Engineer I – Public Works
Reno, NV
We welcome you to consider Sanbell as the next step in your exciting career as a civil engineer.
Sanbell is a multi-disciplinary engineering, community planning, and design firm serving clients throughout the Western United States. Built by merging 4 strong firms with similar foundational and cultural values, our team of engineers, planners, landscape architects, surveyors, and designers is now stronger. We are 200 + team members strong with 9 office locations in Montana, Colorado, Nevada, and California. By joining the Sanbell team, you will have the opportunity to work and grow alongside a large network of Cool + Smart + Talented + Professionals (CSTP), with a variety of technical expertise, years of experience, and vast knowledge of the engineering industry.
Our design team of bright engineers collaborate on a multitude of diverse and exciting public and private projects. We believe we must think beyond the basic requirements of engineering, beyond our entrenched assumptions, and creatively design practical solutions that work. Because the success of every project affects the entire community. That passion for creative but practical solutions has driven Sanbell to become a regional, award-winning planning, design, and engineering firm.
Sanbell offers competitive compensation, including excellent benefits for retirement, health care, dental, vacation, and holidays (see below for more information).
Job Summary: Create, improve and protect the environment in which live. Plan, design and oversee construction of structures and infrastructure, such as roads, airports, dams, irrigation projects, water supply and sewerage systems. This position will place a greater emphasis on water supply and distribution, sanitary sewer collection and treatment and storm drainage systems.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or higher from EAC/ABET accredited University in a related field
- Valid driver's license
- 2+ years’ civil engineering experience
- 2+ years’ public works experience
- Nevada Professional Engineer or EIT certification (preferred)
- Experience with AutoCAD (preferred)
Job Duties:
- Adhere to the Mission Statement and Core Values
- Work under the direction of the Executive Vice President
- Nurture existing client relationships and pursue company growth through business development
- Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications
- Provide technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel regarding design, construction, or program modifications or structural repairs
- Plan and design hydraulic systems or structures using various computer software
- Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, or other topographical or geologic data
- Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards
- Plan and conduct field surveys to analyze details of project site conditions
- Report and document for design purposes results of field surveys
- Design water, pumping facilities, wastewater, storm and general utilities
- Assist Public Works Department with design as needed
- Pursue new clients or agencies for in water works jobs
- Identify engineering problems and assess potential project impact
- Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities using calculator or computer
- Read and review project blueprints and specifications to determine dimensions of a system and material requirements
- Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects and to ensure conformance to specifications
- Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as design parameters, plan preparation, specification preparation, and evaluation of field conditions
- Prepare reports and document project activities and data
- Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings
- Evaluate property and code to determine best placement of civil improvements
- Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect deficiencies and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes
- Facilitate the betterment of SEC through suggestions and actions
- Cultivate collaboration and mentorship by performing duties on-site during business hours unless otherwise specified by supervisor
- Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and stakeholders
- Write technical reports with precision and efficiency
- Read and comprehend technical writing including code and other specifications
- Prepare Statements of Qualifications and Requests for Proposals in pursuit of public works contracts
- Attend APWA, AWWA, AGC Committee Meetings as requested on the behalf of the corporation
- Follow all safety and administrative regulations
- Complete Vehicle Inspection Reports when using a company vehicle
- Comply with SEC’s Employee Handbook, Safety Manual and other company policies and procedures
- Conduct daily time entry
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace
- Other duties as assigned
Physical Demands: May include occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Repetitive movements associated with typing and other office tasks. Visual acuity with or without corrective lenses that allows for maintaining a valid driver’s license. Performing physical activities that require use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. To be completed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vacation/PTO
- 401(k) with matching
- Paid holidays
Pay Range: $30-40/hr(DOE, higher end of range is for individuals with PE)
To apply: Please submit your resume in PDF format.
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