Principal Civil Engineer

ESP Enterprises Inc.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Enterprises Inc. in Midland, TX invites applications for a Senior Project Manager / Principal Civil Engineer leading major civil and land development projects. You will own from planning through construction, menthoring staff, and shaping growth for the region.

The ideal candidate holds a Texas PE, 5+ years leading complex projects, and strong AutoCAD/Civil 3D skills. You will coordinate with clients, agencies, and consultants while driving project success and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Active Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex civil engineering or land development projects.
• Strong technical background in site development, grading and drainage, paving, utilities, stormwater management, and infrastructure.
• Experience managing projects from planning and design through permitting and construction.
• Strong knowledge of Texas engineering standards and permitting requirements.
• Ability to independently solve complex engineering and project challenges.
• Experience leading engineering teams and coordinating multidisciplinary consultants.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D or comparable software.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering and land development projects from concept through construction and closeout.
• Serve as a senior technical resource for complex civil engineering assignments.
• Lead and oversee commercial, residential, multifamily, municipal, industrial, infrastructure, and other development projects.
• Develop and review grading, drainage, paving, roadway, utility, stormwater, and site development plans.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, specifications, reports, studies, cost estimates, and construction documents.
• Evaluate site conditions and development constraints to develop practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Coordinate with clients, developers, surveyors, geotechnical consultants, architects, contractors, municipalities, utility providers, and regulatory agencies.
• Support platting, permitting, land development approvals, and agency coordination.
• Lead or oversee drainage studies, hydrologic/hydraulic analyses, and stormwater management.
• Support roadway, water, wastewater, drainage, and other public infrastructure projects.
• Participate in construction administration, field investigations, site visits, and design reviews.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, quality, and client expectations.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineers and designers.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, proposals, project pursuits, and business development.
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Serve as Engineer of Record and seal engineering documents when authorized and appropriate.

Skills

Texas PE

Project leadership

Civil engineering

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Lead High-Impact Civil & Land Development Projects

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager / Principal Civil Engineer to join a growing civil engineering team in Midland, Texas.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a technically strong, client-focused Texas PE who is ready to take ownership of complex civil engineering and land development projects while helping shape the continued growth of the organization.

You'll lead projects from initial planning and feasibility through design, permitting, bidding, construction, and completion while providing technical leadership, developing client relationships, mentoring engineering staff, and supporting business development.

This position is based in Midland, Texas.

What You'll Do

As Senior Project Manager / Principal Civil Engineer, you'll have responsibility for both the technical and business sides of major civil engineering projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead civil engineering and land development projects from concept through construction and closeout.
• Serve as a senior technical resource for complex civil engineering assignments.
• Lead and oversee commercial, residential, multifamily, municipal, industrial, infrastructure, and other development projects.
• Develop and review grading, drainage, paving, roadway, utility, stormwater, and site development plans.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, specifications, reports, studies, cost estimates, and construction documents.
• Evaluate site conditions and development constraints to develop practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Coordinate with clients, developers, surveyors, geotechnical consultants, architects, contractors, municipalities, utility providers, and regulatory agencies.
• Support platting, permitting, land development approvals, and agency coordination.
• Lead or oversee drainage studies, hydrologic/hydraulic analyses, and stormwater management.
• Support roadway, water, wastewater, drainage, and other public infrastructure projects.
• Participate in construction administration, field investigations, site visits, and design reviews.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, quality, and client expectations.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineers and designers.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, proposals, project pursuits, and business development.
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Serve as Engineer of Record and seal engineering documents when authorized and appropriate.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Active Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex civil engineering or land development projects.
• Strong technical background in site development, grading and drainage, paving, utilities, stormwater management, and civil infrastructure.
• Experience managing projects from planning and design through permitting and construction.
• Strong knowledge of Texas, municipal, state, and federal engineering standards and permitting requirements.
• Ability to independently solve complex engineering and project challenges.
• Experience leading engineering teams and coordinating multidisciplinary consultants.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D or comparable civil engineering software.
• Strong understanding of engineering QA/QC practices.

Preferred Experience

Experience in the following areas is highly desirable:

• Civil engineering and land development in West Texas
• Municipal and public works projects
• Roadway, drainage, water, and wastewater infrastructure
• FEMA floodplain and water resources projectsHydrologic/hydraulic modeling and drainage studies
• TxDOT and local agency coordination
• Platting, zoning, entitlements, and development permitting
• Construction administration and field engineering
• Serving as Engineer of Record
• Additional state PE registrations
• Project management, estimating, scheduling, and financial management
• Client development and business development

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for more than a technical engineer.

The ideal candidate is comfortable making technical decisions, communicating directly with clients, mentoring engineers, coordinating with contractors and agencies, and taking responsibility for project outcomes.

You should be equally comfortable managing the technical details of a project and building the relationships necessary to keep projects and clients moving forward.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to:

• Lead significant civil engineering and land development projects throughout Midland, Odessa, and West Texas.
• Develop and strengthen key client relationships.
• Mentor and develop engineering professionals.
• Help establish and improve engineering standards and processes.
• Participate in strategic growth and business development.
• Build your presence within the Midland/Odessa and broader West Texas engineering community.
• Grow into an even greater leadership role within the organization.

This is more than a design position. It's an opportunity to become a technical leader, trusted client advisor, mentor, and key member of a growing civil engineering team.