and be on track for NY or NJ PE. Candidates hired without their EIT will be titled “Civil/Highway Designer”

·         Experience with NYSDOT, NYSTA, NYCDOT, NYCDDC, NJDOT and/or NJTA projects is preferred.

·         Microsoft Office experience required. 

·         Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a team environment. 

·         An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must. 

·         Candidates who reside locally in the metro NY/NJ/CT area are preferred.

·         Position can be in New York, NY, Newark, NJ, or White Plains, NY

 



Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Proficient with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, familiarity and demonstrated experience with Highways and Roads engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk  Infraworks and Civil3d
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

What you'll do

  • The Civil/Highway EIT/Designer will work as part of a team to produce design criteria, plans, calculations, cost estimates, and specifications for highway and site/civil projects. Responsibilities include detailed design work, coordination with regulatory agencies, and ensuring project schedules are met.

About HDR

HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No. 6 among the world’s design firms and we’re the largest healthcare design firm. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other’s contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way. So, what are you waiting for? Come grow with us.

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As a Civil/Highway EIT/Designer at HDR, you will: the Civil/Highway EIT/Designer will work as part of a team to produce design criteria, plans, calculations, cost estimates, and specifications for highway and site/civil projects. Responsibilities include detailed design work, coordination with regulatory agencies, and ensuring project schedules are met..

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The Civil/Highway EIT/Designer position at HDR is based in New York, United States and New Jersey, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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