Civil Professional Engineer (PE) / Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering design firm in San Antonio is seeking a Civil PE - Lead Residential Design Engineer / Project Manager to oversee planning and construction for residential projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a solid background in land development with demonstrated leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews

401(k) with employer match

PTO & 10 Paid Holidays

Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options

Education Reimbursement Opportunities

Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan

Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of residential land development experience.
• Ability to work on several projects concurrently.
• Familiar with local zoning ordinances and subdivision regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, design, permitting, and construction for residential subdivisions.
• Lead small teams of EITs and Designers.
• Service land development clients with residential experience.

Skills

Excellent writing

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionESP Associates is seeking a Civil PE - Lead Residential Design Engineer / Project Manager to join our team in San Antonio, TX.

Responsibilities:

• Service land development clients with single and multi-family residential experience in San Antonio
• Lead small teams of EITs and Designers, under the general supervision of Senior Project Managers
• Oversee the planning, design, permitting and construction administration for residential subdivisions, including paving and grading, roadway design, drainage, water lines, sanitary sewers, and other civil design elements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related degree
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in the state of Texas or ability to obtain licensure in Texas
• Minimum 5 years of residential land development experience including development of lot layouts, master planning, platting and site grading with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Familiar with local zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, and other design criteria to independently formulate and present specific practical solutions to project design problems
• Ability to work on several projects concurrently
• Ability to efficiently utilize time in executing assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and within the budget
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills required to effectively interact with clients, vendors, and staff at all levels
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Company Information:

ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 195 on the 2025 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2025 ranking of 52.

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Insurance
• Long-Term Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses