Civil/Structural Engineer - EPC Project Development

Pearland, Texas Permanent USD110,000 - USD170,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
The Project Development Engineer develops the civil and structural engineering basis for projects during the early stages of project development by translating client requirements into well-defined engineering deliverables that support EPC execution. This role develops conceptual civil/structural engineering solutions, identifies technical risks, and establishes clear project scope to improve estimate accuracy and prepare projects for successful execution
  • Join a growing organization delivering electrical infrastructure projects
  • Gain exposure to high-impact substation projects

About Our Client

A leading electrical infrastructure services company specializing in engineering, construction, testing, and maintenance of medium- and high-voltage power systems. The organization supports utility, renewable energy, battery storage, industrial, and petrochemical projects across Texas and beyond.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop the civil engineering basis of design, engineering assumptions, scope boundaries, exclusions, and design criteria for project development efforts.
  • Prepare conceptual civil engineering deliverables including site layouts, grading concepts, drainage plans, foundation layouts, underground utility concepts, erosion control strategies, and preliminary civil design packages.
  • Develop quantity takeoffs and preliminary cost inputs for civil work including earthwork, concrete, foundations, underground utilities, paving, fencing, stormwater infrastructure, and related site improvements.
  • Support estimating activities by developing labor assumptions, material quantities, equipment requirements, and technical clarifications for civil construction.
  • Evaluate client requirements, surveys, geotechnical reports, environmental constraints, existing site conditions, and permitting requirements to identify technical risks, constructability concerns, and scope gaps.
  • Collaborate with estimators, project managers, procurement, engineers, and discipline specialists to develop complete and estimate-ready project definitions.
  • Coordinate civil engineering requirements with electrical, structural, environmental, surveying, and geotechnical disciplines.
  • Apply approved engineering standards, templates, and governance requirements throughout project development.
  • Participate in technical reviews and interdisciplinary coordination meetings supporting proposal development.
  • Document engineering assumptions, lessons learned, and continuous improvement opportunities to strengthen future project development efforts.
  • Support the transition of projects into detailed engineering by providing complete and well-documented civil engineering project development packages.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Typically 3+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience supporting project development, conceptual engineering, site development, estimating, proposal development, FEL/FEED, or EPC project execution.
  • Experience developing conceptual civil engineering solutions and technical documentation with limited supervision.
  • Working knowledge of civil engineering principles including grading, drainage, site development, foundations, underground utilities, and earthwork.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting utility, electrical infrastructure, substations, industrial facilities, renewable energy, or heavy industrial projects.
  • Experience preparing conceptual site layouts, grading plans, drainage studies, foundation concepts, or utility layouts.
  • Experience supporting estimating, proposal development, project development, or front-end engineering activities.
  • Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD, or comparable civil engineering software.
  • Familiarity with stormwater management, permitting requirements, and site development regulations.
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred; Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is a plus.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $170,000 annually.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid disability and life insurance, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending accounts, and additional programs designed to support employee well-being and financial security.

Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Dom Delia
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7076530

Job summary

Sector
Power & Energy
Sub Sector
Project Engineer
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Where
Pearland
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Dom Delia
Job Reference
JN-082026-7076530
Job Nature
Hybrid working
 

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