Civil Designer 1
Houston, TX, US
Requisition ID: 178587
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit OGC Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: OGC
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Civil Designer, you will...[Insert overview of the position’s purpose, primary responsibilities, and key skills/experience we’re looking for in candidates. Why would someone want this job? What’s in it for them? Use “you” language geared towards the candidate.]
Does the chance to change a skyline excite you? Do you consider yourself a high-performer? Creative? Committed to high-quality work? Is adventure your middle name? If so, you may have a future in design engineering at Kiewit! We’re known for creating innovative, world-class building projects throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico — many are once-in-a-lifetime opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. How do we do it? We hire only the best and we employ them to do career-defining work that changes the landscape in communities around the world. You bring your talent, skills, and drive to succeed. We’ll provide the training, on-the-job experience and responsibility from day one that will shape your professional growth. Let’s go!
District Overview
Location
This position is based out of our Energy Corridor Office in Houston, TX.
Responsibilities
• Performs non-routine assignments of limited scope on time and on budget.
• Expand knowledge through training and work experience.
• Learn codes and standards to complete assignments.
• Perform non-routine assignments of limited scope.
• Perform tasks according to company procedure industry codes and regulations while learning. Seeks out help of others but tries to apply information he receives to become a functional team member.
Qualifications
• Associate degree or High School diploma + 2 years’ experience as a minimum.
• 0-2 years' minimum relevant experience.
• Receives direction from senior designer.
• Adjusts to varying demands of work and performs well.
• Communicates effectively orally and in writing. Present ideas clearly and in professional manner.
• Participates on teams effectively. Accepts direction from the team. Individually contributes to success of the team.
• Develops cooperative working relationships and open communication within and across groups, to work towards solutions that benefit all involved parties. Seeks expertise, advice and perspectives from a variety of sources.
• Consults with senior team members to receive direction for internal customers.
• Basic Auto CAD skills and can pick up marks.
• Able to manage responsibilities and meet deadlines under supervision.
Working Conditions
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Nearest Major Market: Houston
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Design Engineer, Engineer, Drafting, AutoCAD, CAD, Engineering