Apex

Design Engineer II - Water Resources

Apex$82K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program or 4+ years of Architect-Engineering industry experience.
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D software.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and geospatial software (ESRI ArcMap, ArcGIS).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare project concepts through final design plans, specifications, and estimates for bid packages.
  • Solve design challenges using engineering calculations and standards.
  • Draft comprehensive engineering reports for various civil site improvements.
  • Support technical writing for engineering projects, proposals, and grants.
  • Create designs and project drawings utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D software.
  • Collaborate with project managers and teams to meet deadlines and maintain quality objectives.
  • Engage with clients and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career growth and development.
  • Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Flexible work environment.
  • Involvement in community service initiatives.
Full Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual to join our team as a Design Engineer II - Water Resources at our headquarters in Fullerton, California.

General Characteristics:
  • Develops broad knowledge and skills in a specific practice area.
  • Evaluates, selects, and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional projects with few complex features.
  • Collaboratively uses judgment to determine adaptations in methods for non-routine aspects of assignments.
  • Applies principles of probability and statistics to determine risk relevant to civil engineering.
  • Values and applies ethical behavior in the practice of civil engineering.
  • Performs moderate design tasks.
  • Prepares portions of plans, specifications, and other project documents.
  • Performs research and field investigation.
  • Assists in determining schedule and budget requirements.
  • Begins to take supervisory role
  • Involvement in developing project scopes, schedules, and proposals.

Critical Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Prepare project concepts through final design plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) bid packages
  • Solve design problems using engineering calculations and following general design standards
  • Prepare complete engineering reports related to civil site improvements, storm drainage, water distribution and transmission systems, pumping systems, pipelines, utilities, streets and roadways, bikeways, sanitary sewer collection systems, and water and wastewater facilities
  • Prepare and/or support reports and technical writing related to engineering projects, proposals, grants and other initiatives.
  • Prepare project drawings/designs in AutoCAD Civil3D software
  • Utilize AutoCAD Civil3D to establish horizontal and vertical alignments, profiles, cross sections, and perform earthwork calculations
  • Serve on project teams under the supervision of CWE Project Managers
  • Complete assignments on time and within budget and achieve firm's quality objectives
  • Interact with public and private clients and stakeholders
  • Interact with multi-discipline and multi-office teams

Required Competencies and Qualifications
  • 2+ Years of Experience in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program or other Bachelor's degree with 4+ years' Architect-Engineering (AE) industry experience.
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) (or 4+ years AE experience)
  • Proficient knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D software
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, etc.).
  • Abilities in ESRI ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, or related geospatial software
  • Proficient in PDF software, such as Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat, etc.
  • Abilities to grasp and become proficient in new software and technologies
  • Ability to pay attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
  • Demonstrates a strong work ethic.
  • Good interpersonal abilities for working in a team environment.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision.
  • Proactive approach/self-starter/takes initiative
  • Positive attitude/team player
  • Ability to kneel, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Valid California driver's license and insurable driving record

Desired Competencies and Qualifications
  • MS, PhD or other advanced degree(s) in related fields.
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)
  • California Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Civil Engineering
  • Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP)
  • Member of professional practice organization (e.g. ASCE, ACEC, APWA, etc..)
  • Involved in outreach and service activities with community service organizations

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Apex Job Title: Engineer 2 - Project Engineer

Req ID:
11921

Annual Expected Pay Range

$82,000-$110,000 USD

About Apex

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2003

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