Savannah Opportunities

Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Hussey Gay Bell has an immediate opening in our Savannah office for a Water/Wastewater Project Manager with a minimum of 6 years of related experience. Candidate should have previous design experience with water distribution systems, wastewater collection, pump station and force mains. Experience with planning, permitting, design and construction of municipal water and wastewater pipelines is a plus. Candidate should be able to create design drawings in AutoCAD and be familiar with modeling software such as WaterCAD. Candidate should be able to manage project from concept through design, bidding and construction phase services.

Responsibilities include:

Project coordination with the Owner and other disciplines necessary to produce the project.
Design of the water/wastewater infrastructure.
Identify and apply for all necessary regulatory permits.
Prepare all necessary calculations.
Develop concept reports and project models.
Produce project plans and specifications.
Manage project schedule to achieve project milestones and deliverables.
Oversee project bidding and construction administration phases.
Assist with the resolution of construction issues and conduct site observations.
Independently performs most assignments; self starter.
Ability to assert yourself as a team leader.
Capable of interfacing effectively with clients, staff and regulatory agencies.

Candidate shall, as a minimum, possess:

BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
PE license.
Previous experience as a project engineer in civil and/or municipal type projects.
Effective planning, scheduling and organizational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Positive attitude and desire to learn.

Senior Project Manager

Successful applicant will manage complex multi-discipline design delivery projects for public sector clients (i.e. state and county Departments of Transportation, US Army Corps of Engineers, University System of Georgia Board of Regents, county and city Departments of Public Works, state Ports Authorities). Responsibilities will include contract preparation (development of scope, fee and schedule, negotiation with client), assembling and directing project team comprised of internal resources and outside subconsultants, providing regular reports of project status to internal Principal-In-Charge and client project representative, and compliance with all contract requirements (including design budget).

Successful applicant will have earned an ABET-accredited four-year degree in engineering and Professional Engineer license in the State of Georgia (at minimum) and have at least ten years of progressive experience in civil engineering design, project management and client maintenance. Preference will be given to those applicants with experience as a consultant on large-scale public works or capital improvement projects in Georgia and/or South Carolina.

Transportation / Traffic Engineer

Hussey Gay Bell is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Transportation/Traffic Engineer with minimum three (3) years of experience for full-time employment. Successful candidates will design and manage certain aspects of transportation/traffic projects for state and local governments, including the ongoing support of our land development group in the preparation of traffic signal plans, traffic studies, safety analyses and signal warrant studies.

Responsibilities:

Preparation of traffic signal plans for state, local and private entities. Experience developing signal plans following Georgia DOT guidelines is a plus.
Assisting in the design and creation of construction documents on a wide variety of transportation projects.
Collection, organization, research & analysis of traffic data, round-a-bout studies, signing and marking plans, safety analyses and developing solutions.
Assignments will also involve tasks associated with assisting in the production of construction documents including design, drafting, quantity computations, specifications, and cost estimates.

Candidate shall, at minimum, possess:

An undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited curriculum.
A minimum of 3 years of professional work experience in traffic or transportation engineering (this experience to include but not limited to traffic studies, signal warrant analyses and traffic signal design).
Licensure as a Professional Engineer/Professional Traffic Operations Engineer is preferred or Engineer-In-Training license with the ability to obtain professional licensure in GA within 2 years, if not currently registered.
Familiarity with AASHTO, and MUTCD publications, specifications and standards, and GDOT design standards and procedures.
Knowledge and experience in use of traffic engineering and CAD software. HCS, Synchro, CORSIM and MicroStation V8i is preferred. Inroads software experience is a plus.
Effective planning, scheduling and organizational skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Candidates will be expected to complete work with some oversight. Occasional travel will be required in completing site visits, conducting plan review meetings, and attending public meetings.

Structural Engineer

Hussey Gay Bell’s Savannah structural department has an immediate opening for a Structural Engineer with a minimum of four (4) years of demonstrated experience in structural design utilizing AutoCAD, RAM, Revit and/or other software. Candidate must be a committed team player and will be part of a design team geared towards architectural, civil, municipal and industrial projects. Experience with steel design required and experience with design of concrete, masonry and wood is preferred.

Candidate shall, at a minimum, possess:

BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
Effective planning, scheduling and organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Registered Professional Engineer in Georgia preferred.
Proficiency in AutoCAD. Experience in Revit software is highly preferred.

Senior Transportation Engineer

Hussey Gay Bell is accepting applications for a Senior Transportation Engineer to join its Savannah transportation design group. Candidates must have 6-10 years of transportation systems design and construction administration experience and a minimum of 3 years of managing other engineers and technical support staff. A strong technical background with comparable leadership, communications and business development skills is a fundamental requirement. Successful candidate will design and manage certain aspects of transportation projects for state and local governments, including the development of construction plans, cost estimates, bid documents, various calculations, and quantity takeoffs.

Responsibilities:

Assisting in the design and creation of construction documents on a wide variety of transportation projects.
Different roadway design components including typical sections, earthwork, geometric layouts, drainage and hydraulic analysis, erosion control plans, signing and marking plan, safety features and maintenance of traffic plans.
Assignments will also involve tasks associated with producing a set of construction documents including design, drafting, quantity computations, specifications, and cost estimates.

Candidate shall, at minimum, possess:

BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
Licensed Professional Engineer in GA
A minimum of 6 years of professional work experience with an emphasis in highway/ transportation design projects, including complete preparation of ROW and final construction plans; experience with GDOT and SCDOT preferred.
Familiarity with AASHTO, and MUTCD publications, specifications and standards, and GDOT/SCDOT design standards.
Knowledge and experience in use of roadway design programs, MicroStation V8i and GEOPAK Road and Drainage.
Effective planning, scheduling and organizational skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Candidates will be expected to complete work with minimal oversight. Occasional travel will be required in completing site visits, conducting plan review meetings, and attending public meetings.

Land Development Civil Engineer

Hussey Gay Bell is currently seeking an enthusiastic Land Development Civil Engineer with a minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience in land development and permitting. Experience in the residential market is preferred. General duties include design, construction document production and full permitting of land development projects of various size and complexity. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, independent design, working in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office suite for the preparation of construction documents and design reports, and permitting for roads, parking lots, stormwater management, erosion control and site utilities for a broad range of land development projects, from small commercial out-parcels to large industrial tracts, and single- and multi-family residential developments to public schools and higher education projects. The ability to provide land development design, including detailed grading, in an independent setting as well as a team environment, depending on project complexity, is crucial. Candidate is expected to execute and manage projects from concept through final permitting and closeout. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for interaction with our multi-office design team, clients and government agencies both verbally and in writing. Candidate must project a professional, positive attitude and have 3+ years of demonstrated progressive experience specifically in land development. A demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD 2018 Civil 3D or later and stormwater modeling software is mandatory. BS in Civil Engineering or closely related field preferred.

Construction Representative

Hussey Gay Bell has an opening for a Field Project Representative to join our Construction Department in our Savannah, GA office. The ideal candidate must be able to inspect various ongoing construction projects for quality, accuracy per contract documents and approved standards.

Typical Duties:

Performs routine construction observation services for water and sewer piping, pump stations, water/wastewater treatment plants, grading streets & sites, paving, storm drainage, HDD and concrete projects for the firm’s industrial, commercial, institutional and municipal type projects.
Serves as a liaison between client/owner and contractor.
Assists Project Managers in effectively administering construction contracts.
Seeks appropriate guidance in resolving various project related issues during all aspects of construction.
Prepares project related correspondence as appropriate.
Manages time effectively in order to meet project deadlines and client needs.
Attends and participates at meetings on behalf of the company with clients, contractors or resource agencies as appropriate.
Arranges and conducts job progress meetings, takes minutes and keeps organized records.
Maintains daily reports, as-builds/records and is completely familiar with plans and specifications for each project assigned.
Performs various types of field testing as required by supervisor for design or construction purposes.
Other duties as necessary and/or assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field and/or training and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.

Ability to interpret design/construction documents, drawings, schedules, building codes, and construction means and methods.

Minimum five year experience working in the construction industry.

Land Surveying Crew Member - Entry level or Experienced

Essential Job Details: Clear brush as needed. Maintain company vehicle and equipment. Load and unload the equipment and supplies daily. Adhere to company policies, procedures and work directives. Perform all duties as assigned to meet business needs in a safe, ethical and professional manner. Work outside in Summer environments.

Education: High School Diploma

Must have clean background check, clean driving record and valid driver’s license.

Civil Designer

Savannah-headquartered design firm, Hussey Gay Bell, is seeking a Civil Designer with 6-7 years of experience to support the firm’s confidential federal contract work in the Augusta area. The work is full-time Monday-Thursday with Fridays off. We will consider relocation to the Augusta area for the right candidate(s). 40 hours per week is guaranteed to the successful candidate.

Job Requirements:

6-7 years of experience as a Civil Designer
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering degree or equivalent from an ABET-accredited program
Must be a US citizen
Familiarity AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation
Experience in site planning, specifically utilities including paving, grading, and drainage

Additional Desired Qualifications:

Proficiency with modeling and design using computer-based modeling applications
Demonstrated experience with mid-level engineering product review
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and experience communicating with regulatory agencies, clients, contractors, etc.
Advanced technical writing skills and experience preparing technical design-related engineering documents
Ability to develop project management and business development skills

Responsibilities will primarily include but are not limited to the following:

Development of site plans for developments, building and road layout, parking layout, site grading and preparation of detailed construction plans
Design of stormwater management systems, including calculating storm water run-off, sizing drainage structures and the design of sedimentation and detention ponds
Calculating earthwork volumes to determine quantities of excavation and fill for construction projects
Preparation of technical specifications

This opportunity is ideal for individuals who seek to work on a diverse array of projects and who wish to grow their career with a firm dedicated to individual professional growth in an environment centered on team collaboration.

ENR Top Southeast Design Firm Hussey Gay Bell caters to seven core markets – commercial and residential, education, government, healthcare, industrial, transportation and water – by offering a fully integrated range of engineering disciplines including civil, water/wastewater, transportation, natural gas, environmental and structural in addition to architecture, interiors, landscape architecture and surveying. Founded in 1958, Hussey Gay Bell has grown to 125+ employees in six office locations throughout the region including Savannah, Statesboro, and Atlanta, Georgia; Charleston and Columbia, South Carolina; and Nashville, Tennessee.

Hussey Gay Bell is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Structural Engineering Department Head

Savannah-headquartered design firm, Hussey Gay Bell, is seeking a Structural Engineering Department Head to lead our Savannah, Georgia structural engineering department with opportunity to oversee projects throughout our three-state, six office region.

From buildings and marine structures to pipelines and tunnels, our in-house structural engineering team is critical to the success of our ability to deliver turnkey vertical and horizontal projects. Our team engineers solutions that exude stability, strength and appropriateness – components central to the very integrity of structures. Our diverse experience with construction materials provides clients with a mixture of expertise including concrete, steel, wood, masonry, alloys and composites. In addition to traditional structural engineering services, our vigilant engineers are embracing opportunities to design resiliently from seismic/wind load considerations to security hardening on a range of commercial, education, government – both federal and local, healthcare, industrial, transportation and water resources projects. This opportunity is ideal for Structural Engineers who seek to work on a diverse array of projects and who wish to grow their career with a firm dedicated to individual professional growth in an environment centered on team collaboration.

Successful candidates must have a strong understanding of applied engineering calculations, excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language, and the ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds. Candidate shall have experience managing teams of structural engineers and designers responsible for designing single- and multi-story structural steel, cast-in-place concrete, masonry, and timber buildings.

Job Requirements:

10+ years of experience as a Structural Engineer in a consulting environment
Bachelor of Science Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program
Status of Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Georgia
Proficient in Revit AutoCAD RAM Structural System and Microsoft Office Suite
Experience in Risa 2D, Risa 3D, SAP 2000

Additional Desired Qualifications:

S.E. preferred but not required
10+ years of experience in the structural analysis and design of marine structural projects preferred but not required
Experience in ETABS, is preferred but not required

Responsibilities will primarily include but are not limited to the following:

Performing structural analysis and engaging in the design of marine and/or transportation structures for both new construction and rehabilitation
Preparing technical/design reports and calculations packages
Preparing construction drawings and specifications
Attending design meetings and site inspections with our clients, subconsultants, and partners on an as- needed basis
Interacting and collaborating with our in-house drafters and other engineers
Designing various structures and producing contract documents for various building types, retaining walls, foundations, and wastewater treatment plants

Civil Engineer

Savannah-headquartered design firm, Hussey Gay Bell, is seeking a Civil Engineer with 6-7 years of experience to support the firm’s confidential federal contract work in the Augusta area. The work is full-time Monday-Thursday with Fridays off. We will consider relocation to the Augusta area for the right candidate(s). 40 hours per week is guaranteed to the successful candidate.

Job Requirements:

6-7 years of experience as a Civil Engineer
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program
Must be a US citizen
Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation
Experience in site planning, specifically utilities including paving, grading, and drainage

Additional Desired Qualifications:

PE preferred but not required
Proficiency with modeling and design using computer-based modeling applications
Demonstrated experience with mid-level engineering product review
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and experience communicating with regulatory agencies, clients, contractors, etc.
Advanced technical writing skills and experience preparing technical design-related engineering documents
Ability to develop project management and business development skills

Responsibilities will primarily include but are not limited to the following:

Development of site plans for developments, building and road layout, parking layout, site grading and preparation of detailed construction plans
Design of stormwater management systems, including calculating storm water run-off, sizing drainage structures and the design of sedimentation and detention ponds
Calculating earthwork volumes to determine quantities of excavation and fill for construction projects
Preparation of technical specifications

Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

Hussey Gay Bell has an immediate opening in our Savannah Office for a Water/Wastewater project engineer with a minimum of 3 years of related experience. Candidate should have previous design experience with water distribution systems, wastewater collection, pump station and force mains. Experience with planning, permitting, design and construction of municipal water and wastewater pipelines is a plus. Candidate should be able to create design drawings in AutoCAD and be familiar with modeling software such as WaterCAD.

Responsibilities:

Project coordination with the Owner and other disciplines necessary to produce the project.
Design of the water / wastewater facility.
Lead regulatory permitting effort.
Preparing engineering calculations.
Produce plans and specifications.
Assist with resolution of construction issues and conducting site observations.

Candidate shall, at a minimum, possess: