Valdes Architecture & Engineering

Civil Engineer

• Display an advanced knowledge within the Civil Engineering discipline
• Provide generally accepted practices with project management, design, and quality control procedures
• Engage in design production to ensure complete, quality, and timely deliverables
• Verify field conditions, constructability of designs, and assist in resolving problems during field construction
• May be required to participate in short- or long-term, field assignments
• Participate in the pursuit of new clients and project opportunities, including client interactions, fee estimating, and proposal writing
• Provide mentorship to less experienced engineers

Senior Civil Engineer

Project Manager

• Lead civil engineering projects, including site development, infrastructure, transportation, water resources, and municipal improvements
• Oversee and manage the design process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, standards, and project objectives
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including internal staff, consultants, and contractors
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, technical specifications, and construction documents
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
• Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure construction aligns with design intent
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and drafters
• Support proposal development and contribute to business development initiatives as needed

Senior Civil Project Manager

• Serves as a point of contact supporting the successful execution of projects and helping ensure client expectations are met.
• Works closely with the Project Manager and design disciplines within the Valdes organization to coordinate project design execution.
• Assists in leading project teams and supports the delivery of projects in accordance with the project’s scope, budget, and schedule.
• Help maintain positive working relationships within the design team and client counterparts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist in the organization of project information and may participate in site visits and client meetings as needed to facilitate communication and information exchange.

Assistant Project Manager – Architecture

• Interface with electrical utility client engineering representatives
• Work with multiple engineering disciplines and project management staff
• Ensure all technical documents are developed within the framework of quality management procedures
• Maintain good business relationships with key client contacts
• May visit or work on job site as required for exchange of information

Project Manager – Substation

• Interface with electrical utility client engineering representatives as well as multiple engineering disciplines and project management staff within the Valdes A&E organization.
• Responsible for ensuring that all technical documents are developed within the framework of Valdes A&E's Quality Management procedures.
• Maintain good business relationships with key client contacts throughout the project.
• May visit or work on job site as required for exchange of information.

Project Manager – Power Delivery

• Assists in leading project teams and supports the delivery of projects in accordance with the project’s scope, budget, and schedule.
• Help maintain positive working relationships within the design team and client counterparts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist in the organization of project information and may participate in site visits and client meetings as needed to facilitate communication and information exchange.

Assistant Project Manager – Buildings

• Perform technical responsibilities required of a Structural Engineer II/III
• Mentor less experienced engineers
• Contribute to client meetings as department representative
• Demonstrate familiarity with Valdes A&E structural engineering work practices
• Prepare AutoCAD and Revit drawings
• Demonstrate familiarity and expertise in using Revit and Navisworks in 3D modeling
• Prepare structural scopes of work and material take-offs
• Develop a refined understanding of construction drawings such as Plans, Sections, Details, and Piping Isometrics
• Develop familiarity and expertise with prevalent structural industry codes, standards, and practices (i.e. AISC, ACI, ASCE 7, IBC, etc.)
• Demonstrate understanding of client standards and specifications
• Review steel fabricator, concrete rebar, and other vendor shop drawings and submittals
• Perform and document simple structural calculations under the guidance of a more senior colleague
• Demonstrate proficiency in using Risa 3D, PROFIS, MathCAD, and other software commonly used in the department
• Demonstrate continuous technical improvement and desire to sit for the structural engineer (SE) exam
• Verify field conditions, constructability of designs, and assist in resolving problems during field construction