Site Engineer

Burnett Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists is seeking a Texas-licensed Civil Project Engineer (PE) for site development in Houston, TX. This onsite, direct-hire role supports commercial and private development from initial design and permitting through construction, blending hands-on design with project coordination.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in civil/site development, strong AutoCAD and Civil 3D skills, and familiarity with Houston-area permitting and agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Active Texas PE license required.
• 4+ years of civil/site development engineering experience.
• Strong AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience.
• Experience with H&H, stormwater and drainage design.
• Knowledge of Houston-area development and permitting requirements.
• Experience working with agencies such as City of Houston, Harris County, Fort Bend County and/or TxDOT.
• Ability to independently manage engineering assignments and coordinate multiple project stakeholders.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop civil/site plans for new development and redevelopment projects.
• Design and coordinate grading, drainage, paving, utilities, and site infrastructure.
• Perform and/or review hydrology and hydraulic (H&H) calculations and studies.
• Prepare construction drawings, engineering reports, calculations, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate projects through permitting with Houston-area agencies and municipalities.
• Work directly with clients, architects, contractors, and outside consultants.
• Provide guidance and technical oversight to CAD designers and junior engineers.
• Track project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and overall progress.
• Review geotechnical, environmental, traffic, and other third-party studies as they relate to the civil design.
• Support projects during construction, including RFIs, submittal reviews, site observations, and field-related design issues.
• Review project documents for technical accuracy and quality.
• Assist with client relationships and future project opportunities.

Skills

Texas PE license

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Site development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Civil Project Engineer - Site Development (PE) Houston, TX | Onsite | Direct Hire Salary: $100K-$150K DOE We are seeking a Texas-licensed Civil PE to join an established engineering team in Houston. This position will support a variety of commercial and private development projects, taking projects from initial design and permitting through construction. The ideal candidate has a strong site development background and is comfortable being both hands-on technically and involved in project coordination. Experience with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, drainage/H&H, and Houston-area permitting requirements is important for this role.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop civil/site plans for new development and redevelopment projects.
• Design and coordinate grading, drainage, paving, utilities, and site infrastructure.
• Perform and/or review hydrology and hydraulic (H&H) calculations and studies.
• Prepare construction drawings, engineering reports, calculations, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate projects through permitting with Houston-area agencies and municipalities.
• Work directly with clients, architects, contractors, and outside consultants.
• Provide guidance and technical oversight to CAD designers and junior engineers.
• Track project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and overall progress.
• Review geotechnical, environmental, traffic, and other third-party studies as they relate to the civil design.
• Support projects during construction, including RFIs, submittal reviews, site observations, and field-related design issues.
• Review project documents for technical accuracy and quality.
• Assist with client relationships and future project opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Active Texas PE license – required
• 4+ years of civil/site development engineering experience
• Strong AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience
• Experience with H&H, stormwater and drainage design
• Knowledge of Houston-area development and permitting requirements
• Experience working with agencies such as City of Houston, Harris County, Fort Bend County and/or TxDOT
• Ability to independently manage engineering assignments and coordinate multiple project stakeholders
• Strong communication and client-facing skills

Compensation: $100,000-$150,000 depending on experience. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity in Houston for a Civil PE looking for a role that combines technical design, project ownership, and opportunities to take on greater responsibility. HOUIT41