Civil Graduate Engineer

WGI

📍Houston, TX
Posted May 22, 2026

Job Overview

Position

Civil Graduate Engineer

Company

WGI

Location

Houston, TX

Work Type

On-site

Job ID

li-4414351334

Job Description

WGI is looking for an engineering professional with 0-4 years of experience to work with our
Civil
team in Houston, TX.
This individual will be responsible for project production tasks and assisting the public works team consisting of Project Manager, Project Engineers, other Graduate Engineers, and Project Designers in the preparation and coordination of civil engineering public infrastructure projects.

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. WGI prides its reputation as one of the nation's top consulting firms -- and our awards support our beliefs. We strive to stay ahead of the curve investing in the latest tools and technology. We are always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help expand our visionary approach. One of our core values is Passion for People! If you think you are an innovative team-player and want to shape the built world, join our WGI team today!

WGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program.

  • Assist or lead in production of construction plans, specifications, and developing cost estimates for new and existing public infrastructure projects in the San Antonio area and across Texas

  • Apply AutoCAD and/or Microstation software in drafting design plans for public works (utilities, roadway, and drainage/stormwater infrastructure).

  • Conduct field visits to understand existing site conditions and evaluate the scope of work to be designed and ultimately constructed.

  • Prepare permitting application packages in coordinating with governing agencies and department.

  • Prepare engineering reports, construction specifications, and bid documents

  • Attend meetings with team members in coordination with client team members.

  • Address review comments received and prepare plan updates in AutoCAD and/or Microstation software.

  • Perform site visits following the completion of design and bidding to observe construction and prepare construction observation reports

  • Attend industry events for networking and relationship building and become involved in the engineering community and related professional organizations.

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering

  • 0-4 years’ experience in public infrastructure projects with a focus on design production and construction document preparation.

  • Engineer in Training (EIT) license obtained or scheduled to sit for exam within 6 months of employment.

  • AutoCAD and/or Microstation design experience is strongly preferred

  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa

Physical Demands
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse. Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, please apply today. In return, WGI provides a competitive salary and an outstanding work environment. WGI is an
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
WGI does not accept any unsolicited resumes. Should any 3rd party agency or recruiter forward or submit any resume(s) to a WGI associate without a pre-existing contractual agreement, the submitted resume(s) will be deemed the property of WGI, and no placement fee will be provided.

All agencies and vendors are required to have a signed WGI vendor agreement from the WGI Chief HR Officer permitting them to work directly through our Talent Acquisition team. Obtaining this signed vendor agreement is the only way you will receive payment. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of our staff will not be binding.

All third-party recruiting/supplemental staffing agencies are expected to familiarize themselves and abide by this policy.

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Practice Questions

💡Technical Questions (3)
  • 1.Can you walk me through your experience using AutoCAD or Microstation to draft public infrastructure design plans, specifically for utilities, roadways, or drainage?
  • 2.What is your process for preparing a permitting application package for a public works project, and how do you ensure coordination with governing agencies?
  • 3.How do you approach developing cost estimates for public infrastructure projects, and what key factors do you consider to ensure accuracy?
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time you had to address extensive review comments on a set of construction plans. How did you manage the revisions while keeping the project on schedule?
  • 2.Describe a situation where you collaborated with a multidisciplinary team, such as Project Managers, Designers, and other Engineers, to complete a complex design production task.
  • 3.Give an example of a time you conducted a field visit to understand existing site conditions. How did your field observations impact the final design?
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.You are observing construction post-bid and notice a discrepancy between the contractor's installed utility layout and your approved construction plans. What steps do you take?
  • 2.You are leading the production of construction plans for a public infrastructure project, but the deadline is approaching and you are waiting on critical drainage specifications from another team member. How do you handle this?

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AutoCADMicrostationPublic InfrastructureConstruction DocumentsEITCost EstimatingPermittingStormwaterRoadway DesignUtilitiesConstruction ObservationBid Documents

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