Civil Engineer

SNIPEBRIDGE; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SNIPEBRIDGE is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Houston team, supporting site development, utility and infrastructure projects from concept through construction. You will own technical deliverables, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with codes and regulations.

With 5–10+ years of civil engineering experience and a PE license preferred, you will mentor junior engineers, manage multiple projects, and deliver high-quality designs using Civil 3D and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5-10+ years of civil engineering experience; PE license preferred.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD; HydroCAD familiarity a plus.
• Strong understanding of local permitting and entitlement processes.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; must be eligible 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 is met.
• Mentor junior engineers and support quality control across deliverables.
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal codes and regulations.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Project management

Mentoring junior engineers

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Site development design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

HydroCAD

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 simultaneouslyAll applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must already possess long-term work authorization.