Project Civil Engineer

Socket.dev; Celina (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Texas is seeking a senior civil engineer to lead planning, design and permitting of civil, land development and infrastructure projects. You will coordinate with clients and guide projects from concept through completion.

The role requires a PE license and a bachelor's degree, with 6+ years of site/civil experience. You will oversee budgets, schedules and teams, delivering reports, feasibility studies, and design documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Valid Professional Engineer license must be held.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and permit civil, land development, and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate client communication.
• Design site layout, grading, drainage, and related infrastructure from concept to completion.
• Develop new clients and maintain existing relationships.
• Manage multiple projects within budgets, schedules, and deadlines.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and timelines.
• Prepare reports, proposals, and draft technical documents.
• Provide expertise in hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and SWPPP preparation.

Skills

Client communication

Client development

Project management

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

AutoCAD / Civil 3D

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design and permitting of civil engineering, land development and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate and provide client communication.
• Design and oversee site layout, grading, drainage, infrastructure, erosion and sediment control, etc. from concept through completion.
• Develop new clients for the firm and maintain relationships with existing clients.
• Perform and manage multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and project timelines.
• Minimize write-offs by keeping projects on budget.
• Prepare reports and proposals.
• Write and review draft reports, including feasibility studies, stormwater management reports, technical specifications, and utility reports.
• Provide expertise in hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and design including SWPPP preparation and water quality compliance.
• Work closely with office leadership to develop growth plans and ensure staff utilization.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Valid Professional Engineer license
• 6+ years of related site/civil land development experience
• Knowledge of local city, county and state land use processes and regulations
• Strong client development, client communication, and client management abilities, and ability to develop new work
• Site/civil experience on a variety of project sites including the ability to design site layout, grading, drainage, infrastructure, erosion and sediment control, etc. from concept through completion
• Demonstrated ability effectively managing projects from concept through construction documents
• Self-starter with the ability to manage, motivate, mentor and lead others
• Ability to work well on multi-disciplinary projects
• Expertise in stormwater management design, hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and design, and SWPPP preparation
• Experienced in technical and proposal writing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency of AutoCAD or Civil 3D
• Ability to effectively interact with coworkers, clients, and regulatory agencies
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.