Civil Engineer IV

Zachry Group • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is seeking a talented, self-motivated Senior Civil Engineer to join its collaborative team in the Houston Briarpark office. The role focuses on site civil engineering and design for industrial and power infrastructure projects. The engineer will lead civil design and permitting work, develop comprehensive design packages and drawings, conduct quality checks, and collaborate with project teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
• At least 10 years of site civil engineering experience.
• Engineer in Training certification and working toward Professional Engineer licensure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, with a high level of Autodesk Civil 3D proficiency required.
• Experience with grading and earthwork site design.
• Experience with stormwater drainage analysis using Autodesk Storm & Sanitary Analysis (SSA).
• Knowledge of environmental permitting, including NPDES, wetlands, Section 404, and Phase 1 ESA.
• Site layout experience, including parking, access, roadways, and ADA compatibility.
• Experience with roadway and paving design and specifications.
• Surveying knowledge, including topographical and boundary surveying, plats, and coordinate systems.
• Geotechnical knowledge related to sitework preparation and roadway/heavy-haul paving design.
• Knowledge of security gate and fencing design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Permanent authorization to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads, and GeoPak.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, design, and manage permits for civil engineering, land development, and infrastructure projects.
• Conduct site visits to verify construction aligns with design specifications and blueprints.
• Prepare and modify engineering documents, including reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, cost estimates, and design plans using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Establish and verify survey control and lay out secondary control points for building elements such as columns and walls.
• Generate complete civil design drawing sets from Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) through Issued for Construction (IFC) stages.
• Develop detailed Civil 3D models incorporating subassemblies, corridors, and feature lines for design visualization and analysis.
• Develop and manage AutoCAD Civil 3D templates, code sets, and standards tailored to client specifications and project needs.
• Lead development of civil design packages in alignment with project scope, technical standards, and client requirements.
• Perform quality checks on 3D models and drawings to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable criteria, codes, and specifications.
• Create grading, drainage, paving, and roadway designs using AutoCAD and Civil 3D in accordance with civil engineering standards and project requirements.
• Use reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, test and aerial photographs to assess soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and topographical and geologic data and their impact on project planning and design.
• Recommend approaches and ideas to improve efficiency and services.
• Collaborate with team members on project tasks and assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior