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 Originally posted on Himalayas