Civil Project Engineer – Residential Land Development | PE / Senior EIT

Roc Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Roc Search in Houston, TX is seeking a Civil Project Engineer for its residential land development team. You will lead grading, drainage, and utility design for subdivisions, coordinating with project managers and CAD designers to move plans through production and agency review.

The role emphasizes technical quality, on-time delivery, and close collaboration with the engineering team. A Texas PE or EIT pursuing licensure, plus Civil 3D proficiency, are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Texas PE license, ability to obtain Texas licensure, or an experienced EIT approaching PE licensure.
• Civil consulting experience designing residential subdivisions or related land development projects.
• Working proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and a solid understanding of grading, drainage, and utility design.
• Ability to coordinate technical work and take ownership of assigned deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Grading, drainage, paving, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water distribution design.
• Engineering calculations and construction plans for residential development projects.
• Coordination with CAD designers on plan production and design revisions.
• Permitting support, agency review comments, and resolution of design conflicts.
• Technical quality and timely delivery of assigned project work.

Skills

Project coordination

Team communication

Design calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Northwest Houston, TX | On-site | Full-time, direct hire

Roc Search is partnering with an established civil engineering consulting firm to hire a Civil Project Engineer for its residential land development team.

You’ll work on residential subdivisions and supporting infrastructure, taking responsibility for engineering design and coordinating with project managers and CAD designers to move plans through production and agency review.

What You’ll Work On

• Grading, drainage, paving, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water distribution design.
• Engineering calculations and construction plans for residential development projects.
• Coordination with CAD designers on plan production and design revisions.
• Permitting support, agency review comments, and resolution of design conflicts.
• Technical quality and timely delivery of assigned project work.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Texas PE license, ability to obtain Texas licensure, or an experienced EIT approaching PE licensure.
• Civil consulting experience designing residential subdivisions or related land development projects.
• Working proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and a solid understanding of grading, drainage, and utility design.
• Ability to coordinate technical work and take ownership of assigned deliverables.

Houston-area experience with MUDs, master-planned communities, and local permitting requirements is a plus.

Location and Schedule

This is an on-site position in Northwest Houston. Working hours and scheduling details can be discussed during an initial conversation. Sponsorship is not available.