Civil Engineer II-III

Posting date: 8/31/23

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina or Atlanta, Georgia

ZAPATA is a diverse, full-service architecture and engineering company with operations throughout the Continental United States in support of the Department of Defense, federal government, and private sector clients.  The company is seeking a Civil Engineer II-III (based on experience) to work out of either the Charlotte, NC office or the Atlanta, GA office.

Position Summary:

This position requires a qualified professional engineer to manage the design of a variety of projects, including surveying, site plans, drainage, utilities, horizontal infrastructure (roads); and commissioning requirements supporting military/commercial/industrial clients. Experience applying the skills required to projects for Department of Defense facilities, including demonstrating an understanding of the unique requirements of the active military is regarded as a plus.  Requires the application of a general knowledge of the physical sciences and mathematics underlying engineering, and specialized knowledge of the mechanics of solids (particularly of soils), hydraulics, theory of structure, strength of materials, engineering geology and surveying.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Conducts site visits to document conditions
• Prepares civil design for sites and projects
• Prepares civil detailing for construction drawings
• Assists in the preparation of written reports
• Plans, designs, constructs and/or maintains structures and facilities that provide shelter, support transportation systems and control natural resources.
• Investigates, measures, surveys, and maps the earth’s physical features and phenomena.
• Conducts research and development activities.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria, using judgment in making some substantial engineering adaptations and modifications to assigned projects.
• Assists in the planning, designing, and monitoring of projects for substantial new construction, renovation and improvement projects for real property facilities encompassing highly specialized or unique requirements.
• Assists in serving as a technical consultant concerning facilities planning, design, construction and/or maintenance for different categories of facilities; determine resources and perform long-range planning.
• Reviews consultant-prepared design drawings, indicating basic design corrections, prepare technical specifications, review engineering plans for compliance with numerous regulatory acts.

Qualifications:

• BS in Civil Engineering
• Masters in Civil Engineering preferred
• Current professional engineering license and ability to be licensed by comity in other states
• 5+ years design and/or construction experience
• Military facilities design a plus
• Working knowledge of applicable design and building codes
• Proficiency in civil analysis computer software, Civil3D and AutoCad required, Microstation and HydraFlow experience a plus
• Computer proficiency in Excel, Word, and scheduling software
• Ability to have strong rapport with clients
• Strong written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

ZAPATA offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to:  medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability and life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and 401(k) participation.

All employment offers are contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check and drug screen. ZAPATA participates in E-Verify.

EOE AA M/F/Disabled/Veterans
VEVRAA Federal contractor. ZAPATA desires priority referrals.
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