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Principal Civil Engineer

San Antonio, TX

On-site Full time

$127,000 to $162,000 a year

The employer is a mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering firm specializing in high-performance buildings.

As a Principal Civil Engineer with the employer, you will set technical direction and help shape how the civil engineering team works. This position is based in San Antonio, TX. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our San Antonio location.

What you’ll do

  • Support construction administration, including submittal review and site visits
  • Prepare cost estimates and quantity takeoffs
  • Prepare stormwater reports and calculations
  • Coordinate with municipal reviewers and secure permits
  • Mentor junior engineers and review their work
  • Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
  • 8+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Working knowledge of local and state design standards
  • Strong technical writing skills
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery

Nice to have

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT certification
  • Experience with HEC-RAS or SWMM

Compensation and benefits

The pay range for this position in San Antonio, TX is $127,000 – $162,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance starting on day one
  • Annual professional development and certification budget
  • Paid parental leave
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee assistance program

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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