Senior Civil Engineer - Municipal Infrastructure; South & Texas

Position: Senior Civil Engineer - Municipal Infrastructure (South & Central Texas)
Job Title

Senior Civil Engineer - Municipal Infrastructure (South & Central Texas)

Location

Austin 78744 - Austin, TX 78744 US (Primary)

Category

Professional

Job Type

Full-time

Job Description

Position Summary

HVJ is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Civil Engineer to support and expand our municipal infrastructure practice in South and Central Texas. This role is focused on project procurement, design, client development, technical leadership and production for roadway, drainage, and utility engineering design projects serving municipal clients
.

The ideal candidate will leverage established relationships, local market knowledge, and strong technical expertise to help identify, pursue, and win public-sector infrastructure projects
, while also supporting project delivery and mentoring junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Procurement & Business Development

• Lead and support pursuit strategies for municipal roadway, drainage, and utility projects
• Identify and track upcoming municipal capital improvement projects (CIPs) in South and Central Texas
• Develop and maintain relationships with city, county, and municipal utility district (MUD) clients
• Prepare and contribute to RFQs, RFPs, SOQs, and proposals
  , including technical approach, staffing, and fee input
• Coordinate with HVJ leadership on market growth strategies and target clients
• Attend and represent HVJ at client meetings, industry events, and municipal council/board meetings

2. Technical Leadership & Project Production Support

• Provide senior-level technical production and oversight for roadway, drainage, and utility design projects
• Review and guide design efforts to ensure compliance with TxDOT, city, and local agency standards
• Support project managers and engineers during planning, design, and construction phases
• Assist with scope development, schedules, and budget planning
• Provide quality control reviews of plans, reports, and technical deliverables

3. Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including survey, traffic, environmental, and construction services

Promote HVJ's culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and client service

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (active and in good standing)
• 10+ years of experience in civil engineering design with a focus on municipal infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience in roadway, drainage, and utility design,
  project procurement, proposal development, and client management
• Strong knowledge of municipal and TxDOT design standards
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and maintain client relationships in South and Central Texas
• Proficient in AutoCAD 3D design

Preferred

• Existing relationships with municipal clients in South and/or Central Texas
• Experience working with cities, counties, MUDs, and other public agencies
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering (a plus)

Why HVJ?

• Established reputation and strong presence in Texas municipal infrastructure
• Opportunity to play a key role in growing HVJ's market
• Collaborative environment with leadership visibility
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Career growth through leadership, business development, and technical excellence