Civil Construction Engineers & Technicians

 

Industrial Process Construction Engineer (Mechanical or Chemical Degreed) 

Education Level: Bachelor Degree, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
Status: Full Time

Location: Woodlands
Compensation: $77,000.00 - $104,000.00

Privately held global energy company, located in The Woodlands, TX, is seeking an Industrial Process Construction Engineer (Mechanical or Chemical Degreed)  to manage all technical aspects of the implementation of several particulate pollution control projects and will potentially also oversee one or more large cogeneration projects for existing industrial processes, including waste heat recovery boilers, flue gas treatment systems and electrical power generation systems.

Scope of Duties:
Coordinate completion of process designs and assure compatibility of new systems with existing processes. Coordinate documentation of the existing process and controls when required. Prepare AFEs for proposed projects, including scope documents and construction estimates. Evaluate construction methods, alternatives and proposals and make recommendations to management for selection of contractors. Directly supervise craft personnel on small projects. Establish Quality Assurance programs for each project.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in industrial design and construction; experience of 5 to15 years is preferred.
• Fully capable of directing engineering and construction activities in multiple engineering disciplines with minimal oversight.
• Perfectly fluent in the spoken and written English language; Spanish language capability, both written and spoken, would be an asset.
• Candidate must be capable of climbing stairs and vertical ladders unassisted and must generally have the visual acuity and the physical mobility and dexterity required to conduct technical inspections in a multi-storey industrial plant.
• Candidate must also have the visual acuity necessary to review numerous drawings and specifications. Candidate must be able to effectively and efficiently communicate via all electronic media.
• Candidate must be professional, organized and sufficiently motivated to drive projects to achieve timely completion while maintaining budget goals and quality standards.
• Candidates must be able to work legally in US without sponsorship.

Travel:  50%.  Compensation: Salary and benefits are dependent upon experience and competitive within the industry, with opportunity for advancement in a quality privately-held company. EOE

If interested please send resume in Microsoft Word Document format to marilyn@e-proact.com.

 

Director/Manager, Landfill Gas Design and Operations

Location: West Palm Beach FL

Experience: 5 - 10 
Job Type: Engineering
Education - 4 year degree preferably in Engineering
Required Experience: Five to ten years direct experience design, construction and operation of landfill gas extraction systems

Searching for a specialist in Landfill Gas Extractions Systems to help develop and grow new business line within a diversified privately held energy company.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Lead role in designing, construction and operation of landfill gas extraction systems.

• Provide technical support and assistance in evaluating prospective landfill gas development opportunities.

• Prepare Capital Cost Assessment for installing Well field and annual operating budgets when the LFG system is operational.

• Design Well field for LFG extraction and gathering system including well drilling, casing materials, gas collection systems and purification systems and ensure design meets all regulatory compliance while maximizing landfill gas flow and quality.

• Manage development, implementation and maintenance of standard operating procedures

Will consider Contract Consulting candidates as well as permanent employment for this opportunity. Consideration will be given to work from home with no relocation needed for out of state candidate.

If interested please send resume in Microsoft Word Document format to marilyn@e-proact.com.

 

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER / DIVISION MANAGER

As the Construction Department Head/Engineer you will be responsible to provide overall administrative and technical direction for the administrative, field and engineering staff in the department, as well as land development projects and to oversee total construction management to ensure that the projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule. You will interface with client representatives, engineers, vendors, subcontractors, etc. In addition you will plan, coordinate, and supervise field activities of field employees on assigned project(s); coordinate inspections and preconstruction meetings; and attend various bid openings and district meetings. You will also be responsible for obtaining signatures for contracts; processing pay estimates and change orders; preparing bid tabulations; and maintaining official project log, bond issue and project files.

• P.E. registration required.

• This position requires strong project management and leadership skills.

• Candidates must have a BS degree from an accredited university with an emphasis in Civil Engineering/Construction Management.

• You must have a detailed understanding of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods, procedures, and standards) and subdivision grading, streets, sewage, storm drains, and public works.

• Experience in wastewater treatment plant expansions, underground utilities, paving projects, ground storage tanks, elevated storage tanks, water wells, sewer rehabilitation and project management software is a plus.

• Ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of construction engineering experience with progressive management experience with office and field personnel, the ability to identify work priorities, and function with very little supervision.

• Must have managed group of 5 or more throughout career progression.

Location: Houston

If interested please send resume in Microsoft Word Document format to marilyn@e-proact.com.

 

Utility Solutions Project Manager

A Project Manager with experience designing natural gas distribution systems is needed in the Utility Solutions Department. The Project Manager would be involved with designing facility upgrades and relocation resulting from capital improvements capital improvements projects throughout Texas. The Project Manager must have experience working with plan and profile construction drawings associated with roadway and underground utility improvements within public rights-of-way. The successful candidate’s most important qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years experience with a BSME or BSCE

• Licensed engineer in Texas or able to achieve licensure in one year

• Strong knowledge of Autocad, MicroStation and other relevant engineering and administrative software

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Familiarity with cathodic protection, gas control and pressure station

The candidate will work with the Regional Utility Solutions Manager to manage, schedule, and produce projects, perform quality control, market for new clients and maintain existing client relations. This position could develop into a management position for the ambitious, career-minded person. Benefits include a competitive compensation package.

Location: Houston

If interested please send resume in Microsoft Word Document format to marilyn@e-proact.com.

 

Land Development Project Manager

A growing Land Development Department is seeking a Project Manager to assist our municipal utility district clients. The project manager would be responsible for all MUDs and other "out of District" land development projects. The successful candidate’s most important qualifications: 

• Minimum of 6 years relevant experience

• Licensed engineer in Texas

• Strong computer skills including Microstation, Geopak and other transportation related software

• Excellent communication and organization skills including previous project management.

This position will interface directly with clients and be responsible for project scheduling, overseeing plan production and quality control. The Project Manager will report directly to the Land Development Department Manager. Minimal travel is required. Benefits include a competitive compensation package.

Location: Houston

If interested please send resume in Microsoft Word Document format to marilyn@e-proact.com

 

Senior GIS Analyst

A Senior Analyst is needed to lead others in producing maps, reports, analyses and programs to support users as part of the Geographic Information System (GIS) Department. The Senior Analyst will supervise GIS projects determining scope, schedules and resource requirements, communicate with clients to resolve problems and performs quality control. The person in this position will also develop complex applications and screen menus using Map Objects, ArcView, Arcinfo, Avenue, ARCINFO MACRO LANGUAGE (AML), Visual Basic and C/C++ and writes code and programs to support GIS users after consulting with the clients to determine GIS needs. The successful candidate’s most important qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Science, Planning, Geography, Computer Science or a closely related field

• Two years of professional experience working with a comprehensive geographic information system

 The analyst will work both independently, with the GIS team and with clients to identify applications, data requirements and sources, hardware and software requirements and then develop and implement data topology methods and procedures. As a Senior Analyst, the candidate will provide technical training and project presentations to staff and users. This position reports to the GIS Department Manager.

Location: Houston

If interested please send resume in Microsoft Word Document format to marilyn@e-proact.com

 

Utility Solutions CAD Technician

The Utility Solutions Department is seeking an AutoCad MicroStation operator. The successful candidate’s most important qualifications include:

• Five years of recent experience in either MicroStation or AutoCad for utility design projects

• MicroStation and AutoCad skills should include using line styles, reference files, global and local coordinate extracting profile using TIN files

• Interpreting utility records, engineering plan and profiles and preparing base drawings from survey notes

• Creating plan and profile drawings for utility facilities such as electric, gas and telecommunications systems

 The CAD/MicroStation technician will work closely with the Project Manager which makes good verbal communication skills vital. Benefits include a competitive compensation package.

Location: Houston

If interested please send resume in Microsoft Word Document format to marilyn@e-proact.com

 

Utility Solutions Project Engineer

A civil engineer with experience researching and designing private or public utility systems such as water, electric, gas, communication systems, sewers and drainage is needed in our Utility Solutions Department. The successful candidate’s most important qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience

• Engineer with a BSCE that has obtained their EIT certificate or will within a year and plans to pursue Professional Licensure

• Strong knowledge of Autocad, MicroStation and other relevant engineering and administrative software

The engineer will work both independently and with a team and may interact with clients. This position reports to the Regional Utility Solutions Manager. Minimum travel will be required. Benefits include a competitive compensation package.

Location: Houston

If interested please send resume in Microsoft Word Document format to marilyn@e-proact.com.

 

GIS Technician

A GIS Technician is needed to perform data entry, update and maintenance functions for a Geographic Information System (GIS) database as part of the GIS department. The successful candidate’s most important qualifications:

 An Associate’s degree in Geographic Information Science, Geography, Computer Science, Management of Information Science or a closely related field or related experience

 The GIS Technician will perform data entry, update and maintenance functions for a GIS database using workstations, personal computers and GIS software. The candidate will work on core data while maintaining database standards and system security. They will research and evaluate source data using standard methods and documentation and interpret and transfer data from source documents. It will be important that they perform quality control for database maintenance and review the input and output to ensure integrity of database changes. The Technician will locate and compile graphic data and attributes from plans, profiles and other sources. Then they will geocode data files using GIS software and analyze output and research to correct source problems. Manually locating addresses may be necessary. This position reports to the GIS Department Manager. Minimum travel may be required. Benefits include a competitive compensation package.

Location: Houston

If interested please send resume in Microsoft Word Document format to marilyn@e-proact.com.

 

Hydraulics/Hydrology Engineer

Our Houston office is seeking a project engineer with an understanding in hydraulics and hydrology to design and analyze drainage construction plans, watershed master plans, FEMA map revisions and drainage impact studies for roadway projects and site development. The successful candidate’s most important qualifications include: 

• BSCE (MSCE desirable)

• 3- 5 years experience in hydraulics and hydrology

• Registered Professional Engineer or ability to take exam within one year of hire

• Strong computer skills

• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills

This candidate must have knowledge of engineering principles and methods, must be able to design drainage related projects, and must have experience in creating drainage design construction plans. Minimal travel is required. Benefits include a competitive compensation package.

Location: Houston

If interested please send resume in Microsoft Word Document format to marilyn@e-proact.com.

 

Executive Administrative Assistant

The Executive Administrative Assistant will report to the President and Vice Presidents and have direct responsibility for carrying out the administrative management and technical duties of the office.  An executive administrative assistant has responsibility for a wide range of complex and confidential administrative, operational, and governance tasks.  These responsibilities include executive office management; frequent communication and interaction with senior-level personnel, which necessitates exposure to, and handling of, sensitive information; and administration of personnel policies and procedures. 

The Executive Administrative Assistant will work closely with the President and Vice Presidents on special initiatives.  The Executive Administrative Assistant will have responsibility for hiring, training, and supervising office support staff.  Position requires a broad range of skills and the ability to exercise considerable judgment, initiative, discretion, and independence.  The executive administrative assistant interacts frequently with Vice Presidents, department managers, senior-level staff, CFO, HR and visitors to ensure timely and accurate communication. 

The Executive Administrative Assistant should have a Bachelor’s degree with minimum 10 years of increasingly responsible related experience, preferably within an engineering environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Demonstrated ability to organize, plan and supervise. Candidate should have demonstrated interpersonal skills, along with a proven ability to work independently and under pressure. Benefits include a competitive compensation package.

Location: Houston

If interested please send resume in Microsoft Word Document format to marilyn@e-proact.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Utility Solutions CAD Technician

The Utility Solutions Department is seeking an AutoCad MicroStation operator. The successful candidate’s most important qualifications include: 

• Five years of recent experience in either MicroStation or AutoCad for utility design projects

• MicroStation and AutoCad skills should include using line styles, reference files, global and local coordinate extracting profile using TIN files

• Interpreting utility records, engineering plan and profiles and preparing base drawings from survey notes

• Creating plan and profile drawings for utility facilities such as electric, gas and telecommunications systems

 The CAD/MicroStation technician will work closely with the Project Manager which makes good verbal communication skills vital. Benefits include a competitive compensation package.

Location: Houston

If interested please send resume in Microsoft Word Document format to marilyn@e-proact.com.

 

Estimator

Job purpose: to estimate new jobs as well as updating costs for previous jobs run in the past.  Creating job routers for cost control purposes.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Quoting labor and material costs for machining & fabrication for company

•  Inputting job routers from real trac as well as new parts and assemblies as required by sales.

• Updating pricing and deliveries for sales

•  Issuing weekly quote reports for sales

•  Monitoring  cost report

• Assist sales with technical questions

• Locate specialized vendors

• Read and/or produce sketches for quoting purposes

Requirements:  extensive back-ground in manufacturing and all aspects of metal building. Mechanical aptitude, and computer skills as well as a professional phone voice for talking to vendors and customers.   

Compensation  $35k to $40k with full benefits package.

If interested please send resume in Microsoft Word Document format to marilyn@e-proact.com.

 

 

Civil Engineer

 

Requisites:

Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering

P.E. Registration

10 years experience in manufacturing, chemical processing or refining industries w/emphasis on structural concrete

Membership in professional society

 

Other Qualifications:

Outstanding organizational skills

Excellent technical skills

Good people skills

Familiar w/3rd party software for civil engineering applications

Sense of urgency

An ability to distinguish between the significant and insignificant

The ability to adapt to rapid change

Good computer skills

An ability to work against deadlines of both time and money constraints

The ability to make quick decisions based on the information at hand

Must be willing and able to interact with clients 

Salary  $85K - $125 K with benefits.

If interested please send resume in Microsoft Word Document format to marilyn@e-proact.com.

 

 

Structural Engineer  

Twenty-nine year old, Houston-based consulting firm is seeking Structural Engineer with five to 10 years of experience working in the area of consultant engineering.  Preference will be given to applicants with a current Texas Professional Engineering License or the EIT certification (minimally on path toward registration). Primary areas of expertise required include design of steel and concrete structures, equipment foundations, round and rectangular concrete tanks, etc.  Project load will include control rooms, chemical facilities, and other industrial installations.  A comprehensive knowledge of three-dimensional computer modeling (i.e. STAAD, STRUDL, RISA) is essential. 

This solid company, with corporate offices located in Houston’s fashionable Galleria area, has diverse clients in industrial and commercial engineering and construction markets in Texas and along the Gulf Coast. Today, this company consists of three divisions: Engineering, Construction and Architectural. Dedicated and trained professionals are equipped with the latest tools for engineering, drafting, computer/automation, and construction technology.  This medium size firm offers competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits. 

If interested please send resume in Microsoft Word Document format to marilyn@e-proact.com.

 

Project Manager- Engineering

 

Requisites:

Bachelors Degree in an engineering discipline

P.E. Registration

10 years experience in specialty chemicals and related industries

 

Other Qualifications:

Outstanding organizational skills

Good technical skills

Good people skills

A solid background in cost control and man-hour estimates for technical/professional services

Sense of urgency

An ability to distinguish between the significant and insignificant

The ability to adapt to rapid change

Familiarity w/preparing TIC estimates

Familiarity w/scheduling software

Basic skills with spreadsheets and word processing programs

An ability to work against deadlines of both time and money constraints

The ability to make quick decisions based on the information at hand

 

Duties:

• Accomplishes human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.

• Achieves operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.

• Meets financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills/Qualifications:

Developing Budgets, Coaching, Supervision, Staffing, Project Management, Management Proficiency, Process Improvement, Tracking Budget Expenses, Self-Development, Planning, Performance Management

Requisites:

Bachelors Degree in an engineering discipline

10 years experience in specialty chemicals and related industries

 

Other Useful Qualifications:

P.E. Registration

PMI certificate

Membership in professional society

 

If interested please send resume in Microsoft Word Document format to marilyn@e-proact.com.

 

• Civil Engineering Position Open

A Houston Regional engineering office needs a degreed engineer with 2-4 years of work experience in structural capability. This firm has a suite of services and is looking for the right candidate in building condition assessment services. Must have a bachelor’s degree in civil or architectural engineering. Will work on building assessments, building construction, redesign and retrofitting of facilities. Will work in site preparation and earthwork, precast structural elements, post-tensioned concrete, structural and reinforcing steel, pavements, roofing systems, vibration monitoring, foundation construction. Must have excellent verbal and written skills to write reports. Looking for Forensic EIT. Salary $45-$55+ range with full benefits and bonus. 

This engineering firm has a proven experience, an established reputation, and seasoned professionals to satisfy engineering consulting requirements. Their clients value their extensive history and security it gives them to know that they have been and will continue to be available to service their engineering and consulting needs. They pledge to their clients a professional, timely and cost effective service.

 

If interested please send resume in Microsoft Word Document format to marilyn@e-proact.com.