Experienced Design Engineer - Land Development - Austin

Quiddity; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 ½ Day Work Week

Paid Time Off

Health Care Plans

401k with Quiddity matching

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Quiddity in Central Texas seeks a motivated Design Engineer with land development experience to join our civil team. You will contribute to grading, drainage, utilities, and roadway design while preparing plans, specifications, and reports with guidance from senior staff.

Work with internal teams, subconsultants, and permitting agencies, attend project meetings, and assist in mentoring junior engineers and CAD designers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited program.
• 2–5 years of experience in civil engineering, preferably in land or site development.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• Actively pursuing Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the state of Texas.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and familiar with local (Texas) development standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design of land and site development projects, including grading, drainage, utilities, and roadway design.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and reports with support from senior staff.
• Coordinate with internal team members, subconsultants, and permitting agencies.
• Assist in preparing submittals and responding to review comments from municipalities and other stakeholders.
• Attend internal and external project meetings, including with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Support the mentoring of junior engineers and CAD designers as needed.
• Work under the supervision of a licensed engineer with the opportunity to advance toward licensure.

Skills

Civil engineering

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Design Engineer with experience in land development to join our dynamic team in Central Texas. This position is ideal for a civil engineering professional early in their career who is ready to take the next step by working on a variety of land and site development projects in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us

• Exposure to a wide range of projects and clients in the rapidly growing Central Texas region.
• Mentorship and career development opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative culture that values innovation and initiative.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and potential for flexible work arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design of land and site development projects, including grading, drainage, utilities, and roadway design.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and reports with support from senior staff.
• Coordinate with internal team members, subconsultants, and permitting agencies.
• Assist in preparing submittals and responding to review comments from municipalities and other stakeholders.
• Attend internal and external project meetings, including with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Support the mentoring of junior engineers and CAD designers as needed.
• Work under the supervision of a licensed engineer with the opportunity to advance toward licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited program.
• 2–5 years of experience in civil engineering, preferably in land or site development.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• Actively pursuing Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the state of Texas.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and familiar with local (Texas) development standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

About Us

Quiddity is an award-winning, full-service civil engineering, planning, environmental, and surveying firm. We deliver forward-thinking solutions for both public infrastructure and private development projects. With a team of over 700 professionals across 14 offices in Texas and Florida, our design and consulting expertise spans from wastewater treatment and highway design to multi-family housing and master-planned communities. Since 1976, we’ve been committed to building strong communities—inside and out. This dedication has earned us a place among Engineering News‑Record’s Top 200 Design Firms and regular recognition as a Best Place to Work by regional and local publications. Discover more at quiddity.com.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• 4 ½ Day Work Week
• Paid Time Off
• Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• Retirement Plan 401k with Quiddity matching
• Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
• Paid Family Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Other Benefits

EEO Statement

Quiddity is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and its employees. Quiddity strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity or any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

Quiddity does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Quiddity. Without a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Quiddity will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. Suppose a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement. In that case, Quiddity explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.