Civil Project Engineer – Texas P.E.; Austin Metro – Hybrid​/Remote

Opportunity for licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Level Engineering & Architecture is seeking a Licensed Civil Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the Austin Metro and surrounding areas. 1099 contract, with base pay + up-capped commissions, a full workload opportunity that allows for flexibility, within the Austin Metro region.

Hybrid Location :
Day-to-day work is remote, with local presence required for site visits, meetings, and municipal coordination.

• Execute civil engineering design and analysis for:
  • Land development
  • Roadways, bridges, and trails
  • Drainage and grading
  • Water and wastewater systems
  • Municipal and on-call projects
• Prepare design documents, technical reports, and calculations
• Coordinate with surveyors, geotechnical consultants, and internal teams
• Project Manage individual projects and client relationships independently
• Communicate professionally and directly with clients, municipalities, and other stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations
• Support quality control and project delivery schedules
• Engineers/Architects who experience the highest success develop and maintain a personal referral-based project pipeline

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineering License or active licensure track
• 6+ years of civil engineering experience with increasing responsibility
• Strong civil design background (land development and/or municipal)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Experience coordinating consultants and project partners
• Ability to manage projects independently and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Authorized to work in the United States (no sponsorship)

Preferred:

• Experience with stormwater management and grading design
• Familiarity with municipal permitting and review processes
• Prior experience working directly with clients and other stakeholders

• Inbound project opportunities through regional marketing
• Professional liability (E&O) insurance coverage
• Professional engineering skills development through mentorship
• Back office
  - Proposal, invoicing, and administrative support systems
• Technical collaboration within the Texas and National team
• Access to a company network of civil, structural, MEP, forensic engineers and architects
• Credibility
  - Professional A/E/C firm website presence that you can confidently direct clients to
• Weekly regional and national coordination calls

This is a hybrid 1099 contracted role offering a base salary with performance-based upside.

• Base salary of $50,000 annually (paid bi-weekly)
• Performance-based commissions earned once the monthly minimum production expectation is met
• Typical annual earnings range from $75,000 to $175,000+ , depending on workload and capability.
• Uncapped earning potential tied directly to project volume and individual capacity

Level provides professional liability (E&O) insurance coverage , removing a significant cost and risk burden typically borne by independent contractors. This coverage is included as part of the overall compensation structure.

The first 60-90 days are treated as a ramp period to allow time for onboarding, systems integration, and pipeline development before transitioning into the standard production expectations.

Level Engineering & Architecture was built on a simple premise: experienced design professionals should have the power to lead their own practice without sacrificing the stability and reach of a national firm.

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