Civil Engineer

About the Tepa Companies

The Tepa Companies are a group of tribally owned companies that deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. Our companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.

We are seeking a Civil Engineer to lead project teams in creating world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments. The successful candidate will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting civil plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

Key Responsibilities

Performs site development design for grading, drainage, sewer, water, erosion control, and road design.
Leads a project team consisting of engineers, designers, and field personnel involved in the design, modification, analysis, and constructability.
Works on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of engineering and construction-related issues.
Acts as a team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of utility engineering work.
Prepares, reviews, and/or approves proposals, contracts, or cost estimates.
Negotiates revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with sub-consultants and clients.
Performs and/or oversees designs for underground and overhead power installations.
Leads efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
Coordinates design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
Interfaces with vendors to prepare materials and equipment purchase specifications for client recommendations.
Researches available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to utilize for the execution of required project designs.
Prepares reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements.
Performs independent reviews of work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program.
A minimum of five (5) years' experience.
Licensed Professional Engineer or having passed the FE exam with the ability to become licensed engineer within a year of hire.
Previous Federal Government project design experience is preferred.
Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously.
Understanding of design best practices.
Ability to solve complex problems.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to prepare reports and edit proposals.
Experience in MicroStation, Civil 3D, and civil analysis programs.
Existing local area industry and vendor relationships are preferred but not required.
Job requires a background check and drug test.
Must possess a government-issued Common Access Card (CAC) or qualify to pass a background check for the purpose of obtaining a CAC.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and short deadlines.

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