Engineer – Engineer-In-Training - Municipal
About the job
- An ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related Engineering degree is required.
- Completion of the FE exam and Engineer-In-Training registration, or the ability to obtain them within six months of the employment start date, is required.
- Prior experience developing or working with construction profiles, plans, and specifications related to transportation engineering is required.
- Prior experience operating industry-standard software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and/or OpenRoads is required.
- Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local codes is required.
- Authorization to work permanently in the United States without requiring sponsorship at any point in the future is required.
- A valid driver's license and a good driving record are required.
- Collaborate with a team of engineers in all phases of project development, including preliminary and detailed design and modeling of civil and municipal water infrastructure projects.
- Assist project teams with developing construction estimates, geometric design, plans and specifications, presentations, and technical reports.
- Complete on-site construction observation during project construction phases.
- Represent Houston Engineering, Inc. in communications with clients, contractors, landowners, and public entities.
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.
What critics are saying
- 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.
- Software extends its consulting business: MS4Front manages permit programs, while DrainageDB organizes public drainage systems.
- Flood response includes field capacity: Houston Engineering reports the ability to mobilize ten survey crews during flood events.
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