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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
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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
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead civil engineer jobs.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required in relevant state
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation for design and drafting
- Experience leading project teams and managing subconsultants or field staff
- Familiarity with local, state, and federal permitting and regulatory processes
- Strong written communication skills for technical reports and client deliverables
Tips for Your Lead Civil Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to project delivery
Hiring managers for lead civil engineer roles want to see project scope, budget, and delivery outcomes front and center. List the dollar value of projects you led, the phases you owned, and the teams you coordinated, not just the technical tasks you performed.
List your PE license prominently
Your Professional Engineer license is a hard filter on most lead-level postings. Put it in your resume header alongside the state it covers. If you hold licenses in multiple states, list all of them so applicant tracking systems surface your profile for the right openings.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead civil engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your software stack
Lead civil engineer postings frequently specify AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, HEC-RAS, or STAAD.Pro. Filter for openings that name the tools you use daily so your resume keywords align with what the posting emphasizes and clear ATS screening faster.
Prepare a design decision narrative for interviews
Interviewers at the lead level probe how you resolved technical conflicts and justified design choices to clients or regulators. Prepare two or three specific examples where you defended a structural or drainage decision under pushback, with the outcome and any code or standard you cited.
Negotiate scope of authority, not just salary
When you receive an offer, clarify what signing authority, design approval rights, and staffing decisions come with the title. Lead civil engineer roles vary widely in actual autonomy, and confirming these details before you sign prevents friction once you are on the job.
Lead Civil Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead civil engineers?
HDR, Westwood Professional Services, and WSP are hiring the most lead civil engineers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Florida, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Infrastructure investment and municipal contract cycles are driving the highest volume of postings at the lead level.
How many lead civil engineer jobs are remote?
About 44% of lead civil engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the site-dependent nature of most civil work. Project management, QA review, report writing, and client coordination duties tend to be the functions most compatible with remote or hybrid arrangements, while design production and construction observation typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a lead civil engineer?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited program, then gain field and design experience as a staff or project engineer. Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam early in your career, accumulate the required years of practice, and pass the PE exam to earn licensure. From there, build a record of leading project phases and managing deliverables, then pursue roles with lead or senior designations that come with direct team and client responsibility.
Can you get hired as a lead civil engineer without extensive experience?
Most employers post lead civil engineer roles expecting candidates who already hold a PE license and have delivered projects from start to finish. If your experience is narrower, focus on postings at smaller firms or public agencies where the lead title describes technical oversight of a single project type rather than firm-wide seniority. Highlighting ownership of a complete project phase, even on a smaller project, carries more weight than total years on a resume.
What does the lead civil engineer interview process look like?
Most employers run two to three rounds. The first is a screening call with HR or a recruiter focused on licensure, software familiarity, and availability. The second is a technical interview with a senior engineer or department head covering project scenarios, design decisions, and how you have managed scope changes or client conflicts. Some firms add a third round with a principal or business development lead, particularly if the role carries client-facing or business generation expectations.
Where can I find and apply to lead civil engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to lead civil engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to identify roles that match your license, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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