Civil Project Engineer, The Woodlands

Job Description

Job Description

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 requirementsDevelop 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 reviewProject&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 boardsParticipate 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 complianceShare 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 environmentActive 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 embankmentsDirect 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 crossingsProficiency 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 inspectionsPreferred 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 calculationsKnowledge of standard engineering software for trenchless design analysis