Site Civil Engineer (Houston)

About: Our company is looking for an innovative Civil Engineer to join our client's Site Development team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with creating engineering and construction plans for a variety of development projects based on their calculations and any research conducted. This person should have experience with

AutoCAD, Civil 3D , H&H and be able to utilize strong design skills.

Position Intro: The position is for a Site Development Engineer, focused on commercial, K-12, healthcare, retail, and multifamily projects. The role requires someone who can be 'plug and play'—able to take on projects with minimal training and hit the ground running. The ideal candidate will have experience in site development (not land development), be able to work in CAD, and help mentor junior team members. There is an expectation for the candidate to eventually take on a leadership or management role as the team grows.

Key Technical Responsibilities: Producing private/public site work & civil engineering construction plans, reports, and studies for various projects. Overseeing daily operations and deliverables that may be necessary for the projects. Achieve project objectives by managing CAD Designers and junior team members. Detail oriented civil engineering design. Manage client needs, project scopes, budgets, support personnel, and schedule. Management of consultants for design efforts outside of those handled by the client. Review and summarize environmental, geotechnical, traffic, and other essential reports for design implementation. Attend meetings with clients and consultants to understand project needs and issues, as well as present proposed solutions and design approaches. Construction administration management for submittals, RFI’s, and site visits with direct Contractor communication and field problem-solving capabilities. Comply and enforce QA/QC procedures for every phase of the project. Business development activities and assignments. Other duties as assigned.

Skills / Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. 4+ years of experience for site development civil engineering projects. Texas PE Required. Experience with local jurisdictional governments related to design criteria and permitting (City of Houston, Harris County, TxDOT, Ft Bend County, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communication skills in regard to project calls and correspondence.

Must Have Skills : Strong experience in site development (not land development). Experience with commercial, K-12, healthcare, retail, or multifamily projects. Ability to work independently with minimal training. Proficiency in CAD. Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly preferred (Texas PE ideal), but strong EITs close to licensure may be considered.

Nice to Have Skills: Experience mentoring or managing junior engineers or CAD designers. Familiarity with City of Houston and Harris County codes and permitting processes. Willingness to assist in other areas (e.g., roadway, traffic) as business needs shift. Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced, growing company environment.

Certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly preferred. EITs close to obtaining their PE may be considered if they are otherwise a strong fit.

Benefits offered from past jobs : 401K, Benefits, Company Vehicle, PTO, Profit Sharing, Reimbursements: 401(k) match 4% 3% is 100% next 4 and 5% is at 50% starts July 15th - Match will be discretionary and may start later Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance (HSA - Flex Spending) Premiums covered by the company - upgraded options may include some cost for employee PTO - Starts with 3 weeks annually for most people Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate for work travel 40 hours of PTO can rollover