LOPEZGARCIA GROUP is one of Texas’ leading engineering design and environmental planning firms. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the firm has approximately 200 employees located in offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Amarillo and Houston. Additionally, employees are located in a variety of project offices at client locations throughout the state.
The firm provides a variety of services, including civil, structural, environmental, mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering; construction administration and management; land surveying; environmental and cultural resource studies; and planning. LOPEZGARCIA GROUP provides these services in both Prime and Subconsultant roles to a diverse client base.
LOPEZGARCIA GROUP is planning for aggressive growth in 2008.
Engineers - Current Positions
To inquire about open positions, contact HR at 214-741-7777. To apply for a position, please email a resume to careers@lggroup.com or fax them to 214-741-9413.
Civil Engineer
Location: Fort Worth
Division: Municipal Site Development Civil
Reference Number: F-CPE-0625
LOPEZGARCIA GROUP is seeking a Civil Engineer to support operations in our Fort Worth office. The desired applicant will have a Texas PE license, with at least 5-7 years experience in civil design including site layout, site grading, storm water runoff, water & sewer design and profiles, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and roadway plans and profiles.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for areas of design to include land planning, roads, storm drainage, utilities, site grading, soil erosion and sediment controls, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and storm water managements plans.
- Responsible for civil engineering design, evaluation and implementation for a wide array of civil infrastructure projects
- Assisting clients with timeline schedules and the plan approval/permit process with state and various local agencies
- May include monitoring change orders and consultation with architects, engineers, contractors, etc.
- Client contact and county and local board presentations
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering from an accredited civil engineering program
- PE license with 5-7 years of experience in municipal and site design which include: Hydrology and Hydraulic Modeling, Municipal Street Design, Sewer Collection Systems, Water Distribution Systems, Grading and Drainage Storm Drains
- 5+ yrs experience with AutoCAD and/or Microstation
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with effective project management and to work independently as well as with teams
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
- Experience with GeoPak, Land Desktop, Civil 3D, and/or HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS and Pond Pack
- Other Hydraulic Analysis/Design software is a plus
- Transit (light rail and commuter rail) experience a plus
To apply: Submit resume to careers@lggroup.com or fax 214-741-9413, job code F-CPE-0625.
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Dallas
Division: MEP
Reference Number: DME-0627
Qualified candidate must have a BS in Mechanical Engineering, PE license and 10+ years of experience. Applicant should have considerable experience in the design of educational facilities, commercial office buildings, industrial buildings, municipal facilities and central chilled water and heating plants.
Primary Responsibilities:
- HVAC systems to include chilled/hot water and DX systems, cooling/and heating load calculations, duct sizing, equipment selection, controls, life cycle costing, specification writing, and cost estimating.
- Ensure compliance with energy codes.
- Plumbing Systems.
- Control Systems.
- Hydronic systems and controls.
- Fire Protection Systems.
- Lead and supervise Mechanical and Plumbing designers in the engineering and design of building mechanical systems.
- Prepare project fee proposals.
- Interact directly with clients (Owners, architects, contractors).
- Calculate costs and time schedules for proposed work.
- Assign duties and schedules to team members.
- Answer questions and give daily guidance to mechanical team.
- Check all technical work for accuracy and conformance with company standards.
- Use commercially available HVAC design and analysis software for calculations.
- Projects include field investigation and documentation of existing systems as well as writing reports and making recommendations.
- LEED documentation
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering;
- AutoCAD/Microstation and AutoCAD MEP 2008.
- Knowledge of energy codes.
- LEED certification a plus.
- Commissioning experience a plus.
- Fluent knowledge of ASHRAE standards a MUST.
- Position requires knowledge of NFPA and IBC codes.
- Experience with contract drawings and specifications, submittal review, and site review required.
- Experience with Construction Administration services (submittal review, attendance at construction progress meetings, punch list development).
To apply: Submit resume to careers@lggroup.com or fax 214-741-9413, job code DME-0627.
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Asbestos Inspector
Location: DFW Airport Office
Division: DFW Airport Design & Design Management
Reference Number: D-DF-0627
The duties of this position will include: performing asbestos building inspections, supervision of asbestos abatement contractors, collection of asbestos air samples, and the onsite analysis of asbestos air sample cassettes. Additional job functions may include performing general industrial hygiene and environmental field work (air/soil/water sampling, oversight of subcontractors, and health and safety monitoring activities) and assisting in the preparation of technical reports (Phase I and II ESAs, quarterly regulatory reports, and closure reports).
Primary Responsibilities:
- Asbestos building inspections
- Supervision of asbestos abatement contractors
- Collection of asbestos air samples
- Onsite analysis of asbestos air sample cassettes
- General industrial hygiene studies
- Air/soil/water sampling
- Oversight of remedial subcontractors
- Health and safety monitoring activities
- Assisting in the preparation of technical reports (Phase I and II ESAs)
Minimum Qualifications:
- B.S. in environmental science or related health and safety degree
- Texas certifications to perform asbestos building inspections and supervise asbestos workers
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to interface with both in-house personnel and clients
To apply: Submit resume to careers@lggroup.com or fax 214-741-9413, job code D-DF-0627.
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Quality Assurance Inspector
Location: Offsite
Division: Municipal
Reference Number: F-QAI-0920
LOPEZGARCIA GROUP is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to support operations in our offsite office.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assists the Resident Construction Manager (RCM) and Field Engineer (FE) with on-site quality assurance monitoring of contractor facilities/structures work, to ensure the contractor’s Quality Control program achieves quality standards established by DART or other jurisdictional agencies
- Monitors quality control testing by the contractor to ensure that contract requirements are achieved
- Advises the RCM or FE of potential or noted problems in the construction of project facilities/structures, including survey, earthwork, drainage, utilities, soil treatments, roadbeds and guideways, concrete, pavement, stormwater control, building construction, architectural finishes, and traffic control. Will also include reinforced concrete and steel bridges; drill shafts; steel piling; welding; and structural steel fabrication and installation
Minimum Qualifications:
- Certification and experience in quality control and quality assurance procedures
- Experience in reinforced concrete pavement, walls, and piers; earthwork, to include excavation and embankments; soil treatments, to include lime and cement-treated subgrade; drainage structures; building construction, to include roofing systems, seals, and sealants; metal fabrications and sheet metal; painting; and architectural finishes.
- Experience in welding and structural steel inspections
- Experience in construction of reinforced concrete bridges; placement of drilled piers and steel piling; and structural steel fabrication and installation.
To apply: Submit resume to careers@lggroup.com or fax 214-741-9413, job code F-QAI-0920.
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Structural Designer
Location: Dallas
Reference Number: D-SD-0108
LOPEZGARCIA GROUP is seeking a Structural Designer to support operations in our Dallas office.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Produce structural engineering designs and details for non-residential building construction projects using design software.
- Lead technical support efforts by preparing calculations, plans, specifications, reports, cost estimates, and other contract documents
- Review of technical documentation including engineering and shop drawings, technical specifications, and specialist consultant reports.
- Code compliance and assessment of presented designs
- Critical review and testing of structural concepts
- Value engineering and risk assessment of structural systems
- Tender documentation evaluation
- Assisting in prequalification of engineering
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in civil/structural engineering from an accredited civil engineering program, PE, (MS preferred, but not required)
- Structural Designer with 5-7 years of structural design experience (light rail, airport, bridge, etc)
- 2-3 year P.E.
- Extensive finite element modeling and analysis experience with structural analysis software
- Able to work independently with minimum supervision and produce written technical reviews and reports; able to work with design group and other departments
To apply: Submit resume to careers@lggroup.com or fax 214-741-9413, job code D-SD-0108.
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Civil Engineer
Location: Dallas
Division: Site Civil
Reference Number: D-CPE-0312
LOPEZGARCIA GROUP is seeking a Civil Engineer to support operations in our Dallas office. The desired applicant will have a Texas PE license, with at least 5-7 years experience in civil design including site layout, site grading, storm water runoff, water & sewer design and profiles, and roadway plans and profiles.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for areas of design to include land planning, roads, storm drainage, utilities, site grading, soil erosion and sediment controls, hydrology and storm water managements plans.
- Responsible for civil engineering design, evaluation and implementation for a wide array of civil infrastructure projects
- Assisting clients with timeline schedules and the plan approval/permit process with state and various local agencies
- May include monitoring change orders and consultation with architects, engineers, contractors, etc.
- Client contact and county and local board presentations
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in civil/structural engineering from an accredited civil engineering program
- PE license with 5-7 years of experience in site design which include: Hydrology and Hydraulic Modeling, Municipal Street Design, Sewer Collection Systems, Water Distribution Systems, Grading and Drainage Storm Drains
- 5+ yrs experience with AutoCAD and/or Microstation
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with effective project management and to work independently as well as with teams
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
- Experience with GeoPak, Land Desktop and/or HEC-RAS and Pond Pack
- Other Hydraulic Analysis/Design software is a plus
- Transit (light rail and commuter rail) experience a plus
To apply: Submit resume to careers@lggroup.com or fax 214-741-9413, job code D-CPE-0312.
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Engineer Interns
Location: Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston (Texas)
Division: All
Reference Number: D-EI-012808
LOPEZGARCIA GROUP is seeking students interested in participating in the LOPEZGARCIA GROUP summer internship program.
The summer internship program includes:
- 10 week curriculum (start date is typically the first week of June); some interns begin as early as mid-May
- Project site tours
- Hands on work assignments and training
- Competitive compensation
- Participation at corporate sponsored events
- Participation at Council of Engineering Companies (CEC) sponsored events
Deadline for summer internships is March 31, 2008:
LOPEZGARCIA GROUP offers intern positions in the spring, summer and fall. Availability per season and department varies from year to year. During the fall and spring, our firm does not offer a formal internship program, but intern positions may be available. To inquire about the LOPEZGARCIA GROUP intern program or to submit your resume, please contact careers@lggroup.com.
To apply: Submit resume to careers@lggroup.com or fax 214-741-9413, job code D-EI-012808.
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Senior Structural Engineer
Location: Dallas
Division: MEP, Structural
Reference Number: D-SSE-1207
LOPEZGARCIA GROUP is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to support operations in our Dallas office.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Undertaking structural design elements for major projects which include major sporting structures, education facilities and other public buildings, commercial office buildings, transport terminals, residential developments, museums and art galleries.
- Working closely with principal designers to lead Building Structural Design
- Managing the production of drawings and reports and preparing coordinating structural specifications
- Attending meetings and communicating with clients to establish their needs
- Managing project team to ensure production of deliverables to agreed timelines and within budget
- Compliance with American structural building codes
- Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior members of the team
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of solid experience in structural design of steel and concrete buildings
- Masters of Science in structural engineering from an accredited engineering school is required.
- Texas PE License is required.
To apply: Submit resume to careers@lggroup.com or fax 214-741-9413, job code D-SSE-1207.
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Senior Electrical Engineer
Location: Dallas
Division: MEP
Reference Number: D-SEE-0208
Primary Responsibilities:
- Power distribution design including voltage drop, short circuit calculations and application software
- Previous experience in exterior and indoor lighting design
- Knowledge of Litepro 2.0 or similar lighting design software
- Emergency standby generators
- UPS and central emergency lighting power systems
- Communication and SCADA system interface
- Fire and security alarm system interface
- Lightning protection, grounding and bonding
- Past experience with light rail transit transportation systems and station design is a plus
Minimum Qualifications:
- 10+ years as a licensed Professional Engineer, currently a Texas PE
- Working knowledge and understanding of current NEC, NESC, IECC, IESNA and NFPA codes
- Microstation and AutoCAD software
- Experience in writing electrical specifications, reviewing product submittals, providing construction administration and project management
- Must be able to lift 30lbs
- Education requirements: BSEE degree and current Texas PE license
- Candidate could be required to become LEED certified
To apply: Submit resume to careers@lggroup.com or fax 214-741-9413, job code D-SEE-0208.
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