About this role
Gonzalez Companies is a partner managed firm that provides comprehensive Planning, Design, and Construction Management Services to large and small Water, Sewer and Utility Districts; Departments of Transportation; and municipalities. We are currently seeking a Design Engineer to help serve our connection of clients and community. If you’re hungry for knowledge, ready to make a difference and dedicated to providing personalized attention to our clients, we want you on our team. This role is ideal for a Design Engineer who brings deep technical design expertise and is ready to step into a leadership position while remaining actively involved in project execution. Preferred backgrounds are in Water/Wastewater, Site/Civil or MEP. The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. Develop engineering designs, plans, and specifications for infrastructure, site development, water/wastewater, and/or building systems projects. Perform technical analyses, calculations, and modeling to support design decisions across disciplines (e.g., hydraulic modeling, grading/drainage, or mechanical/electrical system sizing). Prepare construction drawings and documents using CAD/BIM software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit). Coordinate design efforts with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineers. Review project requirements, codes, and regulations to ensure designs are compliant with local, state, and federal standards. Assist in the preparation of technical reports, permitting documents, and engineering studies. Support project managers with scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and progress tracking. Conduct site visits, field investigations, and data collection to inform design and verify existing conditions. Collaborate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to address design questions and resolve issues. Review shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs during construction for conformance with design intent. Identify and implement cost-effective, sustainable, and innovative engineering solutions. Maintain accurate project documentation and adhere to quality control procedures.