Civil Project Engineer | Denton
Project Engineer (PE) - Municipal / Site Development
Location: Texas
Experience: 4-10 Years
Licensure: PE License Required (Texas Preferred)
Position Overview
We are seeking a Civil Project Engineer (PE) to support the planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure and site development projects. This role will be responsible for technical design, project coordination, client interaction, and engineering production on a variety of projects involving municipal infrastructure, drainage, utilities, subdivisions, master-planned developments, and public works improvements.
The ideal candidate will have experience preparing construction documents, coordinating with municipalities, and supporting project managers on projects from concept through construction.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and oversee civil engineering design for municipal and land development projects.
- Design and develop construction plan sets, specifications, and engineering reports.
- Perform engineering calculations for:
- Drainage and stormwater systems
- Water and wastewater utilities
- Roadway improvements
- Site grading and earthwork
- Detention and conveyance systems
- Coordinate project deliverables with clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
- Support zoning, platting, subdivision, permitting, and entitlement processes.
- Assist with master planning and infrastructure planning studies.
- Participate in client meetings and project presentations.
- Support grant-funded projects through engineering coordination and documentation.
- Prepare cost estimates, technical memorandums, and project reports.
- Conduct quality control reviews of engineering plans and calculations.
- Coordinate with surveyors, planners, architects, and other consultants.
- Provide construction phase services including RFIs, submittals, field observations, and contractor coordination.
- Mentor EITs and design staff.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
- PE License required.
- 4-10 years of civil engineering experience.
- Experience working on municipal infrastructure and/or site development projects.
- Strong understanding of design standards, permitting requirements, and municipal regulations.
- Excellent communication and project coordination skills.
Technical Experience
- Municipal infrastructure design
- Site development engineering
- Drainage and stormwater design
- Water and wastewater utility design
- Subdivision development
- Grading and earthwork
- Zoning and entitlement support
- Master planning
- Public works projects
- Construction administration
Software
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- HEC-RAS
- HEC-HMS
- Hydraflow
- ArcGIS
- Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Background
- Experience working directly with cities, counties, utility districts, and developers.
- Familiarity with municipal capital improvement programs and development regulations.
- Experience preparing engineer's opinions of probable cost and technical studies.
- Desire to grow into a Project Manager role and develop client-facing responsibilities.
This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful municipal and site development projects while gaining exposure to project management, client interaction, and long-term career growth within a growing civil engineering practice.
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