Mid-level Civil Design Engineer

LJB • Richardson, TX

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About The Position

LJB Engineering is seeking a full-time Mid-Level Design Engineer in Dallas, Texas. The role involves developing engineering designs for projects from preliminary concepts through final design, preparing specifications, cost estimates, and bid packages, and coordinating with clients, project managers, design staff, subcontractors, and client managers. The successful candidate will have a collaborative, can-do attitude, take pride in their work, think creatively, and be able to work independently as well as with a team.

The position supports both design-bid-build and design-build project delivery. It also contributes to technical, cost, and schedule decisions and includes mentoring junior engineers on final design and construction plans. The stated salary range is $85,000–$140,000, based on experience, certifications, and regional market standards. LJB describes the opportunity as a chance to contribute to infrastructure and site design projects alongside a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 4–9 years of relevant engineering design experience.
• Engineering design and plan development skills.
• Specifications and cost-estimating skills.
• Client and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Project scheduling and technical decision-making skills.
• Mentorship and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to support design-bid-build and design-build project delivery.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with state or local departments of transportation (DOTs).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs from preliminary concepts through final design.
• Prepare specifications, cost estimates, and final bid packages.
• Coordinate with client technical staff and project managers throughout project delivery.
• Support design-bid-build and design-build project execution.
• Mentor junior engineers in developing final design and construction plans.
• Coordinate design activities and meetings among design staff, subcontractors, and client managers.
• Contribute to project decisions concerning technical approaches, cost, and schedule performance.
• Participate in professional organizations and industry-related activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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