Design Engineer (Entry-level EIT)

Spiars Engineering Inc; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Spiars Engineering Inc is seeking a Design Engineer to support residential and site development projects, with supervision on plan sheets and basic calculations. You will coordinate with clients, municipalities, consultants, and contractors to ensure project quality and timely delivery.

The role emphasizes constructability, clear communication, and learning agility, with opportunities to contribute to entitlement and permitting documentation and construction administration tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience in land/site development or civil engineering internship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plan sheets (grading, drainage, utilities, paving) for residential and site development projects.
• Perform basic calculations (hydraulics, utility sizing, earthwork).
• Support entitlement and permitting documentation.
• Work directly with internal engineering and design staff to complete assigned tasks.
• Assist with construction administration documentation (clarification sketches, product submittal review, RFI support) when directed.
• Maintain drafting accuracy and follow Spiars’ standards.
• Foundational civil engineering knowledge and ability to learn quickly.
• Basic proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and utility tools.
• High attention to detail and strong self-checking habits.
• Clear, concise internal communication.
• Ability to take direction and integrate feedback effectively.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Utility tools

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

The Design Engineer plays a critical technical role in delivering high-quality residential and site development projects. The Design Engineer proactively identifies design conflicts, integrates constructability into decision-making, and coordinates directly with clients, municipalities, consultants, and contractors to ensure seamless execution.

Job Functions

• Prepare plan sheets (grading, drainage, utilities, paving) for residential and site development projects with close supervision.
• Perform basic calculations (hydraulics, utility sizing, earthwork).
• Support entitlement and permitting documentation.
• Work directly with internal engineering and design staff to complete assigned tasks.
• Assist with construction administration documentation (clarification sketches, product submittal review, RFI support) when directed.
• Maintain drafting accuracy and follow Spiars’ standards.
• Foundational civil engineering knowledge and ability to learn quickly.
• Basic proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and utility tools.
• High attention to detail and strong self-checking habits.
• Clear, concise internal communication.
• Ability to take direction and integrate feedback effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
• Experience in land/site development or civil engineering internship