What are the responsibilities and job description for the CIVIL EIT position at Othon, Inc.?
Civil Engineer-In-Training
Company
OTHON, Inc. is a civil, transportation infrastructure, and construction management firm providing design and engineering services for various transportation agencies around the state. We are seeking a candidate for an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) position in our Houston, Texas office.
Job Description
An EIT assists Task Leaders, Project Engineers and Senior Engineers in the development of design and engineering plans for various types of projects and clients. An EIT exercises judgment and engineering skills through their evaluation, analysis and design of various project components under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer. This position requires self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team in order to work toward common goals in serving our clients.
This position may include providing engineering services for the following types and areas of design:
- Roadway
- Drainage
- Sewer and water line design
- Toll Facilities
- Intersection Improvements
- Pedestrian Facilities
- Bridges
- Signing
- Pavement Markings
- Erosion Control
- Traffic Control
- Retaining Walls
Additional responsibilities may also include cross-training for assisting in the following areas of design:
- Traffic Signals
- Illumination
- Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
- An EIT conceptualizes the initial civil design approach and assists in implementing detailed design through the overall project development process, resolves a variety of complex problems, and reviews plans and prepares technical specifications, contract documents and cost estimates.
Minimum Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
- EIT certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months.
- 0-3 years of experience in the field of Civil Engineering.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of CAD software.
- A strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Proficiency in MicroStation and Geopak.
- Proficiency in Open Roads Designer (ORD)
- Proficiency in Geopak Drainage and HEC-RAS or similar drainage analysis and design software.
- Proficiency in ARCGIS.
Equal Opportunity Employer
OTHON provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Monday- Friday 8 am to 5pm