Civil Engineer

Futures Consulting, LLC

📍Houston, TX
Posted May 22, 2026
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Job Overview

Position

Civil Engineer

Company

Futures Consulting, LLC

Location

Houston, TX

Work Type

On-site

Job ID

li-4418161346

Job Description

Civil Engineer (PE) – Houston, TX

Experience:
5+ Years

Position Overview:

Seeking a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with 5+ years of civil engineering experience to support and lead design efforts on land development and/or infrastructure projects in the Houston area. This role will involve project management responsibilities, technical oversight, and client interaction.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead design and delivery of civil engineering projects (site development, infrastructure, or municipal work)

  • Prepare and review grading, drainage, paving, and utility plans

  • Perform and seal engineering calculations, reports, and construction documents

  • Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables

  • Coordinate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies

  • Mentor EITs and junior engineers

  • Oversee permitting and entitlement processes

  • Conduct QA/QC of engineering designs and plans

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

  • Active PE license in Texas (or ability to obtain)

  • 5+ years of civil engineering experience

  • Strong background in land development and/or infrastructure design

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D

  • Strong knowledge of Houston-area codes, standards, and permitting processes

  • Proven leadership, communication, and project management skills
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Practice Questions

💡Technical Questions (3)
  • 1.Walk me through your approach to designing a storm drainage system for a commercial land development project in the Houston area, considering the region's flat topography and high water table.
  • 2.How do you utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to streamline the preparation of grading, paving, and utility plans, and what specific features do you rely on for QA/QC?
  • 3.Can you explain your process for taking a municipal infrastructure project from the initial design phase through to obtaining the necessary permits in the Houston area?
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time you had to manage a land development project where the schedule and budget were at risk due to unforeseen permitting delays.
  • 2.Describe a situation where you had to mentor an EIT or junior engineer who was struggling with the technical demands of a civil design project.
  • 3.Give me an example of a time you identified a significant design flaw during a QA/QC review of engineering plans just before a deadline.
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.You are managing a site development project and the client requests a major layout change after your team has already completed the grading and utility plans. How do you handle this?
  • 2.A contractor calls you questioning the feasibility of your utility layout due to unexpected field conditions, and they need an immediate design revision to keep construction on track. What is your next step?

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PE LicensedCivil 3DLand DevelopmentInfrastructure DesignGrading and DrainageProject ManagementHouston PermittingQA/QCUtility DesignMentoring EITs

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