Job Opportunities in Texas

We currently have an opening on the Transportation team as a Project Manager in Woodlands, TX. The candidate will manage a variety of people, projects, and engineering tasks using programs and procedures common to consulting engineering to City, County, and/or TxDOT standards and criteria. This position would be in our Woodlands office. 

General Responsibilities: 

• Design calculations, prepare plans, and direct schematic designs for TxDOT and local government projects. 
• Manage and maintain project schedules and financial requirements. 
• Utilize advanced techniques, theory, precepts, and practices in a specialized engineering field and related sciences and disciplines. 
• Interact with clients and other consultants, demonstrating good communication skills. 
• Exercise judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. 

Required Education/Licenses: 

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree Is Required 
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas 

Required Experience: 

• Six to ten years of experience with MicroStation, GEOPAK (or Open Roads), and TxDOT procedures is a must. 
• Experience with Civil 3D is a plus. 
• Must be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or on a daily basis as changes occur in project needs. 
• Proven experience in handling project management responsibilities, including multiple deadlines. 
• Strong communication skills to interact with clients and internal employees. 

This position is responsible for the daily management of Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, multiple survey technicians, and support staff in the Survey department.

General Responsibilities: 

• Supervise business and project operations in the Survey department. 
• Oversee budget, client relations, and business development. 
• Direct daily activities of the Survey department, including project time and cost estimates. 
• Oversee manpower and project projections. 

Business Responsibilities: 

• Establish an annual business plan with the director of surveying. 
• Establish office objectives. 
• Collaborate with PMS. 
• Establish a group plan. 
• Balance staffing and workload. 
• Prioritize long-term resources. 
• Organize project team. 
• Achieve financial objectives. 
• Analyze team and group financial performance. 
• Initiate corrective actions. 
• Report results to management. 

Typical Responsibilities: 

• Manage and lead a team working on project scope. 
• Establish project plan and objectives. 
• Collaborate with project managers to help them determine timeframes, budgets, staffing, and project schedules. 
• Assist with developing project proposals as needed. 
• Maintain executive-level client relationships. 
• Respond to project inquiries. 
• Serve as liaison between client and project team members. 
• Research project information. 
• Utilize AutoCAD and other related software packages as needed. 
• Communicate with other survey staff. 
• Provide guidance to team members. 
• Maintain project budget and schedule and report results to management. 
• Ensure product quality and reputation. 
• Contribute to team effort. 
• Achieve group performance objectives. 
• Assist with business development/marketing support and presentations. 
• Proactively build and maintain relationships with current and future clients. 
• Ensure group performance. 
• Supervise, coach, counsel, and mentor team members. 
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge. 
• Accomplish related results as needed. 
• Promote internal communication. 

Required Education/Licenses: 

• Texas RPLS License 

Required Experience: 

• 15 Years of Experience in the Industry 
• 5 Years of Project Management Experience 
• Strong Communication Skills 

The candidate will manage a variety of engineering tasks using programs and procedures of consulting engineering to TxDOT criteria. This position could be in the College Station.

General Responsibilities: 

• Design calculations, prepare plans, and direct schematic designs for TxDOT and local government projects. 
• Supervise EITs and other similar entry-level staff. 

Required Education/Licenses: 

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering Degree Is Required 
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas 

Required Experience: 

• Four to eight years of experience with MicroStation and GEOPAK. 
• Multiple levels of responsibility are available in the local City of College Station/Bryan; experience is a plus. 
• Must be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or on a daily basis as changes occur in project needs. 
• Proven experience in handling multiple tasks and deadlines. 
• Strong communication skills to interact with clients and internal employees. 
• Ability to build strong relationships. 

As a fully competent professional engineer with a minimum of 10 years of site experience in the Houston Market, the candidate must have experience in project management, site engineering, business development, team building, and project profitability for retail, industrial, institutional, commercial, and multifamily projects. 

General Responsibilities: 

• Has a strong history of profitable repeat business and long-term client relationships, self-starter requiring minimal supervision. 
• Must be a team leader, development, and client manager. 
• Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on an assignment basis and is not an ongoing substantial component at this level. 
• Has experience in proposal writing and project management. 
• Conceptualize the initial design approach for a major phase of a large project or have overall responsibility for the engineering work on a project. 
• Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate engineering work involving conventional engineering practices, which may include a variety of complex features, such as conflicting design requirements. 
• Exercise judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. 

Required Education/Licenses: 

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree Is Required 
• Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer 

Required Experience: 

• 10 Years of Post-Graduate Experience in Site Engineering 
• Strong Communication Skills 
• Ability to Build Strong Relationships 
• Experience in Client Management 

As a fully competent Engineer, performs work involving the application of all conventional aspects of the subject matter of the functional area of the assignment. 

General Responsibilities: 

• Conceptualize the initial design approach for a major phase of a large project or have overall responsibility for the engineering work on a project of limited scope. 
• Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate engineering work involving conventional engineering practices, which may include a variety of complex features, such as conflicting design requirements. 
• May work as an assistant project manager or assistant project engineer. 
• Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on an assignment basis and is not an ongoing substantial component at this level.  
• Exercise judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. 
• Determine additional information that is needed from internal clients and coordinate them directly with our firm. 
• Make basic decisions regarding alternative procedures when information is not given. 

Required Education/Licenses: 

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree Is Required 
• Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer or Has Made an Application and Is Awaiting Registration 

Required Experience: 

• Over 4 Years of Post-Graduate Experience 
• Strong Communication Skills 

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world, that ideas inspire positive change, that coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives, and that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Develop traffic studies, including traffic impact analyses, traffic forecasting, traffic signal timing plans, and microscopic and macroscopic simulation modeling. 
• Work closely with project engineers to prepare PS&E plans, including signing and striping, traffic signals, illumination, and ITS for various state and local agencies. 
• Grow the traffic group in the Houston area, which will involve growing the local program, helping develop and meet financial goals, and supporting the area marketing plan. 
• Work closely with the area manager, transportation business group manager, transportation program manager, section managers, and multiple project managers. 
• Participate as part of a group of professionals engaged in transportation planning, traffic analysis, project development, and community planning activities. 
• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering  
• PE  
• Over 8 Years of Experience, Including Extensive Experience Leading Traffic Projects for DOTs, MPOs, and Local Governments 
• Strong Knowledge of SYNCHRO, VISSIM, and MicroStation  
• Familiarity with Industry Standards (NTCIP, NEMA, IEEE, and NEC), TxDOT, and/or Other Transportation Agencies’ Standards and Specifications  
• Experience Managing/Mentoring Staff and Providing Technical Leadership 
• Strong Communication, Client, and Project Management Skills 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s Degree in Traffic/Transportation Is Preferred 
• Preference Is Given to Local Candidates 

Our firm is an employee-owned company, and our people take pride in their projects and workplaces. We have talented employees across the nation and are always looking for exceptional individuals to join the team. With 25 office locations, we are growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future. We offer great benefits and are 100% employee-owned. 

We currently have an opening on the transportation team as a project manager. The candidate will manage a variety of people, projects, and engineering tasks using programs and procedures common to consulting engineering to city, county, and/or TxDOT standards and criteria. This position would be in the West Houston Office. 

General Responsibilities: 

• Design calculations, prepare plans, and direct schematic designs for TxDOT and local government projects. 
• Manage and maintain project schedules and financial requirements. 
• Use advanced techniques, theory, precepts, and practices in a specialized engineering field and related sciences and disciplines. 
• Interact with clients and other consultants, demonstrating good communication skills. 
• Exercise judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. 

Required Education/Licenses: 

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering  
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas 

Required Experience: 

• Six to ten years of experience with MicroStation, GEOPAK (or Open Roads), and TxDOT procedures is a must. 
• Flexibility to change work assignments on short notice and/or on a daily basis as project needs change is a must. 
• Proven experience in handling project management responsibilities, including multiple deadlines, is a must. 
• Strong communication skills to interact with clients and internal employees is a must. 
• The ability to build strong relationships is a must. 

As a fully competent professional engineer with a minimum of 10 years of site experience in the Houston market. Candidate must have experience in project management, site engineering, business development, team building, and project profitability for retail, industrial, institutional, commercial, and multifamily projects.

General Responsibilities: 

• Has a strong history of profitable repeat business and long-term client relationships, self-starter requiring minimal supervision. 
• Is a team leader, development, and client manager. 
• Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on an assignment basis and is not an ongoing substantial component at this level. 
• Has experience in proposal writing and project management. 
• Conceptualize the initial design approach for a major phase of a large project or have overall responsibility for the engineering work on a project. 
• Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate engineering work involving conventional engineering practices, which may include a variety of complex features, such as conflicting design requirements. 
• Exercise judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. 

Required Education/Licenses: 

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Is Required 
• Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer 

Required Experience: 

• 10 Years of Post-Graduate Experience in Site Engineering 
• Strong Communication Skills 
• Ability to Build Strong Relationships 
• Experienced in Client Management 

We have an opening for a Professional Engineer in H&H. This person will be a Sr. Project Manager on water resource projects with responsibility for applying knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas using advanced techniques, theory, precepts, and practices in a specialized engineering field and related sciences and disciplines.  

General Responsibilities: 

• Apply knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas using advanced techniques, theory, precepts, and practices in a specialized engineering field and related sciences and disciplines. 
• Lead a team of EITs, designers, and CAD draftsmen to produce analytical reports and/or design plans, specifications, and estimates as may be requested/required by the client. 
• Plan, coordinate, design, and direct projects with many complex features, including drainage channel and culvert design, detention/retention pond design, storm sewer design, and stormwater pump stations for public works clients. 
• Has the ability to communicate and meet with various elected boards to provide technical support. 
• When requested, this position will also serve as a liaison with the Land Development Project Managers to provide technical guidance. 

Required Education/Licenses: 

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Is Required 
• Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer 

Required Experience: 

• Years of Specialized Experience in Water Resources 
• Strong Communication Skills 
• Ability to Build Strong Relationships 

Planning and Landscape Architecture We currently have an opening on the Planning and Landscape Architecture team as a Planner II. 

General Responsibilities: 

• Support Senior Planning staff in all project facets, including project management, concept development, production, and some client liaison and marketing. 
• Design conceptual and schematic land plans, conduct site planning studies, write variance and zoning request documents, work with the staff in various cities throughout the region on project approvals, perform land use analysis, and prepare reports. 
• Prepare new community plans, including detailed layouts of residential lots, commercial, office, institutional, parks, and open space and public land uses. 
• Research, organize, write reports, listen, facilitate, and speak effectively in front of groups. 

Required Education: 

• Undergraduate Degree in Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Design-Related Field 

Required Experience: 

• A mid-level planner (Planner II) is required to meet all criteria of the Planner I level. 
• Individuals must be detail-oriented and able to conduct research and express results. 
• AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-Up, and Microsoft Office Suite skills are required; Lumion skills are a plus. 
• Excellent computer graphic skills are required, and traditional “hand” graphic ability is a plus. 
• Must demonstrate experience in working within a team structure. 
• Strong design skills, organizing information in written and drawn formats, knowledge, understanding, and ability to work within the parameters of zoning codes and design guidelines, along with the ability to provide assessment for development locations, are required. 
• A minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in planning, preferably with community-based planning, from conceptual plans to detailed lot plans, but must also have diverse interests, intellectual curiosity, and an interest in producing a range of innovative and creative products to meet client needs. 
• Strong communication skills are required. 
• Has the ability to build strong relationships. 

Our firm is an employee-owned company, and our people carry pride in their projects and their workplaces. We have talented employees across the nation and are always looking for exceptional individuals to join the team. With 25 office locations, we are growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future. We offer great benefits and are 100% employee-owned. 

We currently have an opening on the transportation team as a project manager. The candidate will manage a variety of people, projects, and engineering tasks using programs and procedures common to consulting engineering to city, county, and/or TxDOT standards and criteria. This position would be in the West Houston Office.  

General Responsibilities: 

• Design calculations, prepare plans, and direct schematic designs for TxDOT and local government projects. 
• Manage and maintain project schedules and financial requirements. 
• Use advanced techniques, theory, precepts, and practices in a specialized engineering field and related sciences and disciplines. 
• Interact with the clients and other consultants and must have good communication skills. 
• Exercise judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. 

Required Education/Licenses: 

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree Is Required 
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas 

Required Experience: 

• Six to ten years of experience with MicroStation, GEOPAK (or Open Roads), and TxDOT procedures is a must. 
• Must be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or on a daily basis as changes occur in project needs. 
• Proven experience in handling project management responsibilities, including multiple deadlines. 
• Must have strong communication skills to interact with clients and internal employees. 
• Has the ability to build strong relationships. 

As a fully competent professional engineer with a minimum of 10 years of site experience in the Houston market, the candidate must have experience in project management, site engineering, business development, team building, and project profitability for retail, industrial, institutional, commercial, and multifamily projects.  

General Responsibilities: 

• Has a strong history of profitable repeat business and long-term client relationships, self-starter requiring minimal supervision. 
• Must be a team leader, development, and client manager. 
• Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on an assignment basis and is not an ongoing substantial component at this level. 
• Must have experience in proposal writing and project management. 
• Conceptualize the initial design approach for a major phase of a large project or have overall responsibility for the engineering work on a project 
• Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate engineering work involving conventional engineering practices, which may include a variety of complex features, such as conflicting design requirements. 
• Exercise judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. 

Required Education/Licenses: 

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Is Required 
• Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer 

Required Experience: 

• 10 Years of Post-Graduate Experience in Site Engineering 
• Strong Communication Skills 
• Ability to Build Strong Relationships 
• Experienced in Client Management 

We have an opening for a professional engineer in H&H. This person will be a senior project manager on water resource projects with responsibility for applying knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas using advanced techniques, theory, precepts, and practices in a specialized engineering field and related sciences and disciplines.  

General Responsibilities: 

• Apply knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas using advanced techniques, theory, precepts, and practices in a specialized engineering field and related sciences and disciplines. 
• Lead a team of EITs, designers, and CAD draftsmen to produce analytical reports and/or design plans, specifications, and estimates as may be requested/required by the client. 
• Plan, coordinate, design, and direct projects with many complex features consisting of drainage channel and culvert design, detention/retention pond design, storm sewer design, and stormwater pump stations for public works clients. 
• Has the ability to communicate and meet with various elected boards to provide technical support. 
• When requested, this position will also serve as a liaison with the Land Development Project Managers to provide technical guidance. 

Required Education/Licenses: 

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Is Required 
• Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer 

Required Experience: 

• Over 10 Years of Specialized Experience in Water Resources 
• Strong Communication Skills 
• Ability to Build Strong Relationships 

We currently have an opening on the Land Development team as a Design Engineer. Independently performs engineering assignments with clear and specified objectives involving conventional types of plans, surveys, investigations, structures, or equipment.  

General Responsibilities: 

• Design specific system components for the overall design effort. 
• Perform design calculations, prepare equipment or material specifications, and provide direction to technical support or drafting personnel. 
• Assignments require the investigation of a limited number of variables; supervisory assistance is provided on unusual problems and possible solutions. 
• Determine additional information that is needed from internal clients and coordinate them directly with our firm. 
• Make basic decisions regarding alternative procedures when information is not given. 

Required Education/Licenses: 

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Is Required 
• Certified Engineer-in-Training 

Required Experience: 

• Over 3 Years of Post-Graduate Experience or Master’s Degree and 1-3 Years of Post-Masters Experience 
• Strong Communication Skills 

Our firm and our people take pride in their projects and their workplaces. We have talented employees across the nation and are always looking for exceptional individuals to join the company team. With 25 office locations, we are growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future. We offer great benefits and are 100% employee-owned. 

General Responsibilities: 

• Work closely with project managers, planners, and senior design staff on a broad range of project types and scales to prepare design presentations, feasibility studies, park/recreation master plans, guideline documents, planting designs, urban design studies, and construction documentation. Projects range from commercial developments, mixed-use, community parks, rec-centers, sports complexes, water sport and boating recreational facilities, town center re-developments, community hardscape, landscape, entry, and signage/documentation. 
• Must have a desire to work in a team-based environment with the ability to assume multiple project assignments and meet given project/production deadlines while mentoring/managing entry-level/intern design team members. 
• Must have extensive experience with the design process, including conceptual design, design development, and construction documentation. 
• Must have experience with a broad range of graphical representations with the ability to innovate and provide high-quality presentations and documents as required. Graphic abilities should include hand drawing/ rendering, digital graphics, and 3D representation, including experience with Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Sketch-up, and Lumion. 
• Must be proficient with preparing construction documents, including grading, drainage, hardscape, lighting, irrigation, planting, construction estimates, and bid documents. 
• Experience with construction administration and construction observation is desired. 
• Must have the ability to perform site analysis, analyze design guidelines, coordinate with the design team, layout accessibility plans, prepare preliminary cost estimates, and demonstrate a working knowledge of plant materials specific to the project locale. 
• May be required to visit project sites to photograph existing conditions and opportunities, collect data and information, and/or construction sites to observe, photograph, and prepare a report on construction progress, complete substantial completion review and prepare punch lists, and meet with contractors. 
• Assist in filing plans as necessary to various jurisdictions. 
• Research product technology, trends, and specific project-related concepts. 

Required Education: 

• BA or BS in Landscape Architecture 

Required Experience: 

• Mid-Level Landscape Architect with 3-6 Years of Applicable Working Experience 
• Licensed or Working Toward Licensure Expected 
• AutoCAD, Civil3D, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Sketch-Up, and Microsoft Office Skills Required 
• Experience with Lumion and Creative Cloud Is Desired 
• Working Understanding with the Ability to Apply Principles of Landscape Architecture, Grading, Drainage Concepts and Systems, and Conceptual and Schematic Design  
• Strong Communication and Graphic Skills 
• Ability to Work in a Team Environment and Build Strong Relationships 

We take pride in our projects and workplaces. We have talented employees across the nation and are always looking for exceptional individuals to join the team. With 25 office locations, we are growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future. We offer great benefits and are 100% employee-owned. We currently have an opening on the NTX Land Development team as a project engineer.  

General Responsibilities: 

• Conceptualize the initial design approach for a major phase of a large project or have overall responsibility for the engineering work on a project of limited scope. 
• Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate engineering work involving conventional engineering practices, which may include various complex features, such as conflicting design requirements. 
• May work as an assistant project manager or assistant project engineer. 
• Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on an assignment basis and is not an ongoing substantial component at this level. 
• Exercise judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. 
• Determine additional information that is needed from internal clients and coordinate them directly with our firm. 
• Make basic decisions regarding alternative procedures when information is not given. 

Required Education/Licenses: 

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering  
• Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer or Has Made an Application and Is Awaiting Registration 

Required Experience: 

• 5 Years of Post-Graduate Experience 
• Strong Communication Skills 
• Ability to Build Strong Relationships 

The project manager will assist senior management with administering civil projects. Projects include street and utility rehabilitation and new design; drainage, water, and wastewater design—new and rehab; and commercial site design. Aspects of the job include project and staff management, QA/QC of deliverables, client relations, meetings, team leadership, planning, analysis, design, bid/construction phases, and regulatory clearance.  

General Responsibilities: 

• Project design to include, but not limited to, street horizontal and vertical design, utility design (storm, water, and wastewater), grading, SWPPP, drainage design, and site design. 
• Production of construction documents requiring accomplished skills with AutoCAD, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Review of plans, specs, and contract documents for QA/QC. 
• Process construction documents through applicable government agencies. 
• Meetings with clients and contractors. 
• Bid phase services. 
• Construction phase services, including field visits, inspections, and report preparation. 
• Management of project schedules and budgets. 
• Supervision of technical staff and EITs. 

(Note: All of the above work will be accomplished under the supervision of senior management staff. However, the project manager will be expected to grow in his/her knowledge and take on increasing responsibilities.) 

Required Education/Licenses: 

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering  
• Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer 

Required Experience: 

• Project design and management experience for public works clients in the Texas Gulf Coast region. 
• Eight to ten years of experience in civil/public works engineering and over five years of experience as a PE. 
• Strong communication skills (written and oral) and demonstrated technical aptitude. 
• Accomplished skills with AutoCAD, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

General Responsibilities: 

• Administer and manage assigned construction contract(s) on behalf of our firm. 
• Communicate with the client formally and informally as required to keep the client informed and to assist client decision-making per the contract. 
• Communicate with the contractor formally and informally to stay abreast of the contractor’s actions and schedule and to assist the contractor’s understanding of the contract. 
• Direct and oversee inspection efforts of our firm or sub-consultant inspectors for necessary observations of work to provide for contract compliance and quality assurance. 
• Coordinate on behalf of our firm and client(s) with governmental entities, other consultants, property owners, community representatives, and stakeholders, as required and authorized, so as to facilitate construction project management and completion. 
• Direct and oversee the compilation of project records for each assigned project. 

Technical Responsibilities: 

• Review contract construction documents and proposed contract changes for constructability. 
• Review and oversee implementation of terms of general conditions, special conditions, technical specifications, and engineered drawings. 
• Receive, coordinate, and respond to requests for information. 
• Receive, coordinate, and respond to contractually required submittals and contractor proposals. 
• Prepare and recommend contract changes and notices as appropriate for the client’s interests. 
• Review and monitor schedule and updates to include effecting changes in contract time as appropriate. 
• Review and make recommendations for cost estimates and cost proposals. 
• Prepare and recommend progress payments. 
• Approve inspection reports for conformity with the contract. 
• Coordinate and conduct progress reviews and special meetings.

Managerial Responsibilities:  

• Direct efforts of company staff, sub-consultants, and other client consultants, as applicable, for overall management of the construction and administration of the construction contract. 
• Plan, schedule, or coordinate the execution and record of activities for multiple projects. Prepare proposals to provide professional services. 
• Assist in business development and develop technical approaches for proposals.

Direction Received:  

• Receive administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.

Communication Skills:  

• Effective oral and written communication in order to interact with employees, clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others. 
• Lead project meetings and make presentations. 

Position Requirements  

Travel and/or Environment:  

• Visually observing and differentiating details and colors of objects; recognizing sound, tone, and pitch; speaking and writing clearly and effectively; adjusting to interruption and changes; working in hot, cold, and noisy work areas; standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods; climbing stairs and ladders; dealing with people in tense situations, and lifting up to forty (40) pounds. 
• Must have a state driver’s license and carry applicable state-mandated auto insurance. 
• Must have dependable transportation to attend meetings or to make field visits on short notice. 
• Must be willing and available to work all shifts, including rotation, weekends, and holidays. 

Qualifications and Educational Requirements/Experience:  

• Must have over 10 years of experience. An advanced degree may be substituted for the experience. 
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Construction Technology, or Civil Engineering from an ABABET-accredited program or related field. An advanced degree is desirable.  
• Engaged in life-long learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues.  

Licensure and Certification:  

• Construction Professional or Professional Engineer with the Capacity to Attain a Certified Construction Manager and/or Professional Engineering License within 6 Months 

Our firm is employee-owned and takes pride in providing clients with innovative and effective approaches to planning and designing the built environment. The landscape architecture team is growing and is looking for talented people to join us. We are currently searching for a landscape architect for our growing practice area. 

The landscape architecture team works on various project types, such as master plans and designs for public parks and trails, commercial developments, master-planned residential amenities, urban renewal and streetscapes, transportation projects, and Low-Impact Development (LID). 

Our Firm is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm in Houston, TX, providing services in civil engineering, traffic and transportation engineering, surveying, land planning, construction management, and landscape architecture. Founded in 1936, we employ a full complement of licensed engineers, planners, surveyors, and landscape architects. 

While we provide a wide range of civil engineering solutions, we specialize in providing expert consulting services in all aspects of traffic engineering and transportation planning design. We take pride in our firm’s ability to provide an innovative and effective approach to project planning and design with an emphasis on economics. 

We are seeking a senior traffic engineer with the following minimum qualifications: BS or MS in Civil Engineering with a transportation/traffic engineering focus; PTOE is a plus. Successful candidates will have 3-8 years of experience in traffic engineering or transportation planning projects with a PE in Texas (or eligibility). 

Responsibilities: 

• Prepare permitting application packages and engineering reports. 
• Perform site research and prepare due diligence reports for new projects. 
• Conduct field visits to understand existing site conditions and confirm the accuracy of third-party surveys. 
• Attend meetings with Project Engineers and Project Managers to meet public review staff. 
• Prepare and revise project schedules under the direction of a Project Manager. 
• Coordinate and execute plan distribution when project submittals and updates occur. 
• Utilize AutoCAD to address review comments and prepare plan updates. 
• Utilize Arc GIS to prepare site investigation and project report exhibits.

Education/Experience: 

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Degree 

Skills and Special Requirements/Licensing: 

• Engineer in Training (EIT) License Obtained or Scheduled to Sit for an Exam 

The Electrical Engineer-Water/Wastewater/Public Works, with a pay range of $110,000-150,000 plus sign-in and year-end bonus, will work in our electrical division and serve clients in the public works/infrastructure space. 

He/she will work with an experienced team of highly motivated engineers/designers and other interdisciplinary personnel, such as process, mechanical, and civil engineers/designers, who specialize in public works and private client projects for water and wastewater treatment facilities. 

These typically include designing for pump stations, lift stations, skid-based water treatment systems, electrical switchgear, motor control centers, standby and emergency power systems, roadway/area lighting, underground conduit systems, cable tray systems, basic associated instrumentation, and control systems. 

General Responsibilities: 

• Develop electrical power systems for the public works group.  
• Perform designs and calculations that include utility services, standby power generation, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, conduit and cable schedules, electrical system design (lighting, instrumentation, control and monitoring, and communications), detailed design, and preparation of electrical specifications in low-voltage to medium-voltage electrical systems. 
• Work across the electrical project execution lifecycle, with assistance and review from other senior electrical engineers as needed, from concept development to detailed final design and construction phase with engineering services during construction, including review of and providing written responses to shop drawing submittals, requests for information (RFIs), change proposal requests, coordination with client and other internal project managers. 

Required Education/Licenses: 

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering with a Focus on Power or a Related Field of Study 
• Texas PE (Electrical) Mandatory

Required Experience: 

• Minimum five years of post-graduate experience in the conceptual and detailed design of electrical/instrumentation/control systems for water/wastewater and public works entities. 
• Design experience with water/wastewater, pump, and lift station-type facilities is desirable. 
• Experience in P&ID coordination with the piping group for review and markup of electrical system designs. I&C experience preferred, not mandatory. 
• Must have broad skills with various software packages (Word, Excel, Project Scheduling). 
• Must demonstrate strong technical writing and communication skills. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with I&C Design of Wastewater, Water, and Public Works Clients 
• Skill in Using ETAP and/or SKM Software Would Be a Plus 
• PMP/CAPM Certification 

General Responsibilities: 

• Support senior planning staff in all facets of projects, including project management, concept development, production, and some client liaison and marketing. 
• Design conceptual land use plans and residential lot layouts and conduct site planning. 
• Required design skills include preparing new community plans, including detailed layouts of residential lots, commercial, office, institutional, parks, open space, and public land uses. 
• Must be able to research, organize, write reports, listen, facilitate, and speak effectively in front of groups. 

Required Education: 

• Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Other Design-Related Regional Planning or Urban Planning Fields

Required Experience: 

• Must have AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-Up, and Microsoft Office Suite skills. 
• Excellent computer graphic skills are required, and traditional “hand” graphic ability is a plus. 
• Must demonstrate experience in working within a team structure. 
• Must have strong design skills, organizing information in written and drawn formats, knowledge, understanding, and ability to work within the parameters of zoning codes and design guidelines, along with the ability to provide assessment for development locations. 
• A minimum of 3-6 years of experience in planning, preferably with community-based planning, from conceptual land use plans to residential lot layout design to site planning, but must also have diverse interests, intellectual curiosity, and an interest in producing a range of innovative and creative products to meet client needs. 

General Responsibilities: 

• Work closely with the design team, receiving direction, guidance, and oversight from senior design staff on a broad range of project types and scales to prepare design presentations, code requirement summaries, park/recreation master plans, multifamily amenity layouts, planting designs, and construction documentation. 
• Experience working on projects that range from community parks, single and multi-family developments, and streetscapes to commercial, institutional, and industrial developments. 
• Must have the desire to work in a team-based environment with the ability to assist with multiple project assignments, meet given project/production deadlines, produce high-quality end products, and be a strong contributor. 
• Must have the ability to receive constructive feedback, expand knowledge, improve skill sets, and show progressive improvement. 
• Must understand the design process, including conceptual design, design development, and construction documentation, as well as some construction administration. 
• Experience with a broad range of graphical representations with the ability to innovate and provide high-quality presentations and documents as required; graphic abilities should include hand sketching for communication (not necessarily presentation)/rendering, digital graphics, and 3D representation. 
• Must understand the principles of construction documentation, including grading, drainage, layout, hardscape, lighting, irrigation, and planting; experience with working on and preparing construction documents is a must. 
• Must have the ability to perform site analysis, analyze design guidelines, coordinate with the design team, layout accessibility plans, prepare preliminary cost estimates, and demonstrate a working knowledge of plant materials with an ability to layout planting plans that consider project location, plant color, mature size, and texture. 
• May be required to visit project sites to photograph existing conditions, identify opportunities and constraints, collect data and information, and/or observe, photograph, and prepare reports on construction progress. 
• Assist in filing plans as necessary to various jurisdictions. 
• Research product technology, trends, and specific project-related concepts.

Required Education: 

• BA or BS in Landscape Architecture Preferred 
• Those with Working Knowledge Will Be Considered 

Required Experience: 

• Landscape architect with 7-12 years of applicable experience is preferred, but all experience levels will be considered. 
• Licensure is desired but not required. 
• Must have experience with AutoCAD, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, and Microsoft Office; proficiency preferred. 
• Exposure or experience with LandFX, InDesign, Sketch-Up, Lumion, and Illustrator is desired. 
• Must understand the principles of landscape architecture, grading, drainage concepts and systems, and conceptual and schematic design. 
• Must have strong communication and graphic skills. 

Title: Lead MUD Project Manager – Special Districts (MUD) 
Division: Land Development 

The position involves serving as a project manager, which includes leading a team and organizing, executing, and coordinating project design, specifications, and construction contract documents for Drainage District, Levee Improvement District (LID), and Municipal Utility District (MUD) projects. Additionally, the candidate will attend meetings and function as a district engineer. The position requires strong leadership and communication skills with team members, clients, and governmental agencies. 

General Responsibilities: 

• Serve as primary contact for clients, serving as district engineer for multiple drainage districts, LIDS, and/or MUDS. 
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate assigned engineering work on multiple projects, including meeting schedules and budgets. 
• Lead meetings with clients, consultants, team members, and governmental agencies independently, without assistance. 
• Display knowledge of governmental public development codes and ordinances of multiple jurisdictions, design, bidding, and construction administration processes, typical district operations, TCEQ rules, and bond issues. 
• Supervise engineering and support personnel; develop and mentor team members on a daily basis. 
• Develop and review emergency action plans. 
• Develop and review capital improvement plans. 

Required Education/Licenses: 

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering 
• Licensed Professional Engineer (Texas) 

Required Experience: 

• Over 4 Years of Special District MUD or Applicable Experience 
• Over 1 Year of District Engineer Experience Preferred 
• Over 2 Years of Hydrology and Hydraulic Experience Preferred 
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills 

The candidate will manage a variety of transportation engineering tasks using programs and procedures meeting TxDOT and other governmental agency requirements.

General Responsibilities: 

• Design calculations, prepare plans, and direct schematic designs for TxDOT and local government road and highway projects. 
• Produce schematics and plans, specifications, and estimates. 
• Work with the leadership team to provide GEC/Program Management support to multiple agencies and TxDOT through all phases of the project development process. 
• Self-perform and manage both internal team members as well as other consultants through a variety of activities such as programming, funding, environmental document review, design/design reviews, cost estimating, scheduling, construction oversight, ROW, utilities, and long-term operations and maintenance. 

Required Education/Licenses: 

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree 
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Texas 

Required Experience: 

• 5-10 Years of Experience in Transportation and Roadway Projects 
• Proficiency in MicroStation and GEOPAK 
• Multiple Levels of Responsibility are Available 
• Must Be Flexible to Changes in Work Assignments as Changes Occur in Project Needs 
• Proven Experience in Handling Multiple Tasks and Deadlines 
• Strong Communication Skills to Interact with Clients and Internal Employees 
• TxDOT Precertification Desirable 
• Strong Experience with Scheduling Software and Microsoft Office Products a Plus 
• Ability to Work Independently and as Part of a Team and Coordinate with Multiple Disciplines 
• Experience in Basic Hydraulics and Drainage Design Is Desirable 

We currently have an opening on the planning and landscape architecture team as a principal planner. the principal planner will lead the business development activities and build relationships with clients, including directing all projects for the Colorado division. The priorities for this position include strategic planning, product design, quality assurance, and problem resolution. 

The principal planner must execute product design to meet company objectives, collaborate with management, and develop systems and controls to ensure compliance with quality standards. The position reports to a senior vice president with an advancement opportunity to a director-level position. 

General Responsibilities: 

• Lead the planning practice in all facets of projects, including project management, team coordination, production, client liaison, and marketing. 
• Design conceptual and schematic land plans, conduct site planning studies, write variance and zoning request documents, work with staff in various cities throughout the region on approval of projects, perform land use analysis, and prepare reports.  
• Must be able and willing to mentor less experienced planning staff. 
• Required design skills include the preparation of new community plans, including detailed layouts of residential lots, commercial, office, institutional, parks, and open space and public land uses. 
• Must be able to research, organize, and write reports, and listen, facilitate, and speak effectively in front of groups. 
• Must be able to discuss and defend variance, zoning, and other project requests in a public forum.

Required Education/Licenses: 

• Undergraduate Degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Other Design-Related Fields 

Required Experience: 

• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in planning, preferably with community-based planning, from conceptual plans to detailed lot plans, but must also have diverse interests, intellectual curiosity, and an interest in producing a range of innovative and creative products to meet client needs. 
• Over 3 years of experience as a practice leader and manager with direct reports. 
• Individuals must be detail-oriented and able to conduct research and express results. 
• Must have AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite experience. 
• Excellent computer graphic skills are required, and traditional “hand” graphic ability is a plus. 
• Must demonstrate experience in both leading and working within a team structure. 
• Strong design skills, organizing information in written and drawn formats, knowledge, understanding, and ability to work within the parameters of zoning codes and design guidelines, along with the ability to provide assessment for development locations. 
• Must demonstrate strong communication skills.  

The practice leader will lead the business development activities and build relationships with clients, including directing all water and wastewater projects for the North Texas division. The priorities for this position include strategic planning, product design, quality assurance, and problem resolution. The practice leader must execute product design to meet company objectives, collaborate with management, and develop systems and controls to ensure compliance with quality standards.

General Responsibilities: 

• Build relationships and grow businesses in the water and wastewater sector. 
• Develop business by a marketing company to existing clients and as well as identifying and marketing to new clients. 
• Support technical efforts for business development, such as the preparation of responses to RFPs and SOQs, preparation for presentations, and interfacing/coordinating the efforts of the office. 
• Develop scope, budget, and schedule. 
• Manage the design team’s performance on assigned projects. 
• Develop intermediate and long-range plans for systems operation, maintenance, and expansion to ensure adequate services to customers. 
• Review and recommend payment for damage claims against the company to ensure the company’s position is consistent and legally defensible. 
• Review major work orders. 
• Approve and justify operations budgets. 
• Prepare reports for and advise senior management on a regular basis regarding the activities of the department. 

Required Education/Licenses: 

• Bachelor’s Degree  
• Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer 

Required Experience: 

• Over 10 Years as a Practice Leader and Business Developer 
• Over 10 Years of Experience in Water and Wastewater Engineering 
• Experience in the North Texas Region 
• Proficiency in Appropriate Software for the Market 
• Excellent Attention to Detail and Impeccable Work Ethic 
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills 

General Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate with crews and technicians to establish project responsibilities and priorities. 
• Coordinate with project managers and other discipline leads on scheduling objectives and project milestones. 
• Assign daily responsibilities to survey field crews and office technicians. 
• Perform analysis of property boundaries. 
• Sign and seal surveys, maps, and survey-related documents as the responsible professional in charge of survey and mapping projects. 
• Perform in-process quality control of survey field activities, calculations, and project deliverables. 
• Perform business development and proposal preparation. 

Required Education/Licenses: 

• Texas RPLS License 

Required Experience: 

• 5 Years of Experience in the Industry 
• 5 Years of Project Management Experience 
• Project Scheduling, Personnel Management, and Work Production Technique 
• Effective Communication Skills, Both Oral and Written 
• Ability to Build Strong Relationships with Internal and External Clients 

The vice president of engineering manages and directs corporate engineering for the transportation division. The priorities for this position include strategic planning, product design, quality assurance, and problem resolution. The vice president of engineering must execute product design to meet company objectives, collaborate with management, and develop systems and controls to ensure compliance with quality standards.

General Responsibilities: 

• Build relationships and grow business in the transportation sector. 
• Develop business by a marketing company to existing clients and as well as identifying and marketing to new clients. 
• Meet with cities, counties, and local agencies for business development purposes. 
• Support technical efforts for business development, such as preparing responses to RFPs and SOQs, preparing presentations, and interfacing with/coordinating the office’s efforts. 
• Develop scope, budget, and schedule. 
• Manage the design team’s performance on assigned projects. 
• Develop intermediate and long-range plans for systems operation, maintenance, and expansion to ensure adequate customer services. 
• Review and recommend payment for damage claims against the company to ensure the company’s position is consistent and legally defensible. 
• Review major work orders. 
• Approve and justify construction budgets and operations budgets. 
• Prepare reports for and advise the President and Boards on a regular basis regarding activities of the department. 

Required Education/Licenses: 

• Bachelor’s Degree  

Required Experience: 

• PE License 
• Over 8 Years of Managerial Experience 
• Over 8 Years of Experience in Transportation Engineering 
• Experience with TxDOT 
• Proficiency in Appropriate Software for the Market 
• Excellent Attention to Detail and Impeccable Work Ethic 
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication 

We currently have an opening on the planning and landscape architecture team as a principal planner. The principal planner will lead the business development activities and build relationships with clients, including directing all projects for the Colorado division.  

The priorities for this position include strategic planning, product design, quality assurance, and problem resolution. The principal planner must execute product design to meet company objectives, collaborate with management, and develop systems and controls to ensure compliance with quality standards. The position reports to a senior vice president and has an advancement opportunity to a director-level position. 

General Responsibilities: 

• Lead the planning practice in all facets of projects, including project management, team coordination, production, client liaison, and marketing. 
• Duties include the design of conceptual and schematic land plans, site planning studies, writing variance and zoning request documents, working with staff in various cities throughout the region on approval of projects, performing land use analysis, and preparing reports.  
• Must be able and willing to mentor less experienced planning staff. 
• Required design skills include the preparation of new community plans, including detailed layouts of residential lots, commercial, office, institutional, parks, and open space and public land uses. 
• Must be able to research, organize, and write reports, and listen, facilitate, and speak effectively in front of groups. 
• Must be able to discuss and defend variance, zoning, and other project requests in a public forum. 

Required Education: 

• Undergraduate Degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Other Design-Related Fields 

Required Experience: 

• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in planning, preferably with community-based planning, from conceptual plans to detailed lot plans, but must also have diverse interests, intellectual curiosity, and an interest in producing a range of innovative and creative products to meet client needs. 
• Over three years of experience as a practice leader and manager with direct reports. 
• Individuals must be detail-oriented and able to conduct research and express results. 
• Must have experience in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Excellent computer graphic skills are required, and traditional “hand” graphic ability is a plus. 
• Must demonstrate experience in both leading and working within a team structure. 
• Strong design skills, organizing information in written and drawn formats, knowledge, understanding, and ability to work within the parameters of zoning codes and design guidelines, along with the ability to provide assessment for development locations. 
• Must demonstrate strong communication skills.