Careers

At GarzaEMC, we strive to set the standard in our field for exceptional client service and professional excellence. Discover what a team-driven culture really means – join us and work with some of the greatest Land Development Design Teams and Engineers in Texas.

Our expertise includes site development, water and wastewater, construction management and management consulting. We offer consulting and design services for higher education, K-12, office and corporate facilities, municipal facilities and infrastructure, athletic and stadium facilities, as well as medical and laboratory facilities.

If you are looking for a chance to begin, grow or shape your future as a civil engineer, we’d love to hear from you! Keep an eye out as we update our available positions, or you can simply submit your resume for general consideration.

Senior CAD Operator // South Austin & Houston, TX

At GarzaEMC, we pride ourselves on our work, culture, and the relationships we build with clients. Come and discover what a team-driven culture really means – join us and you’ll work with some of the greatest Land Development Design Teams and Engineers in Texas.

 

The Senior Technical Designer produces construction drawings on assigned projects from sketches, plans, specifications, and written and verbal instructions using computer‐aided drafting programs. They provide preliminary drawings, sketches, and notes to CAD Operators, as well as finish redlines and plans for submittal.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Produces construction drawings on a large number of concurrent projects
  • Provides preliminary drawings, sketches and notes to CAD Operators
  • Finishes redlines and plans for submittal
  • Works within defined project scopes and budgets
  • Manages time effectively to meet all deadlines and budgets; provides estimates of time required to complete tasks
  • Mentors less experienced CAD Operators and CAD Designers
  • Recommends best practices, process improvements
  • Prioritizes projects

 

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Complete understanding of CAD Standards
  • Proficient with enhanced 3D Software and can set up basic elements
  • Basic understanding of complex projects
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

 

Required Licensing, Education & Experience:

  • Associate degree or Certificate in Drafting/Design from an accredited college or technical school, or equivalent accreditation or experience
  • Minimum of 5-10 years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency in fundamental drawing elements, encompassing surfaces, corridors, and utility alignments
  • Experience in linear projects, such as roads, water, and sewer projects
  • Familiarity with relevant software applications such as AutoCAD Civil3D, GIS, AutoTurn, and Adobe Acrobat

CAD Operator // South Austin & Houston, TX

At GarzaEMC, we pride ourselves on our work, culture, and the relationships we build with clients. Come and discover what a team-driven culture really means – join us and you’ll work with some of the greatest Land Development Design Teams and Engineers in Texas.

 

As a CAD Operator, you’ll support engineers and designers on assigned projects. Your tasks include drafting detailed drawings from sketches, plans, and specifications, as well as written and verbal instructions while utilizing computer-aided drafting programs. Relevant basic drawing elements include, but are not limited to, surfaces, corridors, and utility alignments. The CAD Operator will implement feedback from the team and engineers, revise or change drawings, copy existing drawings, and should be able to complete simple calculations with specific instructions.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for producing construction drawings on many concurrent projects
  • Completes minimal site layout, dimension control plans, redline cleanup, detail sheet setup, plotting, exhibits for engineering reports, and minor hand drafting
  • Lays out and scales the components of each drawing, prepares the appropriate plot plans, section views, elevations, and details required
  • Completes assigned basic drafting work and notes
  • Completes work within defined project scope and budget
  • Completes redlines/design changes as directed
  • Adds dimension controls and typical callouts
  • Demonstrates understanding of coordinate systems
  • Sets up full plan set independently
  • Creates and maintains sheet sets
  • Recommends best practices and process improvements
  • Ability to prioritizes projects

 

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Knowledge of CAD Standards
  • Basic understanding of enhanced 3D Software
  • Experience setting up basic elements in 3D Software
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent technical design skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
  • Experienced with linear work such as roads, water, and sewer projects
  • Experienced with software programs, including AutoCAD Civil3D, GIS, AutoTurn, and Adobe Acrobat

 

Required Licensing, Education & Experience:

  • Associate degree or Certificate in Drafting/Design from an accredited college or technical school
  • 0 – 2 years of relevant experience

Civil Engineer Associate (EIT) - Land Development // All Locations

GarzaEMC is a collaborative Team where each of our offices work together. The primary purpose of the Engineer Associate is to assist the project engineer and project managers in developing and processing design projects by performing due diligence, engineering calculations and design, and technical writing.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Performing due diligence and research tasks
  • Assisting in preparation and monitoring of project schedules
  • Performing design tasks under the supervision of Project Engineer
  • Assisting with design and drawing development in AutoCAD Civil3D
  • Assisting with the preparation of engineering plans and reports
  • Coordinating with regulatory review agencies
  • Assisting with monitoring of work for compliance to applicable codes and design criteria
  • Providing technical assistance during the construction phases
  • Ensuring internal approval of assigned tasks when completed
  • Effectively communicating with other team members

 

Required Licensing, Education & Experience:

  • FE (E.I.T.) Certification Preferred
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
  • 0+ years of experience
  • Working towards becoming a licensed Professional Engineer
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, WaterCAD, and PondPack.

 

Employment Type

Full-time

Civil Engineer Associate (EIT) - Infrastructure // All Locations

GarzaEMC is a collaborative Team where each of our offices work together. The primary purpose of the Engineer Associate is to assist the project engineer and project managers in developing and processing design projects by performing due diligence, engineering calculations and design, and technical writing.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Performing due diligence and research tasks
  • Assisting in preparation and monitoring of project schedules
  • Performing design tasks under the supervision of Project Engineer
  • Assisting with design and drawing development in AutoCAD Civil3D
  • Assisting with the preparation of engineering plans and reports
  • Coordinating with regulatory review agencies
  • Assisting with monitoring of work for compliance to applicable codes and design criteria
  • Providing technical assistance during the construction phases
  • Ensuring internal approval of assigned tasks when completed
  • Effectively communicating with other team members
  • Relevant project design, including roadways, water/wastewater utility design, water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, lift stations

 

Required Licensing, Education & Experience:

  • FE (E.I.T.) Certification Preferred
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
  • 0+ years of experience
  • Working towards becoming a licensed Professional Engineer
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, WaterCAD, and PondPack
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, WaterCAD, Sewer CAD, Microstation and other water-based modeling software

 

Employment Type

Full-time

Professional Civil Engineer (PE) - Infrastructure // Austin & San Antonio, TX

GarzaEMC is a collaborative Team where each of our offices work together. A Professional Engineer should act as an “Assistant Project Manager”, well-versed in project design, financials, and schedules. They are the point of contact for clients if the Project Manager is unavailable and must be able to coordinate with other team members at all levels, both internal and external to the company. The primary role of the Professional Engineer is ensuring the completion of the engineering design and management of any permitting requirements.

 

Hiring office locations: North Austin, South Austin, San Antonio

 

Responsibilities:

  • Performing due diligence and research tasks
  • Assisting in preparation and monitoring of project schedules
  • Performing design tasks under the supervision of Project Engineer
  • Assisting with design and drawing development in AutoCAD Civil3D
  • Assisting with the preparation of engineering plans and reports
  • Coordinating with regulatory review agencies
  • Assisting with monitoring of work for compliance to applicable codes and design criteria
  • Providing technical assistance during the construction phases
  • Ensuring internal approval of assigned tasks when completed
  • Effectively communicating with other team members
  • Relevant project design, including roadways, water/wastewater utility design, water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, lift stations

 

Required Licensing, Education & Experience:

  • Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
  • 5-10 years engineering experience in site civil/land development engineering
  • High level of proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Relevant software programs may include GIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, WaterCAD, and PondPack
  • High level of proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, WaterCAD, Sewer CAD, Microstation and other water-based modeling software

 

Employment Type

Full-time

Professional Civil Engineer (PE) - Land Development // All Locations

GarzaEMC is a collaborative Team where each of our offices work together. A Professional Engineer should act as an “Assistant Project Manager”, well-versed in project design, financials, and schedules. They are the point of contact for clients if the Project Manager is unavailable and must be able to coordinate with other team members at all levels, both internal and external to the company. The primary role of the Professional Engineer is ensuring the completion of the engineering design and management of any permitting requirements.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Planning, scheduling, coordinating, and ensuring completion of project tasks
  • Completion of project engineering design elements, technical analyses, etc.
  • Management of project design and construction document development in AutoCAD Civil3D
  • Managing and coordinating project permitting efforts
  • Assisting in communication with project design, ownership, and construction teams
  • Assisting in management and monitoring project progress, schedules and budgets
  • Overseeing the successful completion of assigned projects

 

Required Licensing, Education & Experience:

  • Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
  • 5-10 years engineering experience in site civil/land development engineering
  • High level of proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Relevant software programs may include GIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, WaterCAD, and PondPack
Project Manager - Land Development // All Locations

Discover what a team-driven culture really means with GarzaEMC. Join us and work with some of the greatest Land Development Design Teams and Engineers in Texas.

 

The Project Manager is the primary person on each project responsible for management, preparation and coordination of all technical and financial activities on assigned projects. Effective communication is a must for this position. He or she is the primary representative for Client and jurisdictional agency personnel, as well as for coordination of internal activities of the project. This position manages multiple projects and staff on client delivery and technical aspects of a project from start to finish, from proposal and due diligence to project completion and acceptance.

 

Responsibilities

  • Management of planning, scheduling, coordinating, and completion of project tasks
  • Management of project engineering design elements
  • Overseeing project permitting efforts
  • Effectively communicating with project design, ownership, and construction teams
  • Managing and monitoring project progress, schedules and budgets
  • Assisting in the preparation of fee proposals and management of project invoicing
  • Management of client experience and satisfaction
  • Overseeing the successful completion of assigned projects

 

Required Licensing, Education & Experience

  • Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
  • B.S. degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering
  • 5 to 7+ years engineering experience in site civil / land development engineering

Internship

At GarzaEMC our interns learn from real-time projects with real-time deadlines. Our goal is to provide an environment where our interns can grow professionally and gain genuine experience that will help pave a road for their future success. Through the experience, internal training, and mentoring relationships here, interns receive the resources, opportunities and support to build a rewarding and long-lasting career.

We’re looking for interns and hiring for a few positions! Keep an eye out as we’re coming to a career fair near you!

  • 4/5/24 – Austin Community College, CAD Career Fair
  • 4/12/24 – Angelo State University, 2024 ASCE Region 6 Student Symposium

Contact our Hiring Manager
at careers@garzaemc.com

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GarzaEMC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.