ENGINEER I EIT - WATER & WASTEWATER

Company: Lockwood, Andrews, & Newnam
Location: Houston
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

OverviewLockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is a full-service consulting firm offering planning, engineering and program management services. Founded in 1935, LAN has grown from its humble beginnings as a small Houston firm to a national leader in the heavy civil infrastructure engineering industry. -Our purpose is to continuously improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.ResponsibilitiesWe seek a highly motivated and skilled water wastewater civil engineer to join our team. As an entry-level engineer, you will assist in analyzing, designing and managing the construction of water and wastewater treatment, pumping, and collections systems. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your engineering knowledge in a practical and impactful way, contributing to developing sustainable and resilient communities.

• In this role, the selected applicant will work on large-scale water and wastewater treatment facility and collections systems projects, ranging from studies and rehabilitation to green-field installations.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and collections systems utilizing closed pipe and open-channel hydraulics.
• Perform calculations to properly size water and wastewater treatment structures and equipment.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to develop reports, technical memos, plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Assist in the preparation of quantity take-offs and construction cost estimating.
• Support the preparation of technical documents for regulatory compliance.
• Stay updated on industry standards and regulations related to wastewater discharge limit.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate electrical, structural, and architectural designs into pump station and treatment plant design.
• Limited coordination with public utilities and permitting agencies.
• Provide technical support during construction activities.
• Travel to project sites for preliminary site analysis or construction observations activities.
• Be responsible for project quality on tasks assigned as defined in the Quality Assurance / Quality Control guidelines.Qualifications
  • Bachelor''s or Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
  • EIT Certification or the ability to obtain within six months of start.
  • 0-2 years of experience in the field or a related area.
  • Basic understanding of concepts of wastewater treatment and collections systems.
  • Basic understanding of closed-pipe and open-channel and hydraulics.
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D experience preferred.
  • Revit and ArcGIS software experience is a plus
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportations to perform site visits.
  • Previous intern experience relating to wastewater is highly preferred.Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department at 713-266-6900. For more information about your rights under the law, seeEEO is the Law

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