Site Civil Engineer Jobs
Site civil engineer jobs are open across construction, infrastructure, land development, and public works, in specializations including grading and drainage, utility design, and site layout, at every level from entry-level EIT to senior project engineer. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Overview
Capital Site Construction LLC is seeking an experienced, hands-on Civil Site Superintendent to oversee daily field operations for commercial site development projects throughout the Greater Houston area.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in commercial civil construction and can effectively coordinate crews, subcontractors, vendors, materials, and schedules to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on time.
This position focuses on field supervision and daily construction operations, with overall project management and budgeting handled by company leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily field operations and supervise construction crews and subcontractors.
- Coordinate with vendors, order materials, schedule deliveries, and manage equipment needs.
- Coordinate daily jobsite schedules, crews, equipment, and material deliveries to keep field operations on track.
- Oversee commercial site work, including earthwork, grading, drainage, underground utilities, and paving.
- Ensure work meets construction plans, specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards.
- Identify and resolve jobsite issues, scheduling conflicts, and potential delays.
- Maintain clear communication with project managers, subcontractors, vendors, and company leadership regarding jobsite progress and needs.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on commercial civil site construction experience.
- Previous experience supervising field crews, subcontractors, or construction operations.
- Strong understanding of commercial site development and construction processes.
- Experience coordinating vendors, materials, equipment, and schedules.
- Ability to read and interpret civil construction plans.
- Strong leadership, communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license.
This is a hands-on, field-based superintendent position. Applicants must have practical commercial civil construction experience. Engineering or office-based project management experience alone does not meet the requirements.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Company truck or vehicle allowance
- Company-provided cell phone
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Work Location
Full-time, on-site position at commercial construction projects throughout the Greater Houston area.
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Have you directly supervised field crews or subcontractors on commercial civil site construction projects?
- Describe your experience coordinating vendors, ordering construction materials, and scheduling deliveries for active commercial civil site projects.
Experience:
- Commercial civil site construction: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- HDR54
- Olsson43
- Thomas & Hutton17
- Carollo Engineers13
- Stantec11
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services50
- Healthcare & Medical Services11
- Construction & Real Estate5
- Food & Beverage2
- Staffing & Recruiting1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in site civil engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for grading, drainage, and utility design
- Experience preparing or reviewing site construction documents and plans
- Familiarity with local land development codes, grading permits, and stormwater regulations
- EIT certification or active Professional Engineer licensure
- Ability to coordinate with contractors, surveyors, and municipal reviewers on-site
Tips for Your Site Civil Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to site work
Highlight grading plans, stormwater management, and utility coordination experience by project type, not just employer. Recruiters scan for AutoCAD Civil 3D, earthwork calculations, and permit submittals, so name the tools and deliverables you owned directly.
Target openings by delivery method
Site civil roles differ sharply between design-build firms, EPC contractors, and municipal consultants. Filter openings by the delivery model you know best, since your day-to-day responsibilities, software stack, and client interaction will vary significantly across those environments.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists site civil engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Demonstrate permit and agency experience
Many site civil postings screen for candidates who have navigated local planning departments, grading permits, or NPDES compliance. Call out specific jurisdictions or agencies you've worked with, because that local knowledge often matters more than general civil credentials.
Prep for technical design reviews in interviews
Expect interviewers to walk through a past grading or drainage design with you, asking why you made specific decisions. Practice explaining your design rationale on at least two completed projects, including any revisions you made after client or agency feedback.
Negotiate using project scope, not just title
Site civil offers often have flexibility in project assignment and autonomy that doesn't show in the base offer. Ask directly about project size, client mix, and how much independent plan production you'll own, then use that scope to anchor your counteroffer conversation.
Site Civil Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most site civil engineers?
The companies hiring the most site civil engineers right now include HDR, Olsson, and Thomas & Hutton, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated at land development consultants, infrastructure contractors, and municipal engineering firms.
How many site civil engineer jobs are remote?
About 49% of site civil engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, field-coordination nature of most roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote arrangements include preliminary design, plan review, and project management for phases that don't require active site observation.
How do you become a site civil engineer?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, then pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn your EIT credential. Gain experience in grading, drainage, and utility design through an engineering firm or public agency, log the required experience hours, and pass the Professional Engineer exam to reach full licensure.
How do you get hired as a site civil engineer with little experience?
Focus on roles titled EIT, junior engineer, or design engineer at land development consultants, where entry-level candidates regularly produce construction documents under senior oversight. Highlight any senior design project, internship field work, or AutoCAD Civil 3D coursework, and be direct in applications about which deliverables you've produced independently versus under supervision.
What does the site civil engineer interview process look like?
Most firms start with a recruiter or HR screen, then move to a technical interview where you'll walk through past projects and explain specific design decisions on grading, drainage, or utility layouts. A final round often includes meeting the project team, and some firms ask candidates to complete a short design exercise or redline review before an offer.
Where can I find and apply to site civil engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to site civil engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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