Assistant Engineer
We don’t consider what we do at Hartman Engineering work; we are fulfilling our passion for a better future for our family and friends in agriculture across the nation. Our firm was born in the San Joaquin Valley, where at one point there were nearly 2 million dairy cows. As the human population continues to grow, so does the demand for healthy, locally grown foods. Agriculture will continue to be pressured to create more with less, and we are here to provide proven solutions to do so.
Hartman Engineering is seeking to fill a role in Visalia, CA as an Assistant Engineer. This role will directly report to the Engineering Team Lead. An ideal applicant will successfully complete an array of office and field tasks as needed in order to achieve project success, positive client relations, and self-fulfillment.
Job Duties
Communication:
Under the direction of the Engineering Team Lead, Associate Engineers are expected to effectively and efficiently communicate both internally and externally. This includes:
Engaging in daily check-ins and updates with the Engineering Team Lead and other engineers
Email correspondence with internal coworkers and external clients
Tracking project tasks and reviews
Facilitating video conference meetings with coworkers
Technical Writing:
Facilitating the understanding of complex, technical information for state and local agencies. The ability to prepare, review and revise the following technical documents:
Dust Control Plans
Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plans
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans
Operation, Monitoring, and Maintenance Plans
Control and Quality Assurance Plans
Waste Management Plans
Nutrient Management Plans
Dairy Work Plans
Report of Waste Discharge
Drafting:
Drafting with precision, accuracy and timeliness using Civil3D while meeting the standards of the company and governing entities that oversee the published documents.
County and Construction Site Plans
Plan and Profile Detail Exhibits
2-D and 3-D Dimensioning and Detailing
Assembly of Project Construction Sets
Design:
Using critical thinking and technical references to make design suggestions and decisions for various projects.
Organize and import topographic data into ACAD Software
Create existing surfaces from collected topographic data
Create proposed surfaces for earth grading or concrete construction
Create volume surfaces to get design quantities
Calculate the hydraulic grade line for a proposed system
Calculate pipe sizes and slopes
Operate truck turning template software add on
Understand and use information from geotechnical reports to make design decisions
Calculate concrete specifications using structural design methods
Job Requirements
Education:
Must have graduated from an accredited college or university with a B.S. in Civil Engineering or a degree of equivalence
Degree in a different engineering field will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
Credentials:
Passed or planning to take Civil FE Exam
Exam in a different engineering field will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
Knowledge:
Principles and practices of Civil Engineering as applied to public works, traffic, transportation, and wastewater engineering
Modern methods and techniques used in the design and construction of a wide variety of projects
Modern office methods and procedures
Computer literate in use of common hardware, software, and program applications
Experience:
Previous internship or job in the civil engineering field
Experience in a different engineering field will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
General:
Must have a passion for agriculture
Must be willing to do construction quality assurance when low on Field Technician labor capacity
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license by time of appointment
Benefits
Full employee health, vision and dental coverage (PPO plans available at no cost to employee)
401(k) plan with 4% company match
Profit sharing
Cell phone plan reimbursement
Paid time off
Apparel allotment
Company paid certification opportunities
Complimentary coffee/snack/drink assortment
Smaller firm, with great opportunity for career advancement and growth
Cover letters are preferred for this role. The questions can be found below.
To be answered in one page:
1. What is your background in agriculture? If none, what interests you about serving the agricultural industry?
2. Given our objective statement at the top, why do you believe you would be a good fit for Hartman Engineering?
Please apply at https://hartman.engineering/recruitment/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
Bonus opportunities
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Work Location: In person