Graduate Engineer/Design Engineer

HZ is a leading full-service design firm providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build project delivery to our clients in the public and private sector. We provide quality solutions for our clients and employment opportunities to qualified talent. 

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.

Job Summary: Huitt-Zollars has a great full-time opportunity for a Civil Engineering Graduate/EIT at our Ontario office. The candidate will work collaborative in a team environment supporting project managers with a variety of engineering projects in our Urban Development practice.  This position has significant growth opportunities for the right candidate.

Location: Ontario, CA

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type: Salary

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE).

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ability to prepare civil engineering documents and specifications for projects
• Ability to read redlines and modify drawings accurately
• Work with project manager and assisting on producing design plans for land development and public works projects
• Research available record data for existing improvements and record plans
• Assist project manager with preparation of design plans, specifications, construction support, and cost estimating
• Produce design and construction drawings incorporating information from supervisor, research data and consultants for various projects including land development grading, utility, drainage, and paving plans
• Participate in site visits and assist with documenting findings
• Attend, record, distribute meeting minutes, assist with general project correspondence

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
• 0-8 years’ related experience
• Registered Engineer-In-Training preferred
• Licensed PE a plus
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook and Excel
• Advanced AutoCAD 3D and Blue Beam
• Strong organizational skills
• Good Communication Skills
• Works well in a Team Environment
• Thorough attention to detail

Competencies:

• Acquires, understands, and applies technical and professional knowledge and skills to perform job effectively, efficiently, and safely.  Understands and adheres to Huitt-Zollars policies and procedures. Stays abreast of trends and pending changes within assigned area of responsibility.
• Establishes, enforces, and drives policies that promotes Company vision and culture to achieve company objectives. 
• Strong business acumen. Offers excellent communication and presentation skills in an organized, professional manner.
• Ability to nurture and maintain key relationships internally and externally through communication and diplomacy. 
• Contributes to a positive and productive team-oriented environment. Offers open communication/feedback within the team. Minimizes conflict and builds collaboration to maintain productive team. 

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

Annual Base Salary Range: $65,000-$95,000 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 is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or any other legally protected status. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will make reasonable accommodations to assist in the application process upon the request of an applicant. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for discriminatory purposes. 

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 60-300.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.