Open Positions

In this position, the Designer will work with a team of engineers for the pursuit, design and production of various civil engineering projects, including the following responsibilities:    

• Visualize engineering concepts and translate to design drawings.
• Prepare reports, exhibits, preliminary and final site development drawings, and plan & profiles from verbal instructions, notes, and other input material from supervising engineer.
• Use Civil 3D and Civil 3D supported analysis and modeling software to perform design tasks such as site layouts, site grading, site drainage and utilities, surface modeling and analysis, creation of alignments, creation of corridors, profiles, sections, and material take-offs for cost opinions.
• Assist supervising engineer in collection of project requirements and materials for project design and documentation.
• Able to apply basic engineering design principles, theories, and practices to complete assignments and manage multiple deadlines.
• May assist supervising engineer and management as a technical specialist and advisor to mentor and train graduate engineers, and cad technicians.
• Able to conform to company standards.
• Able to organize and maintain project related information per company’s requirements and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

We are searching for highly qualified students from leading engineering schools who are interested in pursuing further education in civil engineering through the internship program available at Walter P Moore. As a civil engineering intern with our organization, you will work as a member of project teams responsible for designing a range of civil/land or site development projects, such as large and small-scale commercial and institutional developments.

In this position, the Designer will work with a team of engineers for the pursuit, design and production of various civil engineering projects, including the following responsibilities: 

• Communicates and coordinates with clients and consultants (e.g., architects and civil/ mechanical/ electrical/ plumbing engineers) to ensure clear understanding of project goals and expectations
• Interacts with clients and team members regarding project information
• Reviews project specifications – including old drawings with site information and city block maps
• Determines and adheres to appropriate federal/state regulations
• Designs project layout and details (e.g., utility distribution, flood protection, parking, and traffic flow, etc.) using appropriate design software
• Spot-checks calculations and back-checks plan mark-ups and completed drafting
• Guides/assists other designers regarding issues such as codes, deflection criteria, and software
• Coordinates with city staff in obtaining permits and/or special requests
• Reviews project proposal and organizes project’s work requirements and staffing needs
• Delegates project work to others (e.g., project team members, CAD operators, contractors)
• Reviews project status report against budget and schedule

Walter P Moore seeks well prepared graduates of top engineering schools to start and build their careers with our firm.

We have an immediate opening for a motivated individual who can effectively support project accounting needs for various groups within the company. In this Houston-based position, the Project Accountant will have the following responsibilities:

• Responsible for accurate project set up according to the terms of the executed contract
• Process monthly billing
• Responsible for reviewing weekly timesheets and expense reports
• Responsible for vouchering vendor invoices
• Works directly with Project Managers to monitor and analyze project financial management through the life cycle of projects
• Responsible for maintaining accounts receivable including coordinating with project managers, clients, and the AR Manager to ensure timely payments
• Maintain electronic project files
• Participates in annual peer review audit of project files

We are seeking Software Developer Intern candidates for our Structures Group. The role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining standalone design applications, plugins for 3rd party programs, and shared code libraries. All software will be used in-house by Walter P Moore engineers and project staff. The role demands familiarity with standard industry concepts, practices, and procedures. It requires adherence to pre-defined instructions and guidelines. Key responsibilities include: 

• Assist with the design, prototyping, coding, testing, deploying, and debugging of applications that address our most challenging engineering and design problems. 

• Assist senior developers with resolving technical challenges that may arise during the development lifecycle and debugging errors that may be discovered after release. 

• Be the front line in helping users work around limitations in our applications. 

• Follow established programming standards and development processes. 

• Work collaboratively with other developers across large code bases shared by multiple applications. 

• Develop support materials for applications including program documentation, operational instructions, and training resources. 

• Develop solutions to bridge different software systems, including scripting and creating new software for seamless integration. Such systems include Revit, SAP2000, ETABS, Rhino/Grasshopper, and Excel. 

• Stay abreast of new technologies, selectively recommending adoption to ensure our digital infrastructure remains cutting-edge. 

We have an immediate opening for a Senior Staff Accountant to join our Corporate Finance team, based in the Downtown Houston office.  As a key player in the team’s operations, this individual should be conscientious about their role and possess a strong “can-do” customer service attitude.  The Senior Staff Accountant will have the following responsibilities:

We are seeking to hire a qualified Design Engineer with experience in steel design, steel connection design, and structural analysis. The role of Senior Engineer in the Construction Engineering Practice Area is to conceive and develop steel connection systems, perform staged construction analysis of structures, and perform construction phase services. Position requires impeccable written and spoken communication skills with frequent interactions with clients, architects, contractors, and owners. Other responsibilities include:

• Prepare analysis and designs for steel connection elements and systems
• Act as a client liaison when required to ensure successful delivery of projects
• Assist Project Manager with project delivery and coordination
• Perform construction administration services on assigned projects
• Provide guidance to graduate engineers in design and document production
• Maintain budgetary objectives of project
• Perform other functions as needed.

We have an immediate opening for a Staff Accountant to join our Corporate Finance team, based in the Downtown Houston office.  As a key player in the team’s operations, this individual should be conscientious about their role and possess a strong “can-do” customer service attitude.  The Staff Accountant will have the following responsibilities:

• General Accounts Payable functions including setting up and maintaining vendor records, responding to W9 requests, process vendor invoices, review employee expense reports in Concur and assist with weekly check runs
• General Accounts Receivable functions including preparing incoming checks for deposit, setting up and maintaining client records
• Assist in annual 1099 reporting process
• Prepare and enter journal entries
• Assist with preparation of audit work papers for external auditors
• Ad hoc financial analysis projects
• General administrative accounting duties

We seek well-prepared students from top engineering schools who are interested in expanding their education in civil and water resources engineering through the internship program offered at Walter P Moore. As an engineering intern in our water resources engineering group, you will participate with our project teams on a variety of public water and drainage-related projects, including commercial development assessment and design, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, FEMA studies, roadway drainage design, flood warning system development, and public infrastructure projects. You will also be eligible to participate in our in-house staff development program.