Project Design Engineer

Civitas Engineering Group, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Civitas Engineering Group, Inc. in San Antonio, TX seeks a Project Design Engineer to develop and review designs, plans, and specifications for civil infrastructure projects. You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with codes and standards.

You will perform design calculations, prepare drawings and reports, participate in meetings, support permit applications and construction documents, and help manage scope, schedule, and budget on active projects.

Qualifications

• Requires project design and design engineering experience.
• Foundational knowledge of civil infrastructure systems and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Ability to manage tasks, schedules, and budgets with stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review civil designs, plans, and specifications for infrastructure projects.
• Perform design calculations and prepare technical drawings and reports.
• Participate in project meetings and support permits and construction documents.
• Collaborate with project managers to track progress and maintain documentation.
• Assist field observations and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Project design

Design engineering

CAD software

Civil engineering knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Company Description

Civitas Engineering Group, Inc. is a Texas-based civil engineering consulting firm that delivers innovative solutions to complex infrastructure and engineering challenges. The firm partners closely with public and private clients, emphasizing technical expertise, quality, and dependable service while carefully managing schedules and budgets. Civitas offers services across water and wastewater, hydrology and hydraulics, traffic and transportation, and program and construction management. Team members collaborate on projects that impact communities and essential services, contributing to sustainable and efficient engineering outcomes. The company values practical problem-solving, professional integrity, and long-term client relationships.

Role Description

The Project Design Engineer is a full-time, on-site position based in San Antonio, Austin, Kyle, TX. This role is responsible for developing and reviewing engineering designs, plans, and specifications for civil infrastructure projects, including coordination with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Day-to-day tasks include performing design calculations, preparing technical drawings and reports, participating in project meetings, and supporting permit applications and construction documents. The Project Design Engineer will collaborate with project managers to track progress, maintain documentation, and help manage project scope, schedule, and budget. The role also involves responding to design-related questions during construction, assisting with field observations as needed, and contributing to continuous improvement of internal design processes and standards.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Project Design and Design Engineering, with the ability to develop and interpret detailed engineering plans and specifications.
• Foundational knowledge in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering as they relate to civil infrastructure systems and multidisciplinary project coordination.
• Demonstrated Project Management capabilities, including organizing tasks, monitoring schedules, and supporting budget and resource planning.
• Proficiency with CAD and design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar), and familiarity with relevant codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline; PE certification preferred,
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, anical writing skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with team members, clients, and contractors.
• Ability to work on-site in San Antonio, TX, collaborate effectively in a team environment, and occasionally perform field visits as project needs require.
• Previous experience in water/wastewater, transportation, hydrology/hydraulics, or municipal infrastructure design is beneficial.