This position involves the planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects, including Roadway, Drainage, Water, Wastewater, and Site Development improvements.
IDS Engineering Group is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Engineer or Project Manager with 2–10 years of experience in Public Works projects within Harris County and surrounding areas. Candidates with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, or those with an Engineer in Training (E.I.T) certification and actively pursuing licensure are encouraged to apply.
Essential Functions
- Prepare construction plans and contract documents for engineering designs for Public Works infrastructure projects
- Perform engineering calculations, technical analyses, and cost estimates
- Coordinate with municipalities, utility agencies, clients, and regulatory authorities
- Assist or lead project management activities, including schedules, budgets, and deliverables
- Conduct site visits and review construction progress for compliance with project requirements
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, and technical staff to develop practical and efficient solutions
- Support permitting, agency coordination, and approval processes
- Prepare technical reports, exhibits, and supporting project documentation
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
- 2–4 years of experience for Project Engineer (E.I.T. candidates) or 4–10 years of experience for Project Manager (P.E. candidates), with a primary focus on Public Works projects
- E.I.T. certification required; P.E. license required for Project Manager candidates
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong understanding of local agency design criteria, standards, and permitting requirements
- Experience working with municipal clients and public agencies preferred
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a team-oriented environment
Recommended Software
- AutoCAD (Land Development, Public Works, Facilities)
- Civil 3D (Land Development, Public Works, Facilities)
- Autodesk Inventor (Land Development, Public Works, Facilities)
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- 2-4 years (Project Engineer/E.I.T.) or 4-6 years (Project Manager/P.E.) experience in Public Works
- Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) certification
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (required for Project Manager candidates)
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong understanding of local agency design criteria, standards, and permitting requirements
- Experience working with municipal clients and public agencies
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a team-oriented environment
- Familiarity with Autodesk Inventor (recommended)
What We Do
IDS Engineering Group is a full-service civil engineering and surveying firm based in Houston, Texas. Established in 1970 and 100% employee-owned, the company provides professional engineering and surveying services to a wide variety of public and private clients. Their expertise spans land development, public works, traffic and transportation, and site development, with a focus on delivering high-quality engineering solutions from preliminary planning and design through construction management.
