Civil Project Engineer – Texas P.E. (Austin Metro – Hybrid/Remote)

LEVEL Engineering & Inspection, LLC; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

E&O insurance

National network

Job summary

Level Engineering & Architecture is seeking a Licensed Civil Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the Austin Metro area on a hybrid 1099 contract basis. The role offers a base salary with upside commissions and a full workload in a flexible environment.

Responsibilities include handling civil design for land development and municipal projects, coordinating with partners, and managing client relationships while ensuring compliance with codes and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer license or active licensure track.
• Experience with civil design for land development or municipal projects.
• Strong communication and coordination with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Execute civil engineering design and analysis for land development, roadways, bridges, trails, drainage, and water/wastewater systems.
• Prepare design documents, technical reports, and calculations.
• Coordinate with surveyors, geotechnical consultants, and internal teams.
• Project manage individual projects and client relationships independently.
• Communicate professionally with clients, municipalities, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and regulations.
• Support quality control and project delivery schedules.
• Develop and maintain a personal referral-based project pipeline.

Skills

P.E. license

Civil design

Project management

Client communication

Independent work

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Opportunity for licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Level Engineering & Architecture is seeking a Licensed Civil Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the Austin Metro and surrounding areas. 1099 contract, with base pay + up-capped commissions, a full workload opportunity that allows for flexibility, within the Austin Metro region.

Hybrid Location : Day-to-day work is remote, with local presence required for site visits, meetings, and municipal coordination.

Core Responsibilities

• Execute civil engineering design and analysis for:
  • Land development
  • Roadways, bridges, and trails
  • Drainage and grading
  • Water and wastewater systems
  • Municipal and on-call projects
• Prepare design documents, technical reports, and calculations
• Coordinate with surveyors, geotechnical consultants, and internal teams
• Project Manage individual projects and client relationships independently
• Communicate professionally and directly with clients, municipalities, and other stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations
• Support quality control and project delivery schedules
• Engineers/Architects who experience the highest success develop and maintain a personal referral-based project pipeline

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineering License or active licensure track
• 6+ years of civil engineering experience with increasing responsibility
• Strong civil design background (land development and/or municipal)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Experience coordinating consultants and project partners
• Ability to manage projects independently and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Authorized to work in the United States (no sponsorship)

Preferred:

• Experience with stormwater management and grading design
• Familiarity with municipal permitting and review processes
• Prior experience working directly with clients and other stakeholders

What Level Provides

• Inbound project opportunities through regional marketing
• Professional liability (E&O) insurance coverage
• Professional engineering skills development through mentorship
• Back office - Proposal, invoicing, and administrative support systems
• Technical collaboration within the Texas and National team
• Access to a company network of civil, structural, MEP, forensic engineers and architects
• Credibility - Professional A/E/C firm website presence that you can confidently direct clients to
• Weekly regional and national coordination calls

Compensation & Structure

This is a hybrid 1099 contracted role offering a base salary with performance-based upside.

• Base salary of $50,000 annually (paid bi-weekly)
• Performance-based commissions earned once the monthly minimum production expectation is met
• Typical annual earnings range from $75,000 to $175,000+ , depending on workload and capability.
• Uncapped earning potential tied directly to project volume and individual capacity

Level provides professional liability (E&O) insurance coverage , removing a significant cost and risk burden typically borne by independent contractors. This coverage is included as part of the overall compensation structure.

The first 60-90 days are treated as a ramp period to allow time for onboarding, systems integration, and pipeline development before transitioning into the standard production expectations.

About Level Engineering & Architecture

Level Engineering & Architecture was built on a simple premise: experienced design professionals should have the power to lead their own practice without sacrificing the stability and reach of a national firm.

For over a decade, our multidisciplinary team has solved complex challenges for homeowners, building owners, contractors, real estate professionals, special districts, and local governments. Serving 25,000+ clients and earning 500+ five-star reviews, we’ve built a collaborative national network across civil, structural, MEP, forensic engineering, and architecture.

Founded and led by an accomplished P.E. who spent decades in the trenches - managing hundreds of millions in infrastructure projects across both private and public sectors. Level A&E combines the credibility of an established firm with a progressive, incentive-aligned model designed for entrepreneurial engineers and architects.

Most engineering firms still operate within structures built decades ago - rigid hierarchies, fixed compensation ceilings, and limited autonomy. For ambitious engineers, that structure can start to feel restrictive.

While many firms continue to operate within those structures, we’ve spent over ten years proving there is a better way. This is where purpose meets autonomy. You aren’t just executing someone else’s vision - you are building your own practice within a proven and supportive framework. You stay agile, and locally rooted, while leveraging a national collaborative to deliver thoughtful, sustainable solutions in the communities you serve.

We’ve proven that you don’t have to choose between independence and stability. Build your practice on your terms, supported by the branding, resources and reach of a national organization.

If you’re ready to take ownership of your career and earn what you’re worth, let’s talk.