Civil Engineer

Global Edge Group; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Job summary

Global Edge Group in The Woodlands, TX seeks an experienced, licensed Civil Project Engineer (P.E.) to lead and stamp engineering deliverables for HDD and directional boring projects, including crossings beneath USACE-regulated levees and FRM structures.

The PE of Record will mentor junior staff, manage permits (USACE 404/401/408, TxDOT), perform hydraulic fracture analyses, bore path design, and QA reviews, with hands-on design using AutoCAD or MicroStation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering; other engineering disciplines will not be considered due to the USACE regulatory environment
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Texas required at time of hire, verifiable through TBPELS
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil or utility infrastructure engineering with demonstrated hands-on trenchless/HDD crossing design experience
• Proven experience designing HDD crossings beneath regulated infrastructure, including waterways, canals, TxDOT roadways, and/or USACE-regulated levees or embankments
• Direct experience with USACE Section 408 permitting and related specifications
• Demonstrated ability to perform or review hydraulic fracture FOS analysis for HDD beneath regulated water infrastructure
• Experience preparing or reviewing Design Implementation Project Plans (DIPPs) for USACE-regulated crossings
• Proficiency in HDPE pipe/conduit specifications, HDD pull-force calculations, and mud-pressure calculations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare technical reports and lead client presentations
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation and Microsoft Office
• Ability to perform field site visits and inspections

Responsibilities

• Serve as PE of Record, leading the design, stamping, and sealing of engineering plans and documents for HDD crossings under USACE-regulated levees, canals, TxDOT roadways, waterways, and railroad corridors
• Interpret geotechnical assessments, bore path designs, settlement analysis, and hydraulic fracture factor-of-safety (FOS) calculations
• Apply appropriate engineering methods based on project-specific regulatory requirements
• Develop design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for trenchless utility crossings
• Review and prepare federal, state, and local permit applications, including TxDOT utility permits, USACE Sections 404/401/408, and railroad crossing agreements
• Analyze field conditions, drawings, and specifications
• Perform engineering calculations and technical QA reviews
• Manage technical scope, schedules, and deliverable quality for HDD permitting and design assignments
• Conduct site visits and field inspections during construction to verify compliance with engineered plans
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to clients, regulatory agencies, and review boards
• Participate in the planning and construction administration of utility infrastructure projects
• Provide structured mentorship to junior engineering staff and support their progression toward PE licensure
• Conduct internal technical training and peer reviews to strengthen team competency in trenchless design, HDD bore analysis, and regulatory compliance
• Share expertise in TxDOT procedures, USACE permitting, and utility crossing design with engineering staff at all levels

Skills

P.E. Texas

HDD design

Bore path design

Autocad

MicroStation

MS Office

Field inspections

Education

BS in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Global Edge is seeking an experienced, licensed Civil Project Engineer (P.E.) to lead and stamp engineering deliverables for horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and directional boring projects. Our current project portfolio includes crossings beneath USACE-regulated levees and flood risk management (FRM) structures, freshwater delivery canals, TxDOT highways, waterways, and railroad corridors.

This role demands hands-on expertise in USACE Section 408 permitting, hydraulic fracture analysis, HDD bore path design, and general civil or utility infrastructure engineering. The PE of Record will also carry a formal mentorship responsibility for junior engineering staff working toward their own PE licensure.

Responsibilities

Design & Technical Leadership

• Serve as PE of Record, leading the design, stamping, and sealing of engineering plans and documents for HDD crossings under USACE-regulated levees, canals, TxDOT roadways, waterways, and railroad corridors
• Interpret geotechnical assessments, bore path designs, settlement analysis, and hydraulic fracture factor-of-safety (FOS) calculations
• Apply appropriate engineering methods based on project-specific regulatory requirements
• Develop design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for trenchless utility crossings
• Review and prepare federal, state, and local permit applications, including TxDOT utility permits, USACE Sections 404/401/408, and railroad crossing agreements
• Analyze field conditions, drawings, and specifications
• Perform engineering calculations and technical QA reviews

Project & Client Management

• Manage technical scope, schedules, and deliverable quality for HDD permitting and design assignments
• Conduct site visits and field inspections during construction to verify compliance with engineered plans
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to clients, regulatory agencies, and review boards
• Participate in the planning and construction administration of utility infrastructure projects
• Provide structured mentorship to junior engineering staff and support their progression toward PE licensure
• Conduct internal technical training and peer reviews to strengthen team competency in trenchless design, HDD bore analysis, and regulatory compliance
• Share expertise in TxDOT procedures, USACE permitting, and utility crossing design with engineering staff at all levels

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering; other engineering disciplines will not be considered due to the USACE regulatory environment
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Texas required at time of hire, verifiable through TBPELS
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil or utility infrastructure engineering with demonstrated hands-on trenchless/HDD crossing design experience
• Proven experience designing HDD crossings beneath regulated infrastructure, including waterways, canals, TxDOT roadways, and/or USACE-regulated levees or embankments
• Direct experience with USACE Section 408 permitting and related specifications
• Demonstrated ability to perform or review hydraulic fracture FOS analysis for HDD beneath regulated water infrastructure
• Experience preparing or reviewing Design Implementation Project Plans (DIPPs) for USACE-regulated crossings
• Proficiency in HDPE pipe/conduit specifications, HDD pull-force calculations, and mud-pressure calculations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare technical reports and lead client presentations
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation and Microsoft Office
• Ability to perform field site visits and inspections

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with electric utility clients on underground or trenchless conduit installations
• Familiarity with municipal infrastructure projects, including roadway, drainage, and water/wastewater
• Previous formal or informal mentorship experience with EITs or junior engineering staff
• Experience with HDD pull-force and mud-pressure calculations
• Knowledge of standard engineering software used for trenchless design analysis

Salary commensurate with experience

• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match