Graduate Engineer

City of Houston

Mar 27

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Engineering
Houston

Requirements

Requires graduation from an engineering or related science curriculum at a recognized institution of higher education, other than a curriculum approved by the Board and passage of the eight-hour fundamentals of engineering examination prescribed by the Board;
OR
Possession of a valid Engineering-in-Training Certificate issued by the Board under the current requirements of the Texas Engineering Practice Act.
Experience Requirements:
No experience required.
License Requirements:
None
Preferences:
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to handle multiple, competing, and changing priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including:
Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint
Knowledge of AutoCAD and MicroStation
Possession of a valid Engineering-in-Training Certificate issued by the Board under the current requirements of the Texas Engineering Practice Act.
Due to the position being housed in the Urban Design Studio, there will be preference for the following:
Strong knowledge of Planning and Urban Design best practices
Familiarity with design software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, SketchUp etc.
Strong interpersonal skills, team player attitude, and the ability to establish excellent working relationships at diverse levels.

Responsibilities

Develop street design iterations and typologies.
Develop, collaborate on, and advance conceptual and schematic designs on urban design and streetscape projects.
Prepare narrative reports and presentations that communicate planning, design and engineering processes and concepts.
Provide engineering insight and provide best practices and standards (including the City’s Infrastructure Design Manual) to inform studies and projects.
Assist project teams to prepare Design Concept Reports for City projects. Also assist teams to develop other transportation and mobility-related projects.
Support public outreach efforts as needed.
Provide graphic communication support relating to urban design and planning including but not limited to map making, renderings, infographics, illustrative documents, GIS maps, site plans, public engagement support etc.
Advance the goals of Resilient Houston, and other City initiatives, through the lens of placemaking, safety, and equity.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Graduate Engineer position within the Transportation & Drainage Operations Urban Design Studio?

The primary focus of the Graduate Engineer position is to support the development of creative and innovative planning and urban design concepts for roadway improvement and streetscape projects in the City of Houston.

What qualities should a successful candidate possess for this role?

A successful candidate should be an intuitive thinker and proactive problem solver, have a strong engineering background, possess an understanding of urban and transportation systems planning principles, and be able to effectively communicate ideas and challenge others' ideas for the benefit of the city.

What is the goal of the Urban Design Studio within the Transportation & Drainage Operations service line?

The goal of the Urban Design Studio is to advance urban design through placemaking, safety, equity, and best practices in multi-modal transportation within the public right-of-way and overall built and natural environments in the City of Houston.

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