WGA is a Texas-based professional consulting firm that was founded in 2007, WGA has experienced steady growth in a competitive market. This expansion is a result of our strong commitment to our clients providing them with the highest quality of work and service. We built our practice on the foundational beliefs that creative design drives successful projects, and that collaborative working relationships with municipalities, permitting authorities and local and state agencies yield tangible results throughout the development process. Our extensive range of experience includes industrial, commercial, large mixed-use, hospitality, healthcare, education, municipal and multi- and single-family residential projects. From large-scale industrial projects to preliminary feasibility studies, our goal is to provide value through creative and cost-effective design solutions. We have 4 locations across Texas: Houston, The Woodlands, Austin and San Antonio.
Description
As a Project Engineer on our Hydrology & Hydraulics team you will:
Prepare hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of complex drainage features to support development projects
Design and analysis of stormwater detention basins, open channels, and storm sewer systems
Perform floodplain and mitigation analyses
Assist with preparation of technical reports and cost estimates
Conduct field visits to understand existing site conditions and confirm accuracy of third party survey
Attend industry events and become involved in the community as a representative of WGA
Coordinates with technical support or Land Development personnel under H&H Project Manager's supervision
Schedule project deliverables
Collect, organize, and evaluate data
Organize and file project materials and references
Analyze systems utilizing computer modeling
Develop, evaluate, and design specifications and contract drawing
Works closely with project and task team leaders
Maintain regular and prompt attendance at WGA Houston office
Perform other duties as assigned
Required skills and experience
Activities include research: preliminary design calculations and field work and observation
Take personal responsibility for quality of tasks performed.
Participate review of task level assignments
Demonstrates willingness to accept new challenges and learn specialized field
Familiarize self with firm's methods, standards, and practices
Desired qualities and attributes
Good oral and written communication skills, good sense of professional rule
Continues on-the-job training.
Growing knowledge of profession as organizations, professional development programs or other training.
Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language clearly and both orally and in writing
Educational requirements:
Civil Engineering degree and up to 3 years experience.
Engineer in Training (EIT) license obtained or scheduled to sit for exam
Experience in AutoCad is a plus
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
Must have exposure to: HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS and GIS software
Exposure to general Drainage/H&H engineering design is a plus