Licensed Professional Engineer- Utility Infrastructure

Overview

Legion Engineering, LLC. is seeking a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to help lead the delivery of utility infrastructure projects while playing a strategic role in the company’s continued growth. This position blends core engineering responsibilities—such as technical review, permitting, and compliance—with cross-functional leadership, jurisdictional coordination, and involvement in federally funded programs. The ideal candidate brings a combination of engineering depth, systems-level thinking, and the ability to work fluidly across teams, agencies, and client needs.

As Legion scales, this role offers the opportunity to grow into a key technical leader—shaping not just projects, but the direction of the engineering function itself.

• Maintain firm’s engineering credentials by serving as the licensed PE of record.
• Review and stamp design documents as needed for permitting or compliance.
• Ensure adherence to applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
• Maintain appropriate professional insurance and licensure documentation.

• Act as a technical mentor and subject matter resource for employees and clients.
• Support project planning and process development as the firm scales.
• Help define and grow the engineering function in line with company goals.
• Use engineering expertise to identify trends and opportunities for company growth.

• Conduct high-level engineering reviews for technical deliverables.
• Guide permitting efforts, ensuring technical and procedural accuracy.
• Provide input on infrastructure plans, traffic control designs, and site assessments.
• Support quality control across deliverables.

• Work with public agencies and stakeholders to secure permits and clearances.
• Participate in grant-funded projects by helping prepare documentation and reports.
• Contribute to planning and approvals for multi-phase infrastructure programs.
• Coordinate across internal teams and external partners to meet milestones.

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) License in Texas (or ability to obtain quickly).
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or related engineering field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in utility, telecom, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of permitting processes and technical review standards.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with broadband grants or federally funded infrastructure programs.
• Familiarity with telecom permitting, utility coordination, or ROW work.
• Analytical thinker with a strategic mindset—able to connect technical projects to business growth, anticipate client needs, and spot emerging trends.
• Interest in growing into a project leadership or team-building role.

This role blends technical engineering with leadership and coordination. You’ll be the engineering point of accountability while shaping project execution, cross-team workflows, and permitting strategy. The position is well-suited to someone early in their PE career and designed to grow into a senior engineering or technical leadership role over time.

This position is a hybrid role based in Central Texas. Candidates must be able to work on site in Austin, TX and/or College Station, TX multiple days per week.

Legion Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.