Project Engineer - Land Development - Austin or Round Rock

Quiddity; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

4.5 day work week

Paid time off

Health care plans (Medical, Dental, &

Vision)

401k with Quiddity matching

Profit sharing

Life insurance

Paid family leave

Short/Long disability insurance

Other benefits

Job summary

Quiddity is seeking a Land Development Project Engineer to lead planning, design and execution of complex land development and infrastructure projects in Central Texas. This role targets a licensed professional (or soon to be) who thrives in collaboration and client relationships.

You will manage multiple projects, coordinate teams, and liaise with public and private clients while ensuring quality, schedules, and budgets are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 5+ years of civil design experience in land development and municipal infrastructure.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with good driving record.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office; familiarity with MicroStation or OpenRoads Designer a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering methods to moderately complex assignments.
• Manage planning and design of multiple land development projects.
• Lead and coordinate multiple project teams across stages.
• Participate in client design meetings and foster client relationships.
• Perform and coordinate field activities such as construction services support and site reviews.
• Oversee project deliverables, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Develop scopes of work, cost estimates, and proposals for contracts.
• Collaborate with senior staff to grow client relationships and business development efforts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

5+ years civil design experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office Suite

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Land Development Project Engineer to join our civil engineering team in Central Texas. This role is ideal for a licensed (or soon to be licensed) professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is ready to lead the planning, design, and execution of complex land development and infrastructure projects for both private and public sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Apply prescribed engineering methods and techniques to moderately complex engineering and construction assignments.
• Manage the planning and design of multiple land development projects, including coordination with public and private clients.
• Lead and coordinate multiple project teams working on simultaneous assignments across different stages.
• Participate in client design meetings, present technical information, and assist in nurturing strong client relationships.
• Perform and coordinate field-based activities such as construction services support, inspections, and site reviews.
• Manage and oversee project deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards, schedules, and budget constraints.
• Develop scopes of work, cost estimates, and proposals in support of contract negotiations.
• Collaborate closely with senior staff to sustain and grow client relationships and business development efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering/science field.
• 5+ years of civil design experience with a strong focus on land development, utility, and municipal infrastructure projects in Central Texas.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas.
• Strong knowledge of city, county, and utility project standards, permitting processes, and design regulations.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with MicroStation or OpenRoads Designer is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills with a client-first approach.

About Us

Quiddity is an award-winning, full-service civil engineering, planning, environmental, and surveying firm. We deliver forward-thinking solutions for both public infrastructure and private development projects. With a team of over 700 professionals across 15 offices in Texas and Florida, our design and consulting expertise spans from wastewater treatment and highway design to multi-family housing and master-planned communities. Since 1976, we've been committed to building strong communities—inside and out. This dedication has earned us a place among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Design Firms and regular recognition as a Best Place to Work by regional and local publications. Discover more at quiddity.com.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• 4 1/2 Day Work Week
• Paid Time Off
• Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• Retirement Plan 401k with Quiddity matching
• Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
• Paid Family Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Other Benefits

EEO STATEMENT

Quiddity is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and its employees. Quiddity strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity or any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.

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