Careers at D.L. Howell and Associates

Civil Engineering and Land Surveying Careers

D.L. Howell & Associates, Inc., Civil Engineering/Land Planning Firm located in West Chester, PA is seeking talented candidates looking for civil engineering and land surveying careers. Please take a look at our job postings below.

Civil Engineer Candidates with 2 to 5 Years Experience

D.L. Howell & Associates, Inc., Civil Engineering/Land Planning Firm located in West Chester, PA is seeking Civil Engineer candidates with 3 to 5 years of experience in the design of residential and commercial subdivisions and land developments.

Duties to include:

Site Layout and Land Development
Commercial and Residential Planning
Grading and Utilities Design
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Design
Environmental Permitting including NPDES
Sanitary and Stormwater Piping Design
Horizontal and Vertical Roadway Alignment
Stormwater Management Design
Floodplain Modeling and Hydraulic Analysis

Requirements:

B.S. in Civil Engineering; Professional Engineering license not required
Working Knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D a plus but not required
Working Knowledge of Civil 3D Styles, Surfaces a plus but not required
Proficient with site layout, grading and profiling a plus but not required
Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel and Word
Must have the ability to work independently or in a team environment
Experience with HEC-RAS a plus but not required
Must have good written and verbal communication

A competitive benefits package is available that includes health, dental, vision, group life, short-term and long-term disability plans, a 401(k) program and advancement opportunities – all in a business casual work environment.

Land Surveying Field Technician

Howell Kline Surveying, LLC, a Professional Land Surveying Firm located in West Chester, PA is seeking Land Surveying Field Technician candidates with 3 to 5 years of experience in construction stake-out and land surveying.

Duties to include:

Performance of construction stake-out of buildings, roads, curbs, storm and sanitary sewer, etc.
Performance of stake-out calculations for site improvements.
Performance of boundary surveys and topographic surveys.
Data management and project control point management.
Assisting in the maintenance of survey vehicle, equipment and stocks of survey supplies.

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Pennsylvania State Driver’s License.
AutoCAD Civil 3D 2021 experience a plus.
Applicant must be physically fit and able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
Experience with electronic total station, data collectors and GPS equipment.
Ability to interpret construction plans.
Ability to work with design engineers, clients, contractors and the general public.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Possess strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, as well as have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

A competitive benefits package is available that includes health, dental, vision, group life, short-term and long-term disability plans, a 401(k) program with employer matching and advancement opportunities – all in a business casual work environment.

Land Surveying Project Manager

Howell Kline Surveying, LLC, a Professional Land Surveying Firm located in West Chester, PA is seeking Project Manager candidates. Successful candidates should have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience.

Duties to include:

Management of multiple survey crews, survey technicians and projects for successful completion.
Review of surveys, survey computation and construction staking to meet required specifications.
Preparation of all types of surveying plats and exhibit drawings utilizing research and the information gathered in the field.
Providing periodic field observation as necessary.
Assisting in project proposals.
Surveying projects to ensure that assigned tasks meet/or exceed project requirements.

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years of experience in managing all types of survey projects which includes meeting with clients, managing budgets & schedules and coordinating field staff.
Valid Pennsylvania State Driver’s License
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Experience with electronic total station, data collectors and GPS equipment.
Ability to work with design engineers, clients, contractors and the general public.
Registered Land Survey License in Pennsylvania a plus but not required.
Bachelors or Associates Degree a plus but not required.
AutoCAD Civil 3D experience a plus but not required.

A competitive benefits package is available that includes health, group life, short-term and long-term disability plans, a 401(k) program with employer matching and advancement opportunities – all in a business casual work environment.

New Jersey Based Land Surveying Project Manager

Howell Kline Surveying, LLC, a Professional Land Surveying Firm located in West Chester, PA is seeking Land Surveying Field Crew Chief candidates with 3 to 5 years of experience in construction stake-out and land surveying.

Duties to Include:

Management of survey crews, survey technicians, and projects for successful completition.
Review of surveys, survey computation, and construction staking to meet required specifications.
Preparation of all types of surveying plats and exhibit drawings utilizing research and the information gathered in the field.
Assisting in project proposals.
Surveying projects to ensure that assigned tasks meet/or exceed project requirements.
Performance of ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, or construction surveys.
Taking measurements, moving survey equipment, and hand clearing of brush to open lines of sight.
Assisting in the maintenance of survey equipment and stocks of survey supplies.

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years of experience in managing all types of survey projects which includes meeting with clients, managing budgets and schedules, and coordinating field staff.
Must have valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
Must have the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
Must have experience with electronic total station, data collectors, and GPS equipement.
Must have the ability to work with design engineers, clients, contractors, and the general public.
Registered Land Survey License in New Jersey a plus but not required.
Bachelors or Associate’s Degree a plus but not required.
AutoCAD Civil 3D experience a plus but not required.

Traffic Engineer Candidates with 3 to 5 Years Experience

D.L. Howell & Associates, Inc., Civil Engineering/Land Planning Firm located in West Chester, PA is seeking Traffic Engineer candidates with 3 to 5 years’ experience in traffic planning, impact studies, and preparation of highway occupancy plans.

Duties to Include:

Management of Traffic Engineering Department and coordination with Civil Engineering and Land Surveying departments.
Preparation of Traffic Impact Studies
Transportation Planning and Permitting
Highway Occupancy Permit Preparation
Multimodal Design
Traffic Signal Design
Prepare technical proposals, cost estimates, plans, technical specifications, and reports, including day to day correspondence.

Requirements:

B.S. in Civil Engineering; Professional Engineering license required
Working Knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D a plus but not required
Working Knowledge of Civil 3D Styles, Surfaces a plus but not required
Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel and Word
Must have ability to work independently or in a team environment
Must have good written and verbal communication.

Geotechnical Engineer Candidates with 3 to 5 Years Experience

D.L. Howell & Associates, Inc., Civil Engineering/Land Planning Firm located in West Chester, PA is seeking Geotechnical Engineer candidates with 3 to 5 years’ experience in the design of residential and commercial subdivisions and land developments.

Duties to Include:

Management of Geotechnical Department and coordination with Civil Engineering and Land Surveying departments.
Perform soil and geological engineering investigations and prepare reports.
Prepare subsurface exploration program.
Manage and administer test boring contract.
Inspect borings, test pits, and probes, plus foundation grouting.
Perform soil infiltration testing and prepare soil feasibility report.
Prepare laboratory soil/rock testing program.
Perform geotechnical analysis and prepare foundation report.
Investigate geotechnical stability, perform design, and prepare report.
Prepare CBR recommendation report. Provide geotechnical reviews.
Perform pavement design.
Perform specialty geotechnical design.
Prepare technical proposals, cost estimates, plans, technical specifications, and reports, including day to day correspondence.
Perform geotechnical analyses based on site conditions and requirements to support project designs.
Supports field instrumentation and monitoring activities.

Requirements:

B.S. in Civil Engineering; Professional Engineering license required
Working Knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D a plus but not required
Working Knowledge of Civil 3D Styles, Surfaces a plus but not required
Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel and Word
Must have ability to work independently or in a team environment
Must have good written and verbal communication.