Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Headquarters - Overland Park, KS 66210Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Category: EngineeringThe Design Engineer for Public Works serves on project teams, performing engineering tasks under the general direction of the Project Engineer.
Who We Are
Our everyday work impacts how people do everyday living, through improved connectivity, transportation, safety, and community development. As a service business, we are all about our people. Our shared values and objectives focus on integrity and professionalism. We embrace teamwork, process management, and collaboration and are growth oriented because we believe growth creates opportunities. As each person continues to learn and grow professionally, we advance as an organization.
What We Do
Our Public Works projects serve communities and are an investment in our future. BHC is ready to deliver projects that provide positive change to the residents that live and work there.
How You Can Grow With Us
Opportunities for growth are endless based on your desire to learn. We are excited to share details of your career path options with you during your employment. Positions such as Lead Design Engineer, Design Engineer - Development Services and Project Engineer may be in your future.
Essential Functions
Executes the key elements of the project design process and prepares documents per client requirements
Performs projects in compliance with established work plan and schedule
Designs portions of a project under supervision
Researches catalogs for commercially available equipment to avoid expense of original design
Specifies equipment based on catalog searches
Researches code requirements in out-of-town project sites
Prepares environmental impact and other administrative reports required for project permits
Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential issues, takes steps to determine solutions, and implements selected steps
QualificationsExperience
0+ years’ experience
Knowledge of software and CAD operations
Previous leadership experience is a plus
Previous internships a plus
Skills
Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and in person)
Self-starter and able to articulate ideas and needs
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to learn new software quickly
Able to come up with solutions to problems and be resourceful
Proven ability to take initiative and implement processes
Ability to travel and drive personal vehicle including at night
Physical working requirements:
Ability to do occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs.
Able to walk up/down stairs
Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends
Subject to outside environmental conditions occasionally
Education
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering at an ABET-accredited school
Intent to pursue F.E and P.E. license following graduation
Civil Engineering + Surveying Experts | 'No Problem' attitude since 1992 | Development | Construction Services | Landscape Architecture | Public Works | Survey | Telecom | Nationwide Impact
BHC is a comprehensive civil engineering and surveying firm founded in 1992 to deliver outstanding expertise with 'No Problem' customer service.
Our wide range of services include telecom and fiber design, private utility coordination, roadway design, traffic engineering, site due diligence, grading plans, water and sewer system design, storm drainage, mapping, surveying, project management, right-of-way acquisitions, GIS capabilities, landscape architecture, and construction management and inspection.
BHC's professionals strive to be recognized leaders in the industry by staying engaged with customers, in their profession and in the community. This along with our "No Problem" customer service delivery has placed us on the list of fastest growing companies in Kansas City, according to the Kansas City Business Journal and Zweig Groups Hot Firms.