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.
Scientists and Planners - 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.
Junior Planner
Location: Dallas
Division: Environmental
Reference Number: D-JP-0714
LOPEZGARCIA GROUP is seeking a 2 Junior Planners to support operations in our Dallas office.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Complete planning or transportation-related data reports
- Assist and develop plans and projections of future conditions and trends concerning municipal planning and public transit activities
- Collect technical aspects of public planning and transportation projects
- Assist in development and review of NEPA level document (Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements)
- Assist in development of budgets, schedules and contracts for major projects
- Assist in preparing presentations to clients and community
Minimum Qualifications:
- 0-2 Years of planning experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in planning, transportation, or other closely related field
- Master’s degree and AICP preferred
- Thorough knowledge of transit and transportation planning principles, policies, procedures, regulations, and programs
- Possess strong problem solving skills
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- Knowledge of basic computer applications
To apply: Submit resume to careers@lggroup.com or fax 214-741-9413, job code D-JP-0714.
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Environmental Scientist
Location: Dallas
Division: Environmental
Reference Number: D-ES-0714
LOPEZGARCIA GROUP is seeking 2 Environmental Scientist to support operations in our Dallas office.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage the completion of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments including historical research, interviews, site reconnaissance, report writing and coordination with the client
- Manage the completion of asbestos surveys including collection of samples from “suspect” materials, completion of paperwork and report writing
- Assist with the completion of Lead-based Paint Surveys including collection of paint samples or screening with XRF equipment, completion of paperwork and report writing
- Assist with the completion of Phase II Environmental Site Assessments including the collection of soil and groundwater samples and oversight of drilling contractor (familiarity with sample collection and preservation, chain-of-custody documentation and report preparation is necessary)
- Inspect and evaluate facilities for current compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Geology or Natural Resources; Masters degree in one of these associated fields is a plus
- Ability to conduct fieldwork and willingness to travel
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations
- Strong writing and interpersonal skills – must be able to interact and coordinate with regulators, clients and sub-consultants
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
- Experience/TDSHS license as Asbestos Inspector
- 2 years experience conducting multi-media audits (e.g., air quality, waste management, water quality, hazardous materials) or compliance assurance activities (preparing plans, permit applications, etc.)
To apply: Submit resume to careers@lggroup.com or fax 214-741-9413, job code D-ES-0714.
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Senior Transit Planner
Location: Dallas
Division: Environmental
Reference Number: D-STP-0701
LOPEZGARCIA GROUP is seeking a Senior Transit Planner to work closely with Planning/GIS Department (located in Dallas) to ensure timely, cost effective completion of projects related to transit and transportation planning.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Direct and complete transportation-related data reports
- Prepare plans and projections of future conditions and trends concerning public transit activities
- Evaluate technical aspects of transportation projects
- Supervise and/or coordinate projects by managing efforts of subordinates or peers
- Evaluate aspects of transit projects involving various modes
- Prepare budgets, schedules and contracts for major projects
- Present to clients and community
Minimum Qualifications:
- 8+ years of transit planning experience (4+ in a project management role)
- Bachelor's degree in Planning, Transportation, Public Administration or other closely related field
- Master's degree and AICP preferred
- Thorough knowledge of transit and transportation planning principles, policies, procedures, regulations and programs
- Knowledge of transit modeling software beneficial
- Possess strong problem solving skills
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- Knowledge of basic computer applications
To apply: Submit resume to careers@lggroup.com or fax 214-741-9413, job code D-STP-0701.
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