Project Engineer - DHI Engineering

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Project Engineer. The right candidate will be responsible for the preparation and coordination of all technical activities on assigned projects. Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate assigned engineering work; monitor work for compliance to applicable codes and accepted engineering practices and standards; and ensure effective communication and coordination on assigned projects between all disciplines and all other project consultants. Act as the main point of contract in the day-to-day interaction with the client’s designated representative and jurisdictional agency personnel, as well as the team lead for all internal activities performed by the project team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assist in management of a project team consisting of E.I.T.’s, CAD Designers and Technicians, Sub-consultants, and Contractors to successfully complete a project

Responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating the financial and technical aspects of projects

Assist in the coordination of Construction Phase Services including site visits, bid documents, submittal reviews and pay applications

Identify, interpret, and resolve technical project issues with minimal oversight

Analyze, interpret, and stay abreast of the latest regulations and criteria for local, state, and federal regulatory agencies

Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Ability to travel overnight

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises 2 or more employees

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) from an ABET accredited college or university

Five or more years of engineering experience related to Land Development Projects

Registered and active P.E., or ability to obtain P.E. license, in the state of employment

Must exhibit strong management and leadership skills, with an aptitude to train and mentor E.I.T.’s

Experience in technical writing of deliverables including work plans, contract documents, summary reports and project correspondence as required

Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft office platforms including Microsoft Project

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications

Proficiency with MS Office and email

Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision

The noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously

Willingness to learn and expand responsibilities

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

Medical, Vision and Dental

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

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Schedule: Full-time