Engineer – EIT - Structural
About the job
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering is required.
- Requires 0–3 years of experience in Civil Engineering.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or Civil 3D and ArcGIS is helpful.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are required to communicate effectively with project team members and clients.
- Superior task management skills are required, including scheduling, prioritizing, following up, and keeping project information organized.
- Superior problem-solving and analytical skills are required.
- Assist with plan specifications and estimates, and document construction activities.
- Assist with AutoCAD Civil 3D drawings and update redlines with various project set drawings.
- Operate electronic survey instruments such as GPS and Total Station.
- Perform work using software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and ArcGIS.
- Potentially observe and collect data at different types of project sites.
- Assist with research, development, and design of projects.
About the company
Houston Engineering designs civil infrastructure and advises public agencies, businesses and landowners on how to manage land and water. Its work spans flood protection, roads and municipal utilities, with engineers and environmental specialists guiding projects from planning and permitting through construction oversight. The firm earns fees for consulting, design and survey work; field crews map property boundaries and collect detailed site measurements that clients use to plan developments and infrastructure improvements. Founded in 1968, Houston Engineering is headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, and serves clients across the United States.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Fargo, ND
Founded
1968
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What believers are saying
- Learning has several routes: Houston Engineering lists job shadowing, mentorship, online training and professional development for employees.
- Technical colleagues span disciplines: Houston Engineering groups mapping professionals, software engineers, scientists and engineers in its geospatial team.
- Scheduling flexibility appears in specific roles: the Maple Grove transportation graduate engineer posting lists flexible schedules.
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- Registration has a deadline: the Minnesota transportation graduate role requires engineer-in-training status at entry or within six months of starting.
- Internships include time away: Houston Engineering requires overnight-travel availability and extended outdoor work for its Summer 2027 civil engineering interns.
- Sponsorship limits access: Houston Engineering excludes future visa sponsorship for its Aberdeen early-career water resources engineer role.
What makes Houston Engineering unique
- Ownership stays with employees: Houston Engineering describes itself as 100% employee-owned.
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- Flood response includes field capacity: Houston Engineering reports the ability to mobilize ten survey crews during flood events.
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