Civil Site Design Engineer; PE - Commercial Development & Utilities

Civil Site Design Engineer (PE) – Commercial Development & Utilities

Modern Engineering Solutions | McKinney, TX | Remote/Hybrid

• Lead commercial site development projects from concept through approval—design grading, drainage, paving, and utility layouts.
• Create water, sewer, and stormwater systems that actually work.
• Prepare plat approvals, site plans and development submittals.
• Run stormwater calculations, design detention basins, and perform hydraulic analysis.
• Work directly with developers, municipalities, and reviewing agencies.
• Review and seal all engineering deliverables as the responsible PE.
• Keep projects on schedule and on budget without sacrificing quality.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients—engineer they trust.
• Navigate local, county, and state permitting requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and help them develop into strong PEs.
• Support proposals and help grow client relationships.

Required

• PE License in Texas (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• 8+ years of commercial site development experience.
• Strong skills in site grading, drainage design, and stormwater management.
• Experience designing water, sewer, and utility systems.
• Background with commercial projects (warehouses, retail, mixed‑use).
• Knowledge of plat preparation and municipal approval processes.
• Experience with stormwater modeling software (Hydro CAD, Storm CAD, SSA).
• Understanding of local development codes and drainage criteria.
• Strong communication skills—ability to explain technical concepts clearly.

Preferred

• Experience with Texas (TCEQ) regulations.
• Master‑planned community development background.
• Experience in both private development and municipal utility projects.
• Track record of mentoring engineers toward PE licensure.

• 100% remote—work from anywhere with reliable internet.
• Flexible scheduling that respects your life outside of work.
• Training on our cloud‑based systems and AI tools.
• Top‑tier hardware and software.
• Salary: $175,000 – $215,000 based on experience.
• Full medical, dental, vision coverage.
• 401k with 4% employee match.
• Support for conferences, training, certifications.
• Clear path to grow into technical leadership roles.

• Work directly with CEO Michael Groselle, PE—no bureaucracy.
• Real input on firm direction and delivery.
• Help prove that civil engineering can be more efficient.

We’re changing how commercial development projects are approved and optimized, preventing wasted money, cutting engineer burnout, and helping municipalities find partners who balance technical and financial realities.

Modern Engineering Solutions was founded in 2018 to combat the old, time‑consuming ways of civil engineering. With remote teams, AI tools, and a focus on quality, we have completed 265+ projects, delivering more efficient designs and better client outcomes.

• You want the cheapest engineering services (not us).
• You think AI has no place in engineering.
• You see engineers as interchangeable resources.
• You believe “that’s how we’ve always done it” ends the discussion.

If you’re ready for a better model—modern tools, remote work, and focus on engineering—let’s talk.

• A brief cover letter explaining why the approach resonates with you.
• A 3‑minute video walking through your approach to designing a commercial site with complex grading and stormwater challenges.

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We’ll review applications and respond within a week.