Civil Project Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design & Technical Leadership
• Serve as PE of Record lead design stamp and seal engineering plans and documents for HDD crossings under USACE-regulated levees canals TxDOT roadways waterways and railroad corridors
• Interpret geotechnical assessments bore path design settlement hydraulic fracture factor-of-safety (FOS) and apply appropriate methods based on project-specific regulatory requirements
• Develop design plans specifications and cost estimates for trenchless utility crossings
• Review and prepare federal state and local permit applications including TxDOT utility permits USACE Section 404/401/408 etc. and railroad crossing agreements
• Analyze field conditions drawings and specifications; perform engineering calculations and QA review
• Project & Client Management
• Manage technical scope schedule and deliverable quality for HDD permitting and design assignments
• Conduct site visits and field inspections during construction to verify compliance with engineered plans
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to clients regulatory agencies and review boards
• Participate in planning and construction administration of utility infrastructure projects
• Mentorship & Staff Development
• Provide structured mentorship to junior engineering staff guiding their technical development and supporting progression toward PE licensure
• Conduct internal technical training and peer review to elevate team-wide competency in trenchless design HDD bore analysis and regulatory compliance
• Share expertise in TxDOT procedures USACE permitting and utility crossing design with engineering staff at all levels

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (or Geotechnical Engineering); other engineering disciplines will not be considered for this role given the USACE regulatory environment
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Texas required at time of hire; verifiable through TBPELS
• Minimum 5 years of experience in civil or utility infrastructure engineering with demonstrated hands-on experience in trenchless/HDD crossing design
• Proven experience designing HDD crossings under regulated infrastructure waterways canals TxDOT roadways and/or USACE-regulated levees or embankments
• Direct experience with USACE Section 408 permitting and related specifications
• Demonstrated ability to perform or review hydraulic fracture FOS analysis for HDD beneath regulated water infrastructure
• Experience preparing or reviewing Design Implementation Project Plans (DIPPs) for USACE-regulated crossings
• Proficiency in HDPE pipe/conduit specification and HDD pull force and mud pressure calculations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare technical reports and lead client presentations
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation; Microsoft Office Suite
• Physically able to perform field site visits and inspections

Preferred

• Experience working with electric utility clients on underground or trenchless conduit installations
• Familiarity with municipal infrastructure projects (roadway drainage water/wastewater)
• Prior formal or informal mentorship experience with EIT or junior engineering staff
• Experience with HDD pull force and mud pressure calculations
• Knowledge of standard engineering software for trenchless design analysis