Site Engineer (PE)

gradient group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gradient Group is seeking an innovative Civil Engineer to join our Site Development team in Houston, Texas. You will be responsible for creating engineering and construction plans for diverse development projects, overseeing operations, and managing junior team members.

The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, possess a Texas PE license, and have over 4 years of relevant experience. Join us to contribute to meaningful designs and advance your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience for site development civil engineering projects.
• Texas PE Required.
• Experience with local jurisdictional governments related to design criteria and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Producing site work & civil engineering construction plans.
• Overseeing daily operations and deliverables.
• Managing CAD Designers and junior team members.
• Reviewing and summarizing essential reports for design implementation.
• Compliance with QA/QC procedures.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Strong design skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Gradient Group is looking for an innovative Civil Engineer to join our Site Development team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with creating engineering and construction plans for a variety of development projects based on their calculations and any research conducted. This person should have experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, H&H and be able to utilize strong design skills.

Key Technical Responsibilities

• Producing private/public site work & civil engineering construction plans, reports, and studies for various projects.
• Overseeing daily operations and deliverables that may be necessary for the projects.
• Achieve project objectives by managing CAD Designers and junior team members.
• Manage client needs, project scopes, budgets, support personnel, and schedule.
• Management of consultants for design efforts outside of those handled by Gradient Group.
• Review and summarize environmental, geotechnical, traffic, and other essential reports for design implementation.
• Attend meetings with clients and consultants to understand project needs and issues, as well as present proposed solutions and design approaches.
• Construction administration management for submittals, RFI’s, and site visits with direct Contractor communication and field problem-solving capabilities.
• Comply and enforce QA/QC procedures for every phase of the project.
• Business development activities and assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience for site development civil engineering projects.
• Texas PE Required.
• Experience with local jurisdictional governments related to design criteria and permitting (City of Houston, Harris County, TxDOT, Ft Bend County, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in regard to project calls and correspondence.

Why Gradient Group?

At Gradient Group, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and professional growth. We offer opportunities to work on diverse projects, contribute to meaningful designs, and advance your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Salary will be determined based on experience.