Remote Lead Civil Engineer Jobs
Remote Lead Civil Engineer jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams hiring for project leadership, design oversight, and infrastructure delivery roles in sectors from transportation and water resources to environmental consulting. Employers hiring remotely right now include Qualus, Ulteig, and Handshake. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The Opportunity
Ulteig is seeking an experienced Lead Civil Owner’s Engineer to serve as an extension of the owner’s project team for major EPC transmission and substation projects. This role provides independent civil/structural technical review, material and procurement support, field assurance, and documented recommendations while preserving the Owner’s decision-making authority and the EPC Contractor’s design and construction responsibilities. Candidates in the Houston, TX area are preferred.
What You’ll Do
Project Engineering Support
- Provide owner-side civil and structural engineering support across project development, design, construction, commissioning, and turnover; identify technical, permitting, geotechnical, drainage, and constructability risks early and support stage-gate readiness.
- Develop, review, or refine Owner’s Project Specifications and owner-side technical input to the Basis of Design; verify use of current Company standards, survey control, geotechnical criteria, hydrology/hydraulics, environmental constraints, and permitting requirements.
- Review EPC design QA/QC processes and preliminary through final deliverables for completeness, consistency, quality, constructability, and compliance. Manage comment logs, deviations, recurring issues, root-cause trends, and closure status.
- Review substation site civil and structural design, including grading, drainage, stormwater controls, access roads, laydown areas, fencing, foundations, anchor-bolt systems, equipment pads, cable trenches, control buildings, oil containment, and related site features.
- Review transmission civil/structural interfaces, including structure locations, foundations, geotechnical inputs, access, erosion control, route constraints, and field fit; provide risk-informed and value-engineering recommendations to the Owner.
- Coordinate civil interfaces with electrical, grounding, transmission line, environmental, permitting, land, operations, procurement, and construction teams; participate in field layout, constructability, and readiness reviews.
Material Specification Development & procurement Support
- Review and validate EPC material lists, specification codes, item numbers, quantities, bid descriptions, and technical requirements for civil materials, foundations, fencing, control buildings, structural steel, anchor-bolt cages, and related site features.
- Identify requested deviations, exceptions, and non-standard materials; assess technical compliance, completeness, durability, constructability, and consistency with Company requirements.
- Support procurement packaging, technical bid evaluations, supplier proposal reviews, long-lead planning, logistics, receiving, storage, preservation, and alignment with design maturity and construction sequencing.
- Review mix designs, mill certificates, geotechnical and laboratory reports, material test reports, certified test documentation, inspection records, and procurement submittals; track discrepancies, non-conformances, release status, and readiness.
- Provide qualified support for supplier inspections or factory acceptance activities applicable to prefabricated buildings, structural assemblies, foundations, or other major civil/structural procurements; document observations and follow-up actions.
Construction Oversight & Quality Assurance
- Provide owner-side field oversight of EPC and subcontractor civil/structural work; evaluate conformance with approved drawings, specifications, procedures, permits, acceptance criteria, and project requirements without directing the Contractor unless expressly authorized.
- Attend construction progress and site coordination meetings; assess preconstruction planning, work packaging, survey control, site readiness, sequencing, access, temporary works, dewatering, erosion controls, safety, schedule, quality, and constructability.
- Review field QC testing and inspection records for earthwork, compaction, concrete, reinforcing steel, foundations, structural installation, coatings, drainage, roads, and fencing. Maintain field reports, issue logs, quality-surveillance records, NCR tracking, and closure documentation.
- Evaluate changed conditions, RFIs, proposed field changes, and non-conformances; provide documented technical, schedule, cost, and constructability recommendations while routing approval decisions to the Owner.
- Support milestone and turnover readiness by tracking punch-list items, test exceptions, inspections, as-built records, permits, O&M information, warranties, and closeout documentation through final closure.
What We Expect from You
- B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent; active Civil or Structural Professional Engineer license required.
- 8+ years of electric utility, heavy civil, transmission, or substation civil/structural design, design review, or construction support experience; experience with 138 kV and 345 kV facilities strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated Owner’s Engineer or EPC oversight experience and strong knowledge of geotechnical, grading, drainage, foundations, structural systems, access, erosion control, permitting, and applicable codes and standards, including IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, and AISC.
- Experience reviewing specifications, material lists, vendor submittals, material test documentation, field quality records, non-conformances, and construction/turnover readiness evidence.
- Ability to communicate concise, defensible recommendations; maintain traceable review records; lead multidisciplinary interfaces; and distinguish review/monitoring responsibilities from Owner approval authority.
- Ability to work Owner’s operational footprint and travel to project sites, supplier facilities, and EPC offices as needed. Remote work must be performed within the United States unless otherwise authorized and compliant with security requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and familiarity with utility design/project systems such as GIS, SAP, Primavera P6, Bentley MicroStation, and ProjectWise is preferred.
- Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement
- Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.
As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.
What You Can Expect from Ulteig
Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees –for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.
We offer our team members:
- Flexible Workplace
- Employee Ownership
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Collaborative Environment
- Innovative Culture
Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.
At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.
If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!
Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace
ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $123,200 - $159,650
- Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: to protect the interests of all parties, Ulteig Engineers, Inc., will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate or an approved vendor that has a written and signed agreement in place with Ulteig. Please do not contact or forward resumes to our company employees or locations. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Ulteig property. Ulteig is not responsible for any charges or fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
The Opportunity
Ulteig is seeking an experienced Lead Civil Owner’s Engineer to serve as an extension of the owner’s project team for major EPC transmission and substation projects. This role provides independent civil/structural technical review, material and procurement support, field assurance, and documented recommendations while preserving the Owner’s decision-making authority and the EPC Contractor’s design and construction responsibilities. Candidates in the Houston, TX area are preferred.
What You’ll Do
Project Engineering Support
- Provide owner-side civil and structural engineering support across project development, design, construction, commissioning, and turnover; identify technical, permitting, geotechnical, drainage, and constructability risks early and support stage-gate readiness.
- Develop, review, or refine Owner’s Project Specifications and owner-side technical input to the Basis of Design; verify use of current Company standards, survey control, geotechnical criteria, hydrology/hydraulics, environmental constraints, and permitting requirements.
- Review EPC design QA/QC processes and preliminary through final deliverables for completeness, consistency, quality, constructability, and compliance. Manage comment logs, deviations, recurring issues, root-cause trends, and closure status.
- Review substation site civil and structural design, including grading, drainage, stormwater controls, access roads, laydown areas, fencing, foundations, anchor-bolt systems, equipment pads, cable trenches, control buildings, oil containment, and related site features.
- Review transmission civil/structural interfaces, including structure locations, foundations, geotechnical inputs, access, erosion control, route constraints, and field fit; provide risk-informed and value-engineering recommendations to the Owner.
- Coordinate civil interfaces with electrical, grounding, transmission line, environmental, permitting, land, operations, procurement, and construction teams; participate in field layout, constructability, and readiness reviews.
Material Specification Development & procurement Support
- Review and validate EPC material lists, specification codes, item numbers, quantities, bid descriptions, and technical requirements for civil materials, foundations, fencing, control buildings, structural steel, anchor-bolt cages, and related site features.
- Identify requested deviations, exceptions, and non-standard materials; assess technical compliance, completeness, durability, constructability, and consistency with Company requirements.
- Support procurement packaging, technical bid evaluations, supplier proposal reviews, long-lead planning, logistics, receiving, storage, preservation, and alignment with design maturity and construction sequencing.
- Review mix designs, mill certificates, geotechnical and laboratory reports, material test reports, certified test documentation, inspection records, and procurement submittals; track discrepancies, non-conformances, release status, and readiness.
- Provide qualified support for supplier inspections or factory acceptance activities applicable to prefabricated buildings, structural assemblies, foundations, or other major civil/structural procurements; document observations and follow-up actions.
Construction Oversight & Quality Assurance
- Provide owner-side field oversight of EPC and subcontractor civil/structural work; evaluate conformance with approved drawings, specifications, procedures, permits, acceptance criteria, and project requirements without directing the Contractor unless expressly authorized.
- Attend construction progress and site coordination meetings; assess preconstruction planning, work packaging, survey control, site readiness, sequencing, access, temporary works, dewatering, erosion controls, safety, schedule, quality, and constructability.
- Review field QC testing and inspection records for earthwork, compaction, concrete, reinforcing steel, foundations, structural installation, coatings, drainage, roads, and fencing. Maintain field reports, issue logs, quality-surveillance records, NCR tracking, and closure documentation.
- Evaluate changed conditions, RFIs, proposed field changes, and non-conformances; provide documented technical, schedule, cost, and constructability recommendations while routing approval decisions to the Owner.
- Support milestone and turnover readiness by tracking punch-list items, test exceptions, inspections, as-built records, permits, O&M information, warranties, and closeout documentation through final closure.
What We Expect from You
- B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent; active Civil or Structural Professional Engineer license required.
- 8+ years of electric utility, heavy civil, transmission, or substation civil/structural design, design review, or construction support experience; experience with 138 kV and 345 kV facilities strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated Owner’s Engineer or EPC oversight experience and strong knowledge of geotechnical, grading, drainage, foundations, structural systems, access, erosion control, permitting, and applicable codes and standards, including IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, and AISC.
- Experience reviewing specifications, material lists, vendor submittals, material test documentation, field quality records, non-conformances, and construction/turnover readiness evidence.
- Ability to communicate concise, defensible recommendations; maintain traceable review records; lead multidisciplinary interfaces; and distinguish review/monitoring responsibilities from Owner approval authority.
- Ability to work Owner’s operational footprint and travel to project sites, supplier facilities, and EPC offices as needed. Remote work must be performed within the United States unless otherwise authorized and compliant with security requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and familiarity with utility design/project systems such as GIS, SAP, Primavera P6, Bentley MicroStation, and ProjectWise is preferred.
- Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement
- Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.
As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.
What You Can Expect from Ulteig
Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people – both our clients and our employees –for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.
We offer our team members:
- Flexible Workplace
- Employee Ownership
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Collaborative Environment
- Innovative Culture
Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.
At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.
If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!
Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace
ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $123,200 - $159,650
- Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: to protect the interests of all parties, Ulteig Engineers, Inc., will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate or an approved vendor that has a written and signed agreement in place with Ulteig. Please do not contact or forward resumes to our company employees or locations. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Ulteig property. Ulteig is not responsible for any charges or fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote 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 Remote Lead Civil Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote lead civil engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your discipline and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings. Remote roles fill fast, so applying early matters.
Show your async communication skills upfront
Remote civil engineering leads manage teams, review deliverables, and coordinate with clients almost entirely in writing. Demonstrate this in your application by writing precise, well-structured cover materials and by referencing specific tools you use for async project updates, such as Bluebeam, Procore, or shared redline workflows.
Build a portfolio of remote-deliverable work
Compile completed plans, reports, and design packages you produced without being on-site full time. Remote employers want evidence you can produce accurate, complete deliverables independently. Include project type, your specific scope, and the software stack you used to produce each set.
Prepare for the remote technical interview format
Remote civil engineering interviews often include screen-share design reviews or live redline sessions instead of whiteboard problems. Practice walking through your own drawings while narrating your design decisions clearly, since your ability to communicate technical reasoning verbally is as important as the work itself.
Remote Lead Civil Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote lead civil engineer job?
Target companies that run distributed engineering teams or operate across multiple regions, since those structures naturally support remote civil engineering leads. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and comfort managing contractors and junior engineers without in-person contact. Proficiency with cloud-based CAD platforms, project management tools, and async documentation practices gives candidates a measurable edge over applicants with equivalent technical skills but no demonstrated remote experience.
Which companies hire remote lead civil engineers?
Remote lead civil engineer roles are posted by Qualus, Ulteig, and Handshake and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first engineering consultancies, environmental services firms, and large infrastructure companies with distributed project teams operating across multiple regions.
Can you get a remote lead civil engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level lead roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage work independently from day one without on-site supervision. Smaller consulting firms and environmental services companies are more likely to hire early-career candidates remotely. Demonstrating strong technical output through project portfolios, published design work, or freelance civil engineering projects signals you can deliver results without hand-holding, which is what remote employers need to see.
Do you need a degree for remote lead civil engineer jobs?
Usually, yes, because a PE license or a degree in civil or structural engineering is a baseline credential most employers require for lead-level roles. That said, remote employers also weigh demonstrated project delivery, relevant certifications, and a portfolio of real infrastructure or design work. Candidates who show measurable outcomes on past projects, particularly in specialized areas like geotechnical or water resources engineering, can offset a non-traditional academic background in some roles.
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