Civil Project Engineer
Required Skills
Job Description
M\&S Engineering is seeking an experienced, licensed **Civil Project Engineer (P.E.)** to lead and stamp engineering deliverables for horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and directional boring projects. Our current project portfolio includes crossings beneath USACE\-regulated levees and flood risk management (FRM) structures, freshwater delivery canals, TxDOT highways, waterways, and railroad corridors. This role demands hands\-on expertise in USACE Section 408 permitting, hydraulic fracture analysis, and HDD bore path design and general civil or utility infrastructure experience. The PE of Record will also carry a formal mentorship responsibility for junior engineering staff working toward their own PE licensure.
**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
**Benefits**
* Salary commensurate with experience
* Employer paid health/dental/vision insurance
* Employer paid STD/LTD
* Life Insurance
* Candidate referral bonus
* 401k retirement plan with employer match
* Paid Holidays
* Earned vacation time
**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
**Benefits**
* Salary commensurate with experience
* Employer paid health/dental/vision insurance
* Employer paid STD/LTD
* Life Insurance
* Candidate referral bonus
* 401k retirement plan with employer match
* Paid Holidays
* Earned vacation time
Posted: 2026-04-28