Civil Engineer

Snipebridge; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SNIPEBRIDGE is seeking Civil Engineers to join a growing team supporting site development, utility, and infrastructure work. The firm operates from offices in Houston, Washington DC, and New York, offering meaningful ownership over projects from concept through construction.

Ideal candidates have 5–10+ years of civil engineering experience, a PE license, and strong CAD skills (Civil 3D/AutoCAD). Excellent communication and the ability to manage multiple projects are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5–10+ years of civil engineering experience; PE license preferred.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D and AutoCAD; familiarity with HydroCAD is a plus.
• Strong understanding of local permitting and entitlement processes.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop site plans, including grading, drainage, utilities, and roadway layouts.
• Prepare construction documents, technical specifications, and engineering calculations.
• Coordinate with surveyors, architects, contractors, and municipal reviewers throughout entitlement and permitting.
• Manage project deliverables against budget and schedule.
• Perform site visits and construction observation to ensure design intent.
• Mentor junior engineers and support quality control across deliverables.
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal codes and regulations.

Job description

SNIPEBRIDGE is a strategic talent solutions company specializing in connecting exceptional talent to great career opportunities. We work as an exclusive partner to top AEC and design firms that are redefining the industry through innovation and transformative work.

Company

Our client is a growing civil engineering firm with offices in Houston, Washington DC, and New York, delivering site development, land development, and infrastructure work for public agencies and private developers. The firm is known for technically rigorous, community-shaping projects and for investing in its engineers' long-term growth.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The firm is hiring Civil Engineers across all three offices to support a growing project pipeline. This is an opportunity to join a firm doing meaningful site development, utility, and infrastructure work, with real ownership over projects from concept through construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop site plans, including grading, drainage, utilities, and roadway layouts
• Prepare construction documents, technical specifications, and engineering calculations
• Coordinate with surveyors, architects, contractors, and municipal reviewers throughout entitlement and permitting
• Manage project deliverables against budget and schedule
• Perform site visits and construction observation to ensure design intent is met
• Mentor junior engineers and support quality control across deliverables
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal codes and regulations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• 5–10+ years of civil engineering experience; PE license preferred
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD; familiarity with HydroCAD or similar stormwater modeling tools a plus
• Strong understanding of local permitting and entitlement processes in your market
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must already possess long-term work authorization.