Civil Engineer PE- Land Development- Austin

Position: Civil Engineer with PE- Land Development- Austin
Civil Engineer (PE or EIT - Land Development Design)

Company Name: Carlson, Brigance and Deering

Location: Austin, TX

Project Focus: Residential Subdivisions, Commercial Sites, and Mixed-Use Land Development

Work Setting: In-Office

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 (Flexible based on experience)

Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Position Overview

Are you a design-focused engineer ready to transition from executing tasks to architecting the infrastructure of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions? We are seeking a Civil Engineer to join our high-energy Austin team. In this role, you will do more than produce plans; you will steer the technical evolution of diverse land development projects, transforming raw acreage into vibrant residential and commercial communities.

This is a mission-critical position designed for a professional who thrives on technical challenges and values the opportunity to leave a tangible legacy on the Texas landscape.

Joining our team means immersing yourself in a culture that rejects "world-ruler" egos in favor of authentic, collaborative brilliance. We offer a platform where your expertise in site geometry and hydrological design is matched by a commitment to your professional trajectory. Whether you are a newly minted PE or an EIT on the cusp of licensure, you will find a supportive environment that prioritizes mentorship, real work-life balance, and the chance to grow alongside a firm that is currently booming with premier development opportunities.

Core Responsibilities

• Design Leadership: Architect comprehensive civil engineering plans for complex residential, commercial, and mixed-use land development projects.
• Technical Excellence: Engineer high-fidelity grading, drainage, utility, and roadway plans utilizing expert-level AutoCAD Civil 3D workflows.
• Project Integration: Coordinate seamlessly with internal survey, landscape, and architectural teams to ensure cohesive, multi-disciplinary site designs.
• Due Diligence & Strategy: Lead site layout planning, conduct rigorous due diligence studies, and perform deep-dive code research to ensure project viability.
• Regulatory Navigation: Partner with senior leadership to steer projects through the intricacies of the design and permitting phases.
• Junior Mentorship: Serve as a technical resource and informal mentor to graduate engineers and EITs, fostering the next generation of AEC talent.
• Quality Stewardship: Ensure all deliverables meet the firm's rigorous standards for accuracy, safety, and aesthetic integration.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related technical field.
• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT status with a clear, documented path to licensure.
• Experience: 4+ years of professional experience specifically within civil site or land development design.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced command of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Setting: Ability to work full-time in-office in Austin, TX.

Preferred Qualifications

• Local Expertise: Specific experience navigating the City of Austin or Central Texas permitting and regulatory environment.
• Advanced Modeling: Proficiency in advanced hydrological modeling or specialized storm water management software.
• Project Ownership: Demonstrated experience managing small-to-medium design tasks from initial concept through construction administration.

About Carlson, Brigance and Deering

Carlson, Brigance and Deering (CBD) is a premier civil engineering firm based in Austin, TX, known for delivering top-tier land development services with a down-to-earth approach. Our firm is built on a foundation of "real people" who care deeply about their craft and the communities they help build. With a massive pipeline of work and a tight-knit, ego-free culture, we provide the stability of an established leader with the energy of a growing innovator.

About Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Luxus is an exclusive AEC recruiting firm managing this search on behalf of Carlson, Brigance and Deering. We partner with the most prestigious structural, civil, and architectural firms in the country to connect top-tier talent with legacy-building opportunities. Not the perfect fit for this role? We still want to hear from you. Our network is constantly expanding with exclusive, unlisted positions across the AEC sector.

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