Civil Engineering and Land Surveying Careers

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:

• 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.

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.

Civil Engineer Candidates with 0 to 3 Years Experience

D.L. Howell & Associates, Inc., Civil Engineering/Land Planning Firm located in West Chester, PA is seeking Civil Engineer candidates with 0 to 3 years experience in the design of residential and commercial subdivisions and land developments.

Survey Field Crew Chief

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:

• 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 2013 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, organizations, 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, 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.

Land Surveying Field Crew Member

Howell Kline Surveying, LLC, a Professional Land Surveying Firm located in West Chester, PA is seeking entry level Land Surveying Field Crew Member candidates with 0 to 3 years of experience in construction stake-out, boundary and topographic surveys.

Duties to include:

• Collecting survey data, as part of a two-man field crew, to complete 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:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Pennsylvania State Driver’s License
• AutoCAD experience would be great but not required.
• Applicant must be physically fit and able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Experience with electronic total station, data collectors and GPS equipment is a plus.
• Ability to interpret construction plans.
• Ability to work with design engineers, clients, contractors and the general public.