Project Civil Engineer

Poutrix; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 97,680 - 146,520; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Poutrix in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Civil or Environmental Project Engineer to support various projects in the Environmental Business Line. This mid- to senior-level role requires direct engagement with clients to deliver technical solutions.

The successful candidate will manage engineering designs, conduct site inspections, and maintain compliance with industry standards, while mentoring junior staff. Benefits include medical coverage, retirement plans, and a salary range of $97,680–$146,520.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Working knowledge of earthwork, grading, and slope design principles.

Responsibilities

• Preparing engineering designs, analyses, specifications, and construction documents.
• Reviewing technical data to inform design decisions.
• Conducting site inspections and responding to contractor RFIs.
• Supporting construction management activities.
• Maintaining familiarity with government and industry codes and standards.

Skills

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Civil3D

GIS

Hydrologic/hydraulic models

Geotechnical analysis tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Role Description

Arcadis is seeking a talented and experienced Civil or Environmental Project Engineer to support a growing number of projects in its Texas offices. This is a mid- to senior-level opportunity for a dynamic individual looking to join a growing Environmental Business Line within the oil, gas, industrial, and chemical sectors. The successful candidate will work directly with Arcadis clients and staff to develop and direct technical deliverables to support project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Preparing engineering designs, analyses, specifications, and construction documents for grading, drainage, environmental restoration, levees, spillways, and other heavy civil and hydraulic structures.
• Reviewing technical data such as maps, drawings, soil reports, aerial photographs, and geologic/topographic information to inform design decisions.
• Conducting site inspections, monitoring progress, ensuring compliance with plans and standards, and responding to contractor RFIs during construction.
• Supporting construction management activities, including oversight of construction and maintenance efforts on design-build or traditional delivery projects.
• Maintaining familiarity with relevant government, client, and industry codes and standards; participating in site visits with estimated travel up to 25% and working outdoors under varying weather conditions.
• Possessing a valid driver’s license; working independently while mentoring and supporting junior staff.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, with the ability to obtain licensure in Texas.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with industry software including AutoCAD, Civil3D, GIS, hydrologic/hydraulic models, and geotechnical analysis tools.
• Working knowledge of earthwork, grading, and slope design principles.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Experience working within a consulting engineering firm.
• Ten or more years of related experience preferred.

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions. These include medical, dental, and vision coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k), short‑term and long‑term disability, accident and disease insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward and recognition program, and optional benefits such as wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. There are nine paid holidays and 15 days of paid time off that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $97,680–$146,520. Actual salaries vary and are based on factors such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis, including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.