Water/Wastewater EIT

at  HWLochner

K Friese + Associates, LLC (KFA), a Lochner Company, is a leading provider of professional services in water, wastewater, drainage, transportation, and development reviews for public agencies. Our staff includes licensed civil engineers, certified transportation planners, project/construction managers, and construction inspectors.

In May 2023, KFA joined Lochner, a national transportation infrastructure firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, providing planning, environmental, design, construction engineering and inspection, and right-of-way services for surface transportation, rail, transit, and aviation clients. Together, we have more resources and capabilities for delivering innovative solutions and enhancing the quality of life in the communities we serve.

• Client-Focused: We are collaborative and attentive to the unique needs and goals of each project.
• Performance-Driven: We are problem solvers dedicated to transforming transportation infrastructure challenges into opportunities for innovation.
• Community-Minded: We are vested in the work we do as stewards of public funds used to improve the communities we serve.
• Socially Responsible: We give back to our communities by supporting various charitable organizations and causes.
• Growth Oriented: We invest in programs to attract, retain, and develop employees so KFA becomes a long-term home for top talent.

THE OPPORTUNITY

KFA is seeking Civil Engineers with 1 to 4 years of experience to be part of our Water/Wastewater Business Practice. The Practice encompasses work in planning and design activities for water and wastewater projects which includes wastewater pipelines, pump stations, lift stations, storage tanks, treatment, and system modeling. This position can be based out of either our Austin or our San Antonio Office.

The primary responsibilities for this position include:

• Performing civil engineering design calculations, detailing, and plan set production for water and wastewater projects
• Working under the supervision of senior staff to produce quality designs and plans and interpret plans from other engineering related disciplines (survey, utility, etc.)

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• 1 to 4 years of experience in engineering design and plan production
• EIT Certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required to build relationships with team members

Preferred Qualifications:

• Civil 3D Experience
• MicroStation and GEOPAK experience
• Specific Design Experience in the following: municipal water and wastewater pipelines, pump stations, lift stations, storage tanks, treatment, or system modeling

• Performing civil engineering design calculations, detailing, and plan set production for water and wastewater projects
• Working under the supervision of senior staff to produce quality designs and plans and interpret plans from other engineering related disciplines (survey, utility, etc.