Employment Opportunities

February 2009: Qualified and experienced professionals are welcome to submit a resume at any time. Email resumes and cover letters to va "at" varela-engr "dot" com.

We're looking for a loyal, hardworking engineer, as well as an engineering technician, wanting a career with other quality people. We invest time and resources in education and technology and provide a comprehensive benefits package. Our engineers and technicians enjoy the variety afforded by multi-disciplined projects; are consistently learning new skills through the latest technologies; and benefit from the unique opportunity to be involved in their projects often from the initial concept through implementation. Varela staff serve their clients’ best interests by providing proven technical competence, loyalty and personal service and are dedicated to seeking the best long-term solutions to our clients’ infrastructure needs. Please email your resume and cover letter to the address above.

CIVIL ENGINEER or WASTEWATER PROCESS ENGINEER

Quality consulting firm specializing in water, wastewater, & transportation public works engineering seeks civil engineer. Looking for loyal, hardworking engineer wanting a career with other quality people. Contact Mark Varela or Dana Cowger at (509) 328-6066.

Entry to Mid-Level Civil or Environmental Engineers

General Job Description

Entry level engineer working under the direction and supervision of other experienced project engineers/managers. Responsibilities include:

Preliminary evaluations, report writing, and facility plans

Preparing comprehensive water-sewer plans

Designs, plans, and specs

Construction inspection and documentation

Project Engineer support as needed

Data collection

Client interaction

ACAD and Civil 3D

DESIRED SKILLS

Preferred Coursework Focus:

Hydraulics and water systems engineering (hydraulic modeling experience a plus), and/or;

Wastewater and environmental engineering

REQUIRED PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Honesty and integrity in relationships with associates, clients, contractors, and agencies.

Positive and professional attitude; enthusiasm, ability and desire to learn.

Mature judgment and objectivity, effective decision making, and leadership potential.

Commitment to responsive client service, technical creativity, and thoroughness.

Initiative (self-motivated); energy and commitment to complete tasks efficiently and on time.

Personal commitment to clients, assignments, and the long-term best interest of our clients.

Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal).

Loyalty; commitment to contribute to the success of co-workers individually, and as a group.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Office engineering skills, incl. basic computer skills, spreadsheets, calculations, design, detailing, etc.

ACAD/Civil 3D; good sense of graphics (familiarity required; proficiency preferred)

Construction inspection competency; knowledge of construction processes (preferred)

Basic field and office surveying skills (familiarity desired; proficiency preferred)

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

ACAD drafting and Civil 3D work
Office engineering

Data tabulation and calculations
Design, detailing

Field work

Surveys
Data collection

Construction inspection and documentation, contract administration
Other tasks in support of firm assignments

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Technical Skills

High level of ACAD/Civil 3D proficiency; good sense of graphics
Construction inspection competency; knowledge of construction processes
Basic surveying skills (field and office)
Office engineering skills (basic computer skills, spreadsheets, calcs, design, detailing)

SUMMER INTERN POSITIONS (Accepting applications in April 2009)

Personal qualities as described above

Construction inspection, documentation and testing (out of town travel)

Conducting road surface condition survey (out of town travel)

Project Engineer support as needed

Data collection

ACAD and LDD (preferred)

VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers competitive wages and benefits. We provide planning, design and construction engineering, construction management and inspection, and funding and financial assistance to clients throughout central and eastern Washington. Engineers and construction inspectors may be required to travel.