Civil Design Engineer

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development

EAP and wellness resources

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Dynamic Engineering is seeking a Design Engineer to perform due diligence investigations and preliminary design for retail, commercial, industrial and residential sites. You will work on site plans for Fortune 500 clients and regional developers, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams across projects.

Responsibilities include grading design, stormwater conveyance, utility systems, and regulatory coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 0–4 years’ civil site engineering experience preferred (residential/commercial).
• EIT certification or pursuit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review zoning and land development ordinances to determine development limitations.
• Prepare Site Investigation and Due Diligence Reports.
• Create Conceptual Site Plans and preliminary grading/design.
• Design stormwater, utilities, and erosion/sediment control plans.
• Prepare construction cost estimates and technical reports.
• Coordinate with clients and project teams on site plan applications.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer-In-Training (EIT) preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Hydrology Software (Hydraflow, HydroCAD, PondPack)

StormCAD & SSA

HEC-RAS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project)

Job description

About Dynamic

Dynamic Engineering is a nationally recognized multidisciplinary consulting firm providing engineering, surveying, environmental, planning, landscape architecture, traffic engineering, and related consulting services throughout the United States.

What began as a small engineering firm has grown into a family of companies with more than 400 professionals serving commercial, residential, industrial, institutional, and public-sector clients across a broad geographic footprint. Dynamic combines local expertise with the resources and capabilities of a growing national organization.

Founded on the belief that a strong culture drives exceptional performance, we remain committed to fostering collaboration, accountability, innovation, and professional growth while providing employees with meaningful opportunities to contribute, develop, and make an impact.

Position Summary

The Design Engineer is responsible for the due diligence investigations as well as preliminary design and engineering analyses of various types of retail, commercial, industrial and residential site layouts throughout regions where we do business. Projects include working with several Fortune 500 companies, as well as working with local and regional developers with varying degrees of complexity.

Responsibilities

• Review municipal zoning and land development ordinances and applicable agency regulations to determine land development limitations for the property
• Prepare Site Investigation and Due Diligence Reports to include the review of ordinances, utility service research, outside agency regulations and site visits to establish comprehensive development guidelines
• Prepare Conceptual Site Plans
• Prepare preliminary Grading Plans and Design
• Design of Stormwater Management and Stormwater Conveyance Systems, Utility Systems and Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Design Plans
• Prepare construction cost estimates
• Project coordination with client, other consultants and project team for the purpose of preparing a comprehensive site plan application
• Prepare technical reports including drainage, sanitary sewer and site investigation reports
• Prepare written correspondence to outside agencies, client, contractor, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• 0-4 years’ experience in Civil Site Engineering (residential and/or commercial/industrial/office site design and permitting experience)
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to maintain and operate personal and/or company vehicle

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Familiar with the use of AutoCAD to assist in the production of site plan drawings
• Knowledge of Truck and Turning & Modeling software is a plus
• Knowledge of the planning and zoning process
• Knowledge of Hydraulic and Stormwater Design Programs
• Design and drafting capabilities
• Grading and drainage design skills
• Experience dealing with regulatory agencies and review professionals
• Proficient in the use of available mapping websites for due diligence and site investigation purposes.
• Proficient in the use of the following design tools for site engineering:
  • AutoCAD Civil3D
  • Hydrology Software i.e. Hydraflow, HydroCAD, PondPack
  • Hydraulic Software i.e. Hydraflow, StormCAD, Storm and Sanitary Analysis (SSA)
  • HEC-RAS
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Software including Word, Excel, Outlook and Project
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Independent and critical thinking abilities
• Self-starter who can work independently and with team members

Why Join Dynamic?

At Dynamic, we believe great careers are built through meaningful work, continuous growth, and strong relationships. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals, contribute to impactful projects, and play a meaningful role in our continued success.

Dynamic Offers:

• Competitive compensation and annual incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off, company holidays, and family support benefits
• Professional development, continuing education, and credential support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
• Opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and contribute to meaningful projects
• Direct access to experienced leaders and exposure to strategic business initiatives
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that encourages innovation, accountability, and long-term career growth
• Meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to make an impact from day one

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

We are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. We believe diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds strengthen our organization, improve decision-making, and help us better serve our employees, clients, and communities.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.