Land Development Engineer (Federal)

Metric Geo; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

ESOP participation

Employee ownership

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking a Civil Engineer (Federal) to join its growing Federal practice in Austin. This role offers exposure to government and military projects, from initial design through construction, spanning site development, grading and drainage, utilities, pavements and master planning.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of land/site development experience, a PE license or near licensure (EIT/PE), excellent written and verbal communication, and willingness to travel occasionally to

Qualifications

• Land/site development experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop civil designs and construction documents for federal projects.
• Prepare plans, specs, cost estimates, technical reports, and design narratives.
• Support both design-bid-build and design-build delivery models.
• Use AutoCAD, Civil 3D and related tools to document solutions.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate with clients and contractors.
• Assist in construction-phase activities and site observations.

Skills

Land / site development

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Travel flexibility

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Civil Engineer (Federal) - Join a Growing Federal Engineering Team

An established, employee-owned engineering consultancy is expanding its Federal practice and is looking to add a Civil Engineer to its team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career or mid-level engineer to gain exposure to a broad range of technically challenging projects supporting U.S. government and military clients.

The successful candidate will contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of civil infrastructure projects across federal facilities. Projects may include site development, grading and drainage, stormwater systems, utilities, pavements, master planning, training facilities, and other civil works.

You’ll work alongside engineers and technical specialists from multiple disciplines and have the opportunity to be involved throughout the project lifecycle - from initial design through construction.

What You’ll Do

• Develop civil engineering designs and assist with preparation of construction documents for federal projects.
• Produce and coordinate plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical reports, design narratives, and other project deliverables.
• Support projects delivered through both design-bid-build and design-build contracting models.
• Use tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other civil engineering design software to develop and document solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in construction-phase activities, including site observations, construction administration, submittal reviews, and field coordination.
• Assist senior engineers and project managers with technical studies, design development, and project delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• PE Licence or EIT certification close to achieving PE licence.
• 4 years minimum of land/site development experience. Prior federal experience not required but would be beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, including overnight travel when project requirements dictate.

Why Join?

You’ll be joining an employee-owned engineering firm that places a strong emphasis on technical excellence, professional development, and long-term career progression. Employees are encouraged to invest in their careers through continuing education, professional memberships, industry certifications, and opportunities to take on increasing levels of responsibility.

Recognized among ENR’s Top 100 Design Firms, the organization has built a strong, people-first culture focused on collaboration, development, and employee success. This commitment to its people is reflected in its consistent recognition as a Best Firm to Work For.

Compensation

Base salary starting around $130,000, depending on experience and technical expertise, plus bonus and ESOP participation.

As an employee-owned organization, you’ll have a direct financial stake in the company’s long-term success, allowing you to benefit from the growth you help create.