Project Engineer - Land Development

Houston, TX (Stafford)
12718 Century Drive
Stafford, TX 77477, USA

McKim & Creed is a unique, employee-owned firm. First and foremost, we value people. This means we not only hire great talent, we’ve also created an environment where each individual can grow, flourish and apply innovative thinking. As a result, we’ve created a world-class team of professionals within a nimble organization. That’s what our clients want. That’s why we succeed. Our clients hire us because of our people.

McKim & Creed has a reputation for delivering state-of-the-art services with an eye toward sustainability and a focus on protecting and enhancing our environmental resources. Our engineers, landscape architects, planners and project managers are committed to the innovation, sustainability and resource efficiencies that lead to a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future.

Our highly respected team of design professionals complemented by an exceptional staff of full-service surveying, offer effective and sustainable solutions for our clients’ land planning, permitting, stormwater, development and land management needs. We plan and design residential communities, retail shops, parks, educational buildings, industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities that meet today’s needs in the context of tomorrow’s generations.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Planning, Development and Natural Resources (PDNR) team.

• Provide technical and design services in support of land (site) development projects.
• Report directly to Project Manager and Operations Manager.
• Conduct preliminary/due diligence evaluations, prepare various reports, produce design and construction drawings, prepare technical specifications, and prepare permit submittals for civil engineering projects.
• Work as part of a project team, manage project tasks and provide direction to team members.
• Take part in various tasks on several concurrent projects and must be able to follow these tasks through to completion within the allocated period of time and the monetary budget assigned.

• Bachelor's of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• TX PE or ability to acquire TX PE quickly through reciprocity.
• Experience with hydraulic and hydrologic modeling software including Hydraflow and Storm
  
  CAD (or similar product) required.
• Experience in land development projects, specifically site layout, grading, erosion control, water and sewer utilities and stormwater management.
• 2-3 years of experience managing land development design tasks within budget and on schedule.
• Technically competent, a team player and good communications ability required.
• Proven record of technical competency, willingness to work as a team player and good communications skills.
• Requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.

• Proven experience in a client‑facing role where you could build relationships to push for more land development projects.
• Stormwater management experience should include design of wet detention ponds, infiltration systems, pipe drainage systems, and familiarity with the NCDEMLR Coastal Counties Stormwater Management Program.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP):
  All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned
• Competitive pay + paid holidays, bereavement and parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from:
  Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
• Growth opportunities & training:
  Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options
• Professional development:
  Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference:
  See the direct impact your work has on our communities
• Collaborative, supportive team:
  People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

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