Graduate Engineer, Utility Coordination

Cobb Fendley & Associates

  • Mcallen, TX
  • 2 days ago
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    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • AutoCADunmatched
    • Bentley MicroStationunmatched
    • CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
    • CADD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting)unmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Computer Mouse Hardwareunmatched
    • Computer Softwareunmatched
    • Computer Workstationsunmatched
    • Corporate Complianceunmatched
    • Customer Escalationsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Deductive Reasoningunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
    • Engineer in Training (EIT)unmatched
    • Environmental Workunmatched
    • FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993)unmatched
    • File Maintenanceunmatched
    • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)unmatched
    • Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
    • Hydrologyunmatched
    • Inductive Logicunmatched
    • Industry Standardsunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Keyboardsunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Onboardingunmatched
    • Package Layout Designunmatched
    • Plan Meetingsunmatched
    • Professional Engineerunmatched
    • Progress Reportsunmatched
    • Project Engineeringunmatched
    • Project Scheduleunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Schedule Developmentunmatched
    • Spreadsheetsunmatched
    • Surveyingunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Typingunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Word Processingunmatched

    Description

    About the RoleSince 1980, CobbFendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi‑discipline approach enables efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service.Are you ready to join our team and advance your career?We offer a variety of benefits:New Hire Program – CobbFendley has established a program geared specifically toward successful onboarding and integration of new hires.Development Opportunities – Professional and personal growth through innovative in‑house training and collaborative resources.Compensation + Benefits – Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching, profit‑sharing contributions, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, health, vision, and dental insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, optional life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education programs.Paid Parental Leave – FMLA‑eligible employees receive fully paid leave: eight (8) weeks for maternity and two (2) weeks for paternity or adoption.Winter Holiday – Extended office closure from December25 through January1.Community Engagement – CobbFendley Cares focuses on STEM education, hunger relief, and sustainable solutions.CobbFendley is seeking a Utility Coordination Graduate Engineer in our Georgia office.RequirementsEducation, Registration, Certification – The successful candidate's qualifications include the following:Bachelor's degree in civil or a related engineering discipline, required.Registration and designation as an Engineer in Training (EIT), required.Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Ability (KSA)Novice – Basic understanding and minimal practical experience; requires guidance and supervision. No experience is required, internship experience and EIT preferred.Knowledge of standard engineering and scientific techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out tasks.Skills – Use of industry‑standard computer software for the position (e.g., CADD, HCS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, hydrologic/hydraulic models).Ability to use spreadsheets, word processing, and standard office software.ResponsibilitiesDesign + AnalysisComplete simple design and analysis using determined software and criteria, under the direction of a Professional Engineer.Exercise limited judgment on details of work, including preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.Compliance + QualityUtilize company resources to begin understanding QA/QC processes and procedures.Communication + CollaborationWork with supervisor, project manager, mentors, and various internal personnel to complete assignments within discipline.Training, Learning + AdvancementUtilize formal education, including fundamentals of engineering, and apply it in assignments.Client + Internal SatisfactionWork with internal clients daily and escalates concerns when needed.TechnicalIdentify existing utilities, establish contact with utility companies, and attend utility coordination meetings.Prepare Utility Agreement Assembly packages, including reviewing plans and estimates to evaluate compliance with guidelines, rules, and regulations, determining eligibility and betterment ratios, and preparing documents required by 23CFRSection645.Attend meetings with individual utility companies and on‑site field visits.Assist Project Manager in all aspects of various utility‑based projects.Prepare utility relocation schedules and track project deliverables.Request as‑built copies from utility owners.Maintain electronic files for received utility records.Assist in interpreting subsurface utility engineering quality level data to analyze conflicts and develop concept plans.Assist in setting up and maintaining project electronic files, developing/maintaining schedules, and maintaining client exhibits (KMZ & GIS).Assist in coordinating field investigation requests.Assist in reviewing design drawings, permit drawings, GIS geodatabase deliverables, and QA/QC issues.Assist in updating project trackers.Assist in responding to design questions from CAD technicians.Prepare utility progress reports.Work with major utility companies, pipeline companies, state agencies, and municipalities.Support Project Managers and Engineers with design or coordination tasks for various projects.Apply technical expertise and work with a team on conventional and unconventional projects.Perform independent research and adapt to changing priorities.Work in a collaborative team environment and deliver accurate work product.Adhere to safety standards to uphold a safe and efficient environment.Maintain a professional attitude and fulfill responsibilities with integrity.CobbFendley CharacteristicsWe Collaborate – With a professional attitude, making communication a priority.We Commit – To maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment, with a focus on accountability.We Build Communities – By fulfilling responsibilities with integrity consistent with industry standards.Physical / Cognitive Requirements + Environmental FactorsMost work is performed in a professional office environment. Some trips to client offices and outdoor environments for observations will be required.Seated and Standing Position. Extended periods of sitting and standing at a workstation.Mobility. Movement within the office and job sites, including navigating between floors, workstations, and outdoor environments with potential uneven surfaces.Neck Movement. Forward flexion, extension, or lateral rotation while using multiple computer screens.Repetitive Motion. Repetitive finger movements for operating a computer mouse and typing on a keyboard.Arm Movement. Extending hands and arms in various directions.Object Handling. Raising or lowering objects and transporting by hand or shoulder.Cognitive Requirements. Selective attention, oral comprehension and expression, speech clarity, written comprehension and expression, problem sensitivity, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, number facility, information ordering, category flexibility, flexibility of closure, fluency of ideas, and originality.Office Conditions. Extensive use of electronic devices such as computers, printers, copiers, scanners, plotters, and telephones.Outdoor Conditions. Walking and climbing on uneven surfaces, confined spaces, exposure to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, and potential allergens or wildlife hazards.Safety and Equipment Use. Regular use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and hand and power tools.Driving and Vehicle Use. May involve driving large pickups with trailers, operating watercraft, or extended vehicle use.Expected Work HoursFull‑time position, generally 40 hours per week, with possible overtime depending on departmental needs.Standard operating hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30AM to 4:30PM CST. Employees typically receive a 1‑hour unpaid lunch break. Operating hours may vary for field staff based on workload.Work Location FlexibilityPosition eligible for a hybrid schedule after training period, as established by the department.Equal Employment OpportunityEqual Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.EEO is the Law (English)EEO is the Law (Spanish)EEO is the Law – Poster Supplement#J-18808-Ljbffr

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    LocationMcallen, TX

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