Shield Engineering Group

Survey Technician – Land Survey Department

Ari Taheri — Fri, 17 May 2024 14:00:37 +0000

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Survey Technician – Land Survey Department

Duties

Responsible for creating detailed drawings such as boundary, right-of-way and topographical surveys, as well as profiles, plats and other related drawings/maps. These are essential for real property transactions, planning, development and civil engineering design projects.
Creates calc points for construction staking projects.
Ability to read construction documents.
Coordinates with field crew as needed.
Checks level loop notes.
Conducts deed/plat research.
Analyzes field data.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

Familiarity with state plane coordinates systems, geodetic calculations and grid to surface calculations.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center software, MS Office.
Complete multiple assignments successfully through effective multi-tasking and prioritizing.
High attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Effective problem solving/analytical skills.
Must have a clean driving record and a valid driver’s license.
Ability to work with a team or independently, as needed.

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Capital Project Management EIT

Ari Taheri — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 20:38:54 +0000

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Capital Project Management EIT

Duties

Responsible for overseeing the development of capital infrastructure projects which are generally stormwater related.
Responsible for managing the completion of engineering projects including the preparation, planning, scheduling and budgeting of capital improvement projects.
Effectively communicate with supervisors, city officials, the public, agencies, consultants, contractors, etc.
Manage and review consultant plans, organize public meetings, as well as review contracts and invoices.

Skills & Qualifications

Applicant must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
Preferably have taken and passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
Strong time-management skills with excellent technical capabilities.
Ability to work well under the Engineering Manager and provide excellent customer service.

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Hydraulics and Hydrology (H&H) Project Engineer

Ari Taheri — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 20:12:15 +0000

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Hydraulics and Hydrology (H&H) Project Engineer

Duties

Produce H&H technical reports, models and studies for both Municipal and Private Sector clients. Models may include 1D/2D Unsteady/Steady State, as well as various Hydrologic methods (i.e., SCS, Snyder, Mod Puls, Kinematic Wave, etc.).
Attend meetings and prepare presentation materials.
Review technical H&H studies, plans and calculations, which may include reviews under Municipal technical review contracts.
Prepare full construction plans for drainage projects including ancillary design of grading, roadway and utilities, as well as associated details.
Design of special drainage details and schematics.
Prepare Letter of Map Change Requests including LOMR/A, CLOMR/A and supporting Engineering for Elevation Certificates.
Design of stormwater control facilities, as well as urban flood control such as detention ponds, culverts, weirs, bypass systems and open channels.
Prepare GIS databases and work with GIS systems.
Plan, schedule, conduct and coordinate assigned engineering work, as well as monitor work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and standards.
Coordinate permitting, bidding and construction phase services.
Train and teach others by identifying educational needs and communicating training needs to management.
Assist in preparing project scope, schedules and budgets.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

Applicant must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
4+ years’ experience practicing Civil Engineering in the field of Water Resources specializing in Hydraulic and Hydrologic Engineering.
1+ years’ experience as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.
Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or ArcGIS Pro.
Proficient with HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS.
Knowledge and/or proficiency in stream geomorphology, meteorology and water quality.
Proficient in Hydrology and Hydraulics.
Proficient in technical writing.
Proficient in technical design.
Understanding of project schedules and budgets.
Responsible charge of signing and sealing projects.
Effectively communicate with supervisors, peers, subordinates, clients, etc., including collaborating across multiple market sector teams.
Self-motivated and deadline driven with strong time-management skills.

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Party Chief – Land Survey Department

Ari Taheri — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 13:48:57 +0000

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Party Chief – Land Survey Department

Duties

Responsible for providing direction and supervision to a 2 person survey crew.
Responsible for all necessary training of survey crew.
Evaluates and reports on performance of crew member(s).
Makes field notes and files daily survey reports.
Performs survey computations.
Plans and coordinates survey fieldwork on time to support project requirements.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum two years of field experience as a party chief working on land development, commercial and residential subdivisions.
Able to demonstrate an established career in land surveying specific to land development and construction projects.
Ability to do field reconnaissance of a site. Searching for property corners, set up and traverse control for a field survey, have a good knowledge of reading construction plans and setting and checking property monument position on a daily basis.
The Party Chief will have knowledge of: boundary surveys, topographic surveys, land survey plats, subdivision plats, construction staking, ALTA surveys, leveling, traversing, GPS, total stations and data collectors.
Position requires working 40 hour weeks with overtime, as required.
Must have a clean driving record and a valid driver’s license.
Qualified applicants who are offered a position must be willing to submit to a pre-employment substance abuse test.

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Marketing and Proposal Coordinator

Ari Taheri — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 15:31:49 +0000

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Marketing and Proposal Coordinator

Shield Engineering Group is seeking a Marketing and Proposal Coordinator to join our team! You will be responsible for assisting the Marketing Team in developing, producing, coordinating and implementing various internal and external related marketing deliverables and services. This position requires a personable candidate with an ability to assist the overall Business Operations Team in a compelling and innovative way. The individual must have strong organizational skills and have professional writing competencies.

Duties

Read and analyze RFQ/RFP requirements.
Create successful SOQs including project sheets and resumes.
Preparation of marketing material and staff resumes through interviews of technical personnel.
Develop and implement social media content for the company’s various platforms such as LinkedIn, FaceBook and Instagram.
Develop social media strategies based on past performance and trends.
Collaborate with the marketing team to brainstorm content ideas that align with Shield’s brand and target audience.
Attend site visits to collect project footage.
Assist in the selection of promotional items and collecting pricing from multiple suppliers.
Work with the Business Operations Team to update marketing materials as needed.
Plan, organize and execute internal company events.
Create company newsletter, as well as press releases for company’s website and email marketing.
Create content and assist in updating the company’s website.
Uphold and enforce brand standards across all marketing materials, proposals and events.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

Applicant must have a Bachelor degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Advertising or similarly related field.
Experience with various computer applications, such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Acrobat, WordPress and Office 365.
Experience in the AEC industry or related field is preferred but not required.
Experience in marketing, communications and/or social media.
Understanding of social media outlets and trends.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work well in teams.
Attentiveness to details, instructions and specifications.
Time management skills and ability to multi-task.

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Instrument Technician – Land Survey Department

Ari Taheri — Mon, 16 May 2022 16:29:53 +0000

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Instrument Technician – Land Survey Department

Duties

Responsible for maintaining a professional appearance, reporting to work as scheduled and being willing to perform tasks safely as directed by those in authority.
Assists with the maintenance and operation of the survey instrumentation throughout the collection process of pertinent survey data.
Assists the survey crew with the assigned project survey activities and provides physical support to clear the survey route.
Assists in the manual transport of survey materials along the survey route for installation.
Reports to the Survey Party Chief.
Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

Ability to walk several (in excess of 10) miles per day while carrying supplies and equipment, weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
Ability to clear line with a machete, brush axe or chain saw.

Work Environment

Outdoor environment.
Must be able to perform job duties in a variety of terrains.
Must also be able to perform job duties in various extreme climates.
This position can require contact with a variety of plants (poison ivy, oak and sumac) and wildlife.

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Capital Project Management Project Manager

shieldengineering — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 18:56:48 +0000

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Capital Project Management Project Manager

Duties

Responsible for overseeing the development of capital infrastructure projects which are generally stormwater related.
Responsible for leading the successful completion of engineering projects including the preparation, planning, scheduling and budgeting of capital improvement projects.
Effectively communicates with supervisors, city officials, the public, agencies, consultants, contractors, etc.
Manages and reviews consultant plans, organizes public meetings, as well as reviews contracts and invoices.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

Applicant must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
Must have taken and passed the Professional Engineer (PE) exam.
Strong time-management skills with excellent technical capabilities.
Ability to work well under the Program Manager and provide excellent customer service.

Preferred Requirements

Experience with comprehensive capital project delivery programs in the areas of design, construction and inspection.
Experience in Stormwater Management, such as hydrologic and hydraulic studies, drainage and grading design, stormwater system modeling and planning, floodplain modeling or infrastructure design experience.
Experience in infrastructure capital projects, such as design of stormwater, street, traffic control and water and wastewater facilities projects.

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RPLS

shieldengineering — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 14:48:13 +0000

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RPLS

Duties

Build project teams, coordinate and monitor work involved with the tasks; assure the scope of work is carried out in accordance with terms of the scope of the work agreement.
Define and plan projects accurately within budget and scope.
Prepare and review survey documents.
Coordinate work between office staff, field survey personnel and other required professionals.
Provide weekly progress and status reports on project deliverables to the management team.
Coordination and management of field crews including scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
Keep management informed by reviewing and analyzing survey team; recommends areas of improvement.
Maintain survey staff by recruiting, selecting and training employees.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Contribute to team by accomplishing results as needed and participating in company team building events.

Skills & Qualifications

Applicant must be a Registered Professional Land Surveyor in good standing and current with the State of Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying.
Experience with Boundary, Topographic, Land Title Surveys, Construction Staking and Subdivision Platting.
Technically capable of handling multiple and various types of projects.
Experience with Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center Software is preferred.
Supply Management, Communication, Budget Tracking, Delegation, Staffing, Managing Processes, Supervision, Developing Standards, Promoting Process Improvement, Inventory Control, Reporting Skills.

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Land Development Professional Engineer

shieldengineering — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 16:30:21 +0000

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Land Development Professional Engineer

Duties

Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaption and modification on standards techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Independently performs most assignments with the instructions of the general results expected
Complete understanding of Plan Production / Project Work Flow
Plans, schedules, conducts/coordinates detailed phases of the professional work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.
Acute awareness of schedules, deadlines, and manhours required to complete projects and tasks.
Basic understanding of budgets and corresponding project scopes.
Responsible for training Interns and EIT’s.
Expected to delegate tasks and review the work of others.
Effectively communicate with supervisors, direct reports and peers to achieve the team’s objective.
Responsible charge for design and signing & sealing of plans.
Effectively communicate technical design elements with other engineers outside the organization.

Skills & Qualifications

Applicant must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university
4+ years’ experience as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
Proficient with AutoCAD Civil3D
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Technical (design) knowledge
Understanding of Project Schedules and Budgets
Responsible charge of signing and sealing projects
Effectively communicate with supervisors, peers, subordinates, clients, etc.
Self-motivated and deadline sensitive with strong time-management skills.

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Marketing Intern

shieldengineering — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 21:41:39 +0000

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Marketing Intern

Shield Engineering Group is seeking a Marketing Intern to join our team! You will be responsible for assisting the Marketing Team in developing, producing, coordinating and implementing various internal and external related marketing deliverables and services. This position requires a personable candidate with an ability to assist the overall Business Operations Team in a compelling and innovative way. The individual must have strong organizational skills and have professional writing competencies.

Duties

Assist in creating engaging content and scheduling social media posts on platforms such as LinkedIn, FaceBook and Instagram.
Monitor social media engagement and respond to comments and messages.
Compile and organize social media data to create reports for internal use.
Collaborate with the marketing team to brainstorm content ideas that align with Shield’s brand and target audience.
Attend site visits to collect B-roll/stock footage.
Support the Marketing Team by collecting marketing materials.
Inquire pricing from different vendors for promotional items, marketing materials and company events.
Provide general support to the marketing team, including organizing files, promotional items and print material.
Assist in event coordination.
Collaborate with Marketing Team to develop content for company newsletter.
Assist in compiling successful RFPs/SOQs including project sheets and resumes.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

Must be in college or graduated within a year majoring in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Advertising or similarly related field.
Familiar with various computer applications, such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Acrobat and Office 365.
Understanding of social media outlets and trends.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work well in teams.
Detail oriented.
Time management skills and ability to multi-task.

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