Civil Engineer, PE (Texas) – Founding Engineer, New Land Development
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Description Build your future with a venture-backed preconstruction platform that’s accelerating residential development through advanced technology and streamlined planning. In this Civil Engineer, PE (Texas)
- Founding Engineer, New Land Development opportunity, you’ll help launch a civil engineering department from the ground up, with a strong focus on DFW and hands-on work alongside technology-assisted production. Qualifications and responsibilities for this Civil Engineer, PE (Texas)
- Founding Engineer, New Land Development position include: Active Texas Civil PE license in good standing, with at least two years practicing under your own seal. 6+ years of private-sector land development experience, ideally residential single-family development.
Strong Texas municipal permitting experience, including DFW, Houston, Austin, or San Antonio. Civil 3D proficiency, including grading, drainage, utilities, site plans, and preliminary plats. Established Texas homebuilder relationships and demonstrated ability to win or expand project work. Comfort serving as the first engineer, creating processes, and eventually hiring and leading a team. Serve as the Texas PE in responsible charge; establish engineering standards, production processes, and QA/QC. Review and seal residential land development plans; meet with municipalities and builder development teams on permitting and entitlements.
Salary: $180,000 - $200,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Higher salary offered for candidates with established Texas homebuilder relationships. Equity in company offered for this role.
Benefits: Full benefits. DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career! Apply Now!
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and let's see where your career can take you. CIVIL ENGINEER|PE (TEXAS)|FOUNDING ENGINEER|LAND DEVELOPMENT|RESIDENTIAL LAND DEVELOPMENT|TEXAS MUNICIPAL PERMITTING|DFW|CIVIL 3D|GRADING|DRAINAGE|UTILITIES|PRELIMINARY PLATS
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