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Huitt-Zollars

Civil Engineer - Federal

Irvine, CA

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) Duties: * Serve as Civil Engineer in the development ... Huitt-Zollars is a federal contractor and subcontractor and abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60 ...

HUITT-ZOLLARS

Civil Engineer - Federal

Irvine, CA · On-site

Civil Engineer - Federal/Public Works Role Description: Huitt-Zollars, Inc has full-time ... Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) Duties: * Serve as Civil Engineer in the development ...

FieldAI

Electrical Engineer-Federal

Irvine, CA

S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a related field ... This position is for our FieldAI Federal Team. This team works on projects connected to the U.S ...

FieldAI

Electrical Engineer-Federal

Irvine, CA

S., or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a related field ... Federal Team. This team works on projects connected to the U.S. government which requires U.S.

FieldAI

Mechanical Engineer-Federal

Irvine, CA

D. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field. * Experience Level: We are recruiting across a wide range of experience levels from entry level engineers to senior and staff engineers ...

FieldAI

Mechanical Engineer-Federal

Irvine, CA

D. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field. * Experience Level: We are recruiting across a wide range of experience levels from entry level engineers to senior and staff engineers ...

FieldAI

Embedded Systems Engineer-Federal

Irvine, CA · On-site

S., or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field ... This position is for our FieldAI Federal Team. This team works on projects connected to the U.S ...

FieldAI

Sensor Systems Engineer-Federal

Irvine, CA

D. in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Physics, or a related field ... This position is for our FieldAI Federal Team. This team works on projects connected to the U.S ...

FieldAI

Forward Deployed Engineer-Federal

Irvine, CA

$70K - $300K/yr

... federal and commercial programs As a Forward Deployed Engineer at Field AI, you'll be at the ... This role is equal parts engineering and problem-solving. You'll work hands-on with both customers ...

FieldAI

Forward Deployed Engineer-Federal

Irvine, CA · On-site

$70K - $300K/yr

... federal and commercial programs As a Forward Deployed Engineer at Field AI, you'll be at the ... This role is equal parts engineering and problem-solving. You'll work hands-on with both customers ...

FieldAI

Lead Functional Safety Engineer-Federal

Irvine, CA

$110K - $144.90K/yr

... both federal and commercial programs. In this role, you will serve as the team's resident safety ... Work closely with the Electrical Engineering team to guide wiring diagrams, harness designs, and ...

FieldAI

Forward Deployed Engineer-Federal

Irvine, CA · On-site

$70K - $300K/yr

... federal and commercial programs As a Forward Deployed Engineer at Field AI, you'll be at the ... This role is equal parts engineering and problem-solving. You'll work hands-on with both customers ...

FieldAI

Lead Functional Safety Engineer-Federal

Irvine, CA · On-site

$110K - $144.90K/yr

... both federal and commercial programs. In this role, you will serve as the team's resident safety ... Work closely with the Electrical Engineering team to guide wiring diagrams, harness designs, and ...

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Civil Engineer - Federal

Civil Engineer - Federal

Huitt-Zollars, Inc

Irvine, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Civil Engineer - Federal/Public Works
Role Description: Huitt-Zollars, Inc has full-time opportunity for a Civil Engineer with at least 5 years' experience and will be a registered Professional Engineer for our Irvine office. This role will work within our Federal Practice Area. This position will provide leadership, guide business development and project management on local Southern California (and beyond as needed) engineering projects.
Location: Irvine, California
Employment Type: 40 FT Hours
Compensation Type: Salary
Registration(s): Registered Professional Engineer (PE License) Required
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
Duties:
  • Serve as Civil Engineer in the development of design schematics, construction plans, specifications and estimates
  • Coordinate with EITs, designers and drafters
  • Review shop drawings, perform field observations, and facilitate the construction administration
  • Support project proposals, scopes, budgets, and manage execution and tracking of projects
  • Complete projects within client specifications, budgets and schedules
  • Coordinate online meetings, preparation of meeting agendas, and distribution of meeting

Key Responsibilities:
  • Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process.
  • Productively collaborates with PMs and encourages teams to achieve success and camaraderie amongst each other.
  • Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Assists PM on ensuring that quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
  • Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.
  • Assist with appropriate administrative and project support tasks supporting the needs of the PM on assigned project tasks.
  • Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects.
  • Complete assignments on-time, within budget, and with highest level of quality.
  • Routinely proposes and produces more effective ways to accomplish tasks.
  • Assists PM as needed on work planning. Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Assists PM on ensuring proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.

Role Competencies:
  • Sharing Information: Conveying up-to date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.
  • Critical Thinking: Analyzing problems and solutions by evaluating the quality of the information available from different sources and avoiding decision-making bias.
  • Executes Strategy: Ensuring that people remain focused on accomplishing strategic goals by thoughtfully planning tasks and overcoming obstacles.
  • Fosters a Learning Culture: Creating an inspiring and engaging atmosphere where people feel motivated to grow, experiment, and learn new skills.
  • Identifies Talent: Actively maintaining awareness of internal and external talent, current abilities, and hiring needs.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
  • Registered Professional Engineer
  • 5+years of civil engineering design experience
  • Proficient in MicroStation, AutoCAD and Civil 3D a plus
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project
  • Ability to work independently in a team environment and to manage multiple projects with limited supervision
  • Excellent verbal and written skills, communicating engineering information clearly and concisely

This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars' Core Value Competencies.
About Huitt-Zollars:
  • Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.
  • Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page .

Benefits & Perks:
  • Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
  • Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
  • Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
  • MDLive Telehealth
  • Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
  • Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
  • Term Life / AD&D insurance
  • Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
  • Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
  • The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.
Annual Base Salary Range: $137,000 - $148,000 depending on experience and qualifications of the selected candidate(s). The expected salary range for this position is displayed in accordance with the California Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The final agreed upon compensation is based on the success candidate's individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and consideration to participate in our discretionary annual bonus incentive program.
Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Huitt-Zollars is a federal contractor and subcontractor and abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), which prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action to employ and advance qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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