Civil Project Engineer Jobs in Dallas, TX

About the Role:

The Civil Professional Engineer (PE) plays a critical role in designing, developing, and overseeing infrastructure projects that meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards across the United States. This position involves applying advanced engineering principles to plan, analyze, and execute civil engineering projects such as roads, bridges, water systems, and public facilities. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory agencies to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all applicable codes and environmental regulations. A key outcome of this role is to deliver sustainable and innovative engineering solutions that enhance community infrastructure and public safety. The Civil PE will also provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant civil engineering experience.
• Proficiency in civil engineering design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, REVIT and similar tools.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to civil engineering projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience with project management software and methodologies.
• Familiarity with environmental impact assessments and sustainable design practices.
• Experience working on large-scale public infrastructure projects.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) or specialized civil engineering areas.

Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed civil engineering designs, calculations, and specifications for infrastructure projects.
• Conduct site inspections and assessments to ensure compliance with design standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review project documentation including reports, cost estimates, and construction plans.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, government agencies, and internal teams to facilitate project progress and resolve technical issues.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and engineering technicians.
• Stay current with industry standards, codes, and emerging technologies to incorporate best practices into projects.

Benefits Summary: OEI offers competitive salaries and benefits including:

• Medical (8 plans to choose from), Vision, Dental,
• Simple IRA with 3% matching,
• Basic Term Life and Personal Accident Insurance,
• Basic Disability Insurance,
• Adoption Assistance Program,
• Educational Assistance Program,
• 8 Paid Holidays in addition to PTO

Company Description: OEI is a full design services firm with a big company future, and we are looking for motivated and qualified team players to join us on the journey. We were founded nearly 40 years ago in 1987; today, we serve clients throughout the US and its territories serving on federal, healthcare, military, local government, and institutional projects. We’ve had significant success in winning many large federal contracts, providing a work pipeline that extends well into 2035. We also have a well-established, growing municipal, land development and private practice. OEI is honored as the recipient of the National Society of American Military Engineers' Robert Flowers Small Business Award of the 2020. OEI is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), a Texas HUB, and NCTRCA SBE firm.

OEI's foundations: teamwork, entrepreneurial mindset (taking ownership of the problem and the solution), continuous improvement, competence, ethical behavior
What makes us unique?
We offer high expertise in a small package
We are structured to hear, understand, and solve customer problems
We have a culture of training and employee development

Are you ready to work in a dynamic, challenging, rewarding environment? Let's talk. See how we can partner together in a way that our best efforts will help build your career and your best efforts will strengthen our company in a way that is measurable, recognized, and appreciated.