Principal Civil Engineer

Worley; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley in Houston is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead planning, design, permitting, and delivery of civil and water resources projects. The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers, discipline leads, clients, and regulators, plus the ability to supervise teams and QA/QC reviews.

The ideal candidate brings a strong civil engineering background, experience with grading, drainage, and wet utility design, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Navisworks, and related tools.

Qualifications

• Strong civil engineering foundation with practical design experience.
• Experience delivering grading, drainage, roadway, and utility designs.
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and regulators.
• Professional engineer license and willing to obtain TWIC as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil engineering services that meet specifications on time and within budget.
• Initiate, manage and supervise civil engineering project requirements.
• Prepare design documents, calculations, reports, and permit submittals.
• Coordinate with project managers, designers, clients, and regulators.

Skills

Civil engineering fundamentals

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Navisworks

Hydraulic analysis

MS Office

Point Cloud Manager

Job description

Job Description - Principal Civil Engineer (HOU04HC)

Principal Civil Engineer - HOU04HC

Company : Worley

Primary Location

USA-TX-Houston

Job

Civil

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Job Posting

Oct 21, 2026

Unposting Date

:

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Purpose

The Engineer will support the planning, design, permitting, and delivery of civil, water, drainage, utility, transportation, industrial, environmental, and coastal restoration projects. The successful candidate will bring a strong civil engineering foundation, practical design experience, and the ability to work effectively with project managers, discipline leads, designers, clients, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have experience preparing grading, drainage, roadway, erosion control, wet utility, stormwater, sanitary sewer, potable water, fire water, and civil site development deliverables; coordinating with multidisciplinary teams; supporting QA/QC reviews; preparing calculations, reports, specifications, construction documents, quantity takeoffs, and permit submittals; and contributing to design-build, EPC, industrial, utility, rail, federal, environmental, and coastal infrastructure assignments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil engineering services that meet Worley's, its customers’, and applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget.


• Initiate, manage and, if required, supervise civil engineering project requirements.


• Perform civil engineering services such as:
  o participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports, and follow required checking procedures
  o ensure the project scope is clear and that changes comply with project change management processes
  o aid and advise during procurement, construction, and commissioning activities. For example, write requisitions, conduct technical bid evaluations, and write purchase orders.


• If required, act as the civil engineering lead on specific projects.


• If responsible for a team:
  o outline project requirements including actively promoting workshare, where appropriate, assign tasks and supervise progress; and
  o ensure the required services meet Worley’s, its customers’, and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, on time and within budget.


• Proactively resolve any discrepancies between Worley and its customer's requirements.


• Keep up to date with the latest developments and technical innovations in civil engineering


• If required, assist and support junior personnel within the civil engineering team.


• Communicate effectively with the civil engineering team and project stakeholders, including the customer.


• Technically proficient in Civil and Water Resources Management and various surface water modeling platforms with a comprehensive background in Civil Engineering.


• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering tools to support production of civil site plans, profiles, cross sections, drainage layouts, utility alignments, and permit-ready drawings.


• Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required.

Qualifications

Technical and Industry Experience:

• Highly effective technical and practical engineering skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its customers.


• A sound knowledge of the fundamental requirements of civil engineering, and the basic requirements of other engineering fields.


• A sound knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory requirements.


• Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite, Navisworks, and Point Cloud Manager.


• Ability to obtain and maintain TWIC card and pass background checks.


• Civil engineering experience supporting industrial, utility, transportation, rail, environmental, landfill, coastal restoration, power, federal, mining, or infrastructure projects


• Demonstrated experience with civil site development, grading, drainage, erosion control, roadway, access, stormwater, sanitary sewer, potable water, fire water, and wet utility design.


• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D; experience with hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, drainage calculations, utility sizing, and design documentation.


• Experience preparing design criteria, basis-of-design documents, drainage reports, grading and erosion control reports, specifications, construction plans, material takeoffs, and permit submittals.

Education:

• A recognized and relevant Civil Engineering degree.

License:

• A Professional Engineer license.


• An NCEES record is preferred.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.