Civil Site Engineer

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting in Houston, TX is seeking a Texas-licensed Civil PE to join our engineering team. The role supports commercial and private development projects from design through permitting and construction; onsite, full-time.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of civil/site development experience, is hands-on technically, and coordinates with clients, architects, and contractors. Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, drainage/H&H, and Houston permitting is important.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Active Texas PE license required.
• 4+ years of civil/site development experience.
• Strong AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience.
• Knowledge of Houston-area permitting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop civil/site plans for new development and redevelopment.
• Design and coordinate grading, drainage, paving, utilities, and site infrastructure.
• Perform hydrology and hydraulic (H&H) calculations and studies.
• Prepare construction drawings, reports, calculations, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate permitting with Houston-area agencies and municipalities.
• Work with clients, architects, contractors, and outside consultants.
• Provide guidance and technical oversight to CAD designers and junior engineers.
• Track project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and overall progress.
• Review third-party studies related to civil design.
• Support projects during construction with RFIs and site observations.

Skills

Project coordination

Client-facing

Site development

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Active Texas PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Civil Project Engineer-Site Development (PE)

Houston, TX | Onsite | Direct Hire

Salary: $100K-$150K DOE

We are seeking a Texas-licensed Civil PE to join an established engineering team in Houston. This position will support a variety of commercial and private development projects, taking projects from initial design and permitting through construction.

The ideal candidate has a strong site development background and is comfortable being both hands-on technically and involved in project coordination. Experience with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, drainage/H&H, and Houston-area permitting requirements is important for this role.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop civil/site plans for new development and redevelopment projects.
• Design and coordinate grading, drainage, paving, utilities, and site infrastructure.
• Perform and/or review hydrology and hydraulic (H&H) calculations and studies.
• Prepare construction drawings, engineering reports, calculations, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate projects through permitting with Houston-area agencies and municipalities.
• Work directly with clients, architects, contractors, and outside consultants.
• Provide guidance and technical oversight to CAD designers and junior engineers.
• Track project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and overall progress.
• Review geotechnical, environmental, traffic, and other third-party studies as they relate to the civil design.
• Support projects during construction, including RFIs, submittal reviews, site observations, and field-related design issues.
• Review project documents for technical accuracy and quality.
• Assist with client relationships and future project opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Active Texas PE license required
• 4+ years of civil/site development engineering experience
• Strong AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience
• Experience with H&H, stormwater, and drainage design
• Knowledge of Houston-area development and permitting requirements
• Experience working with agencies such as City of Houston, Harris County, Fort Bend County and/or TxDOT
• Ability to independently manage engineering assignments and coordinate multiple project stakeholders
• Strong communication and client-facing skills

Compensation: $100,000- $150,000 depending on experience.

This is a full-time, onsite opportunity in Houston for a Civil PE looking for a role that combines technical design, project ownership, and opportunities to take on greater responsibility.