Experienced Civil EIT - Water/Wastewater - job 1 of 2

The Experienced Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT) at Kimley-Horn in St. Petersburg is responsible for assisting in the design of various water transmission systems, pumping stations, and wastewater utilities. This includes managing projects, designing and permitting, and coordinating with team members to ensure successful project completion. Your input will also include maintaining high-quality plan standards and conducting project monitoring for progress and budgets.

To apply for the Experienced Civil Engineer-in-Training position at Kimley-Horn, candidates should possess 2+ years of relevant municipal wastewater engineering design experience. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an ABET-accredited university in Civil Engineering is required, along with either an Engineer-In-Training or Engineering Intern certification. Familiarity with AutoCAD and Civil 3D is also essential.

Important skills for the Experienced Civil Engineer-in-Training role at Kimley-Horn include excellent technical writing and communication abilities, strong detail orientation, and proficiency in designing pipelines and hydraulic modeling calculations. The ability to collaborate effectively within a team and independently manage tasks is also crucial.

The Experienced Civil Engineer-in-Training at Kimley-Horn will work on a variety of municipal water and wastewater utilities design projects. This includes tasks related to rehabilitation and expansion of treatment plants, as well as developing comprehensive water/wastewater distribution plans, ensuring each project meets client expectations and industry standards.

Employees in the Experienced Civil Engineer-in-Training role at Kimley-Horn benefit from a robust benefits package, including an exceptional retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match, comprehensive health coverage, generous time-off policies, financial wellness initiatives like student loan matching, and extensive professional development opportunities. Kimley-Horn emphasizes a positive work/life balance, ensuring that employees have the support they need to thrive.

In answering this question, detail specific projects you’ve worked on, the role you played in the design process, and any software used such as AutoCAD or Civil 3D. Emphasize your familiarity with industry standards and how your contributions positively impacted the project.

Discuss any specific hydraulic modeling software you've utilized, your approach to performing calculations, and how you ensure accuracy in your work. Highlight scenarios where your modeling skills were crucial to project outcomes.

Showcase your organizational skills by explaining how you assess project timelines, client needs, and important deadlines. Mention tools or systems you leverage to keep tasks on track and your approach to maintaining communication with team members.

Share your process for staying updated with local codes and regulations. Talk about how you incorporate these into your designs and any collaboration you do with regulatory agencies to ensure all standards are met.

Emphasize the importance of clear communication and active listening. Provide examples of how you’ve effectively worked with multidisciplinary teams to tackle problems and reach successful outcomes.

Relate a specific project where you faced difficulties, outlining the challenges and your solutions. Focus on problem-solving skills and adaptability, which are key traits for an engineer.

List the software tools you are proficient in, emphasizing programs like AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Explain how you’ve applied these tools in past projects to enhance design quality and efficiency.

Describe your personal strategies for quality assurance and detail orientation. Discuss the methods you employ for checking your work and the importance of accuracy in engineering drawings.

Express your passion for contributing to community health and environmental sustainability. Share personal experiences or aspirations that drive your commitment to this crucial sector and how it aligns with your career goals.

Convey your enthusiasm for the company’s values and reputation. Mention how their commitment to quality and employee development aligns with your career aspirations and why you're excited about being part of their team.