Entry-Level Civil Engineer - Public Works

Ardurra Group, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardurra Group, Inc. is seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join our Public Works team in the San Antonio, TX office.

The role offers exposure to planning, design, and construction aspects of municipal infrastructure, including water/sewer systems and roadway utilities. We provide hands‑on experience alongside seasoned engineers, with opportunities to develop technical skills across planning, design, and construction phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 0–1 years of experience in engineering or related fields (internship experience preferred).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS is preferred.
• EIT certification (or ability to obtain within one year) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and design of municipal Public Works projects including water mains, sewer systems, and drainage infrastructure.
• Prepare drawings, reports, specifications, and other project documentation.
• Perform engineering calculations and assist with analysis and design of municipal systems.
• Assist with plans, specs, and cost estimates.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

Entry-Level Civil Engineer - Public Works

Job Category : Engineering

Requisition Number : ENTRY004192

• Posted : September 9, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

Ardurra is seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join our staff in our San Antonio, TX office.

Ardurra is a multidisciplinary civil engineering services firm which provides broad-based solutions tailored to the specific needs of the public and private sector. We leverage the depth of our professional and technical expertise, as well as our integrated structure, to deliver practical, innovative solutions for our clients.

Our Public Works teams provide planning, design, and engineering services for a wide variety of municipal infrastructure projects. Our work includes water and sanitary sewer utilities, water mains and transmission lines, utility relocations, roadway and paving improvements, drainage infrastructure, and other public infrastructure improvements that support growing communities.

This position has a target start date of June 2027.

Primary Function:

This position provides the opportunity to work on a variety of municipal Public Works projects, including water and sanitary sewer systems, water transmission lines, roadway utilities, utility relocations, paving and roadway improvements, drainage, and other municipal infrastructure. You will work alongside experienced engineers and project managers while developing your technical skills and gaining hands‑on experience throughout the planning, design, and construction phases of projects.

Primary Duties:

• Assist in the planning and design of municipal Public Works projects, including water mains, sanitary sewer systems, transmission lines, roadway utilities, paving and roadway improvements, and drainage infrastructure.
• Prepare engineering drawings, reports, specifications, and other project documentation.
• Perform engineering calculations and assist with analysis and design of municipal infrastructure systems.
• Assist with preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Assist with utility coordination, including identification and resolution of utility conflicts and relocations.
• Perform field investigations, data collection, site visits, and construction observations.
• Support permitting and coordination efforts with municipalities, utility providers, and other agencies.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, and other disciplines throughout project development.
• Assist with construction‑phase services, including review of submittals and responses to contractor questions.
• Support project teams in delivering high‑quality projects for municipal clients.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Approximately 0–1 years of experience in engineering or related fields (internship experience preferred but not required)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, and other civil engineering design software is preferred
• EIT certification (or ability to obtain within one year) preferred

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family‑like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry‑leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people‑centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time‑off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

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