Civil Engineer I (PE Required) - Fort Worth, TX Engineering

SOC LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is seeking a Civil Engineer I (PE Required) to operate onsite in Fort Worth, TX, leading smaller-to-moderate projects and sealing deliverables. You will coordinate with clients and subconsultants while ensuring compliance with codes and client requirements.

Responsibilities include design, hydrology/hydraulics modeling (Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD), field observations, and cost estimates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Active Texas PE license or ability to obtain via reciprocity.
• 4–8 years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, hydrology/hydraulics modeling, and MS Office.
• Strong knowledge of design standards, permitting, and construction practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare and seal designs, plans, specs, reports, and permit applications.
• Perform advanced hydrology/hydraulics, earthwork, and quantity modeling with Civil 3D/HEC-RAS.
• Conduct site assessments, field investigations, and construction observations.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, subconsultants, and internal teams; respond to RFIs.
• Manage smaller projects and prepare cost estimates and phasing plans.
• Review work and mentor junior staff on design tasks and standards.
• Ensure compliance with local codes, TxDOT, FEMA, ADA, and sustainability considerations.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydrology/Hydraulics

Project coordination

Communication

Time management

Education

ABET-accredited civil engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

MS Office

Job description

Civil Engineer I (PE Required)

needed for a Direct-Hire opportunity with SOC's client to work onsite in Fort Worth, TX.

Job Description

The Civil Engineer I (PE) performs independent engineering design, analysis, and project coordination under general supervision. This role involves leading smaller-to-moderate projects or key components of larger ones, signing/sealing deliverables, and ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements in areas like site development, grading, drainage, utilities, and paving design.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently prepare and seal engineering designs, plans, specifications, reports, and permit applications for civil projects (e.g. grading, stormwater management, roadway/parking layouts, utility layouts).
• Perform advanced calculations and modeling for hydrology/hydraulics, earthwork, structural elements, and quantities using tools like Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, or similar.
• Conduct site assessments, field investigations, and construction observations; verify compliance and resolve field issues.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, subconsultants, and internal teams; respond to RFIs, review shop drawings, and manage changes.
• Project management on smaller projects.
• Prepare cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and construction phasing plans.
• Review and mentor junior staff or technicians on design tasks and standards.
• Ensure designs meet regulatory requirements (e.g., local codes, TCEQ, TxDOT standards, FEMA, TDLR/ADA) and incorporate sustainability/environmental considerations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelors or masters degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas (or ability to obtain via reciprocity/comity).
• 4-8 years of progressive civil engineering experience post-graduation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, stormwater/hydraulic modeling software, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong knowledge of civil design standards (AASHTO, MUTCD, Texas and local codes, TDLR/ADA), permitting processes, and construction practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and time-management skills.

Preferred

• Experience in land development, transportation, or municipal projects.
• PE/EIT certification history and familiarity with GIS or BIM tools.

Employment Prerequisites

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Estimated Min Rate: $98000.00

Estimated Max Rate: $140000.00