Assistant Civil Engineer - Rail (Houston)

The Assistant Civil Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of projects. The Assistant Civil Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting civil plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs. Project work includes transportation planning, intelligent transportation systems, and site design, with a focus on freight rail port/industrial development planning and design. Civil engineering tasks within the group include\:

• Assists in the civil design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects
• Assists in designing civil components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Applies basic knowledge of commonly used civil engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil engineering services industry.
• Assists with research and compiles project related data as required by the project managers. Assists with compiling studies and reports.
• Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software including OpenRail.
• Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of transportation projects.
• Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.