Civil Engineer Jobs in Texas
Civil Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with steady demand across transportation infrastructure, water systems, land development, and energy sector construction at every level from entry-level staff engineer through senior project engineer and principal. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin account for the largest share of openings, where firms like Jacobs Engineering, AECOM, and Freese and Nichols have deep roots and consistent hiring. Structural, water resources, and transportation engineering are the most in-demand specialties statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Stealth Group Stealth Group is a real estate developer and builder in the Houston area. We develop and build gas stations and convenience stores, warehouse and industrial parks, retail centers, and land development projects. We handle civil design in-house and manage the full path from site concept to permit to construction, and we are building an in-house engineering capability to support that work. Role Summary The Lead Civil Engineer (PE) is the lead engineer on all Stealth Group projects. You will design and seal civil work, coordinate the outside structural, MEP and architectural consultants, and own the permit and construction package through city, county, TxDOT and TDLR review. This is a founding engineering role. The hire is expected to seed a future Stealth Engineering firm, including TBPELS firm registration, and will help shape how that practice is built. Responsibilities Serve as lead engineer and engineer of record for civil site design on Stealth Group projects, including fuel station and convenience store sites, warehouse parks, retail centers and land development. Prepare site plans, grading, drainage and detention design, utility design (water, sanitary, storm) and paving, and seal the civil documents. Prepare and manage permit submittals with municipalities and counties, including Fort Bend County, Harris County and surrounding jurisdictions, and respond to review comments. Prepare and obtain TxDOT driveway and access permits. Coordinate outside structural, MEP and architectural consultants and keep the full construction document set consistent and complete. Coordinate accessibility review and registration with TDLR (TAS/RAS) where required. Support construction: review RFIs and submittals, make site visits and resolve field issues with the construction team. Review consultant work for code compliance and constructability, and advise the development team on feasibility, cost and schedule. Help establish engineering standards, templates and quality-control processes, and support the planned registration of Stealth Engineering as a TBPELS engineering firm. Required Qualifications Active Texas Professional Engineer license in civil engineering, or the ability to obtain Texas licensure by comity quickly. Approximately 7 or more years of commercial site development experience. Experience sealing civil engineering plans for commercial projects. Municipal permitting experience in Fort Bend County, Harris County and surrounding jurisdictions. Working knowledge of drainage and detention design, utilities design and TxDOT driveway permitting. Ability to lead and coordinate outside consultants and manage several projects at once. Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Preferred Qualifications Structural or MEP design experience, or experience sealing multi-discipline plan sets. Experience with tilt-wall or metal building projects. Experience with fuel station and convenience store sites. Familiarity with TDLR accessibility requirements (TAS/RAS). Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D. Interest in helping build an engineering firm, including TBPELS firm registration. What Success Looks Like Within the first 90 days: you have taken over civil design and permitting on active projects and have established working relationships with our outside consultants and key permitting offices. Within the first year: permit packages for Stealth Group projects are delivered complete and on schedule, with fewer review cycles and fewer field changes. Over time: Stealth Group's engineering work is led and sealed in-house, with documented standards, and the foundation for Stealth Engineering is in place. Location Richmond, Texas. Onsite or hybrid. Compensation Competitive salary + bonus
Work Location: In person
About Stealth Group Stealth Group is a real estate developer and builder in the Houston area. We develop and build gas stations and convenience stores, warehouse and industrial parks, retail centers, and land development projects. We handle civil design in-house and manage the full path from site concept to permit to construction, and we are building an in-house engineering capability to support that work. Role Summary The Lead Civil Engineer (PE) is the lead engineer on all Stealth Group projects. You will design and seal civil work, coordinate the outside structural, MEP and architectural consultants, and own the permit and construction package through city, county, TxDOT and TDLR review. This is a founding engineering role. The hire is expected to seed a future Stealth Engineering firm, including TBPELS firm registration, and will help shape how that practice is built. Responsibilities Serve as lead engineer and engineer of record for civil site design on Stealth Group projects, including fuel station and convenience store sites, warehouse parks, retail centers and land development. Prepare site plans, grading, drainage and detention design, utility design (water, sanitary, storm) and paving, and seal the civil documents. Prepare and manage permit submittals with municipalities and counties, including Fort Bend County, Harris County and surrounding jurisdictions, and respond to review comments. Prepare and obtain TxDOT driveway and access permits. Coordinate outside structural, MEP and architectural consultants and keep the full construction document set consistent and complete. Coordinate accessibility review and registration with TDLR (TAS/RAS) where required. Support construction: review RFIs and submittals, make site visits and resolve field issues with the construction team. Review consultant work for code compliance and constructability, and advise the development team on feasibility, cost and schedule. Help establish engineering standards, templates and quality-control processes, and support the planned registration of Stealth Engineering as a TBPELS engineering firm. Required Qualifications Active Texas Professional Engineer license in civil engineering, or the ability to obtain Texas licensure by comity quickly. Approximately 7 or more years of commercial site development experience. Experience sealing civil engineering plans for commercial projects. Municipal permitting experience in Fort Bend County, Harris County and surrounding jurisdictions. Working knowledge of drainage and detention design, utilities design and TxDOT driveway permitting. Ability to lead and coordinate outside consultants and manage several projects at once. Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Preferred Qualifications Structural or MEP design experience, or experience sealing multi-discipline plan sets. Experience with tilt-wall or metal building projects. Experience with fuel station and convenience store sites. Familiarity with TDLR accessibility requirements (TAS/RAS). Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D. Interest in helping build an engineering firm, including TBPELS firm registration. What Success Looks Like Within the first 90 days: you have taken over civil design and permitting on active projects and have established working relationships with our outside consultants and key permitting offices. Within the first year: permit packages for Stealth Group projects are delivered complete and on schedule, with fewer review cycles and fewer field changes. Over time: Stealth Group's engineering work is led and sealed in-house, with documented standards, and the foundation for Stealth Engineering is in place. Location Richmond, Texas. Onsite or hybrid. Compensation Competitive salary + bonus
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Kimley-Horn13
- SpaceX11
- Westwood Professional Services11
- Halff10
- Jacobs10
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services41
- Construction & Real Estate9
- Staffing & Recruiting6
- Technology & Software5
- Energy3
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in civil engineer jobs across Texas.
- Texas Professional Engineer license issued by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related engineering discipline from an accredited program
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar design and drafting software
- Experience with TxDOT project standards, specifications, or plan preparation
- Engineer in Training certification or active progress toward Professional Engineer licensure
- Familiarity with Texas stormwater management regulations and municipal utility district requirements
Civil Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a civil engineer in Texas?
To practice civil engineering in Texas you must earn a Professional Engineer license through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. The path starts with an ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in civil engineering, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn Engineer in Training status, then accumulating qualifying experience before sitting for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam.
How much do civil engineers make in Texas?
Civil engineers in Texas earn a median of about $96,860 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,240 for the lowest 10% to over $164,330 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire civil engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring civil engineers in Texas right now include Kimley-Horn, SpaceX, and Westwood Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's scale of infrastructure investment, ongoing highway expansion under TxDOT, and large municipal utility programs keep engineering firms of all sizes actively recruiting across the state.
Which Texas cities have the most civil engineer jobs?
Houston, Austin, and Dallas have the most civil engineer openings in Texas. Houston's concentration of energy infrastructure, port expansion, and flood control projects drives the largest share of demand, while Dallas-Fort Worth's rapid population growth keeps transportation and land development pipelines full, and Austin's infrastructure build-out tied to semiconductor and tech campus construction sustains strong hiring there.
Are there remote civil engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Civil engineering work is largely field- and project-site-dependent, so most roles require regular presence on-site or in a regional office. About 41% of civil engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in project review, permitting support, and preliminary design work that can be handled off-site.
How can I get hired as a civil engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to staff engineer or engineer-in-training roles at Texas-based engineering consulting firms, which routinely hire recent graduates directly from Texas A&M, UT Austin, and other in-state ABET-accredited programs. Firms like Freese and Nichols and Kimley-Horn run structured new-graduate development programs in Texas. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before graduating and gaining any project exposure through internships with TxDOT or a municipal engineering department strengthens an application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to civil engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to civil engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers hiring now. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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