Civil Site Design Engineer

Civil Site Design Engineer (PE) – Commercial Development & Utilities

Modern Engineering Solutions | McKinney, TX | Remote/Hybrid

You'll Be Perfect For This Role If:

You're a licensed PE with 8+ years in commercial site development, and you're frustrated with how most firms operate. Maybe you're tired of:

↳ Spending more time in CAD than actually designing

↳ Endless meetings that could've been emails

↳ The "just get it approved" mentality that ignores whether it's the right solution

↳ Being stuck in an office when the work doesn't require it

↳ Firms that talk about innovation but resist any real change

You want to lead projects that matter—warehouses, mixed-use developments, master-planned communities—and you want to do it without working 60-hour weeks or sacrificing quality.

You're open to using modern tools (including AI) to eliminate grunt work, and you understand that protecting time to think deeply is how you produce better designs.

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What We Believe

Here's how we run things differently:

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We Focus on Outcomes, Not Hours

Your value isn't how long something took—it's what you deliver. A design that saves a client $500K in construction costs or gets permits 3 months faster? That's worth more than logging extra billable hours.

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Speed Matters as Much as Technical Accuracy

We design with schedule in mind from day one. Time-to-permit affects our clients' bottom line as much as pipe sizing does, so we treat it like an engineering constraint.

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Deep Work Over Busy Work

We protect your calendar. No back-to-back meetings. No "quick syncs" that derail your afternoon. Engineers need uninterrupted time to think—that's where quality comes from.

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AI Handles the Grunt Work

We use AI for first drafts of reports, structuring calculations, and handling repetitive documentation. You still do all the engineering judgment and review everything—AI makes mistakes—but it frees you up to handle 10 projects instead of 2.

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We Grow Carefully

We're not chasing debt-fueled growth. We'd rather expand slowly with cash reserves so we can say no to bad-fit projects and yes to the work that matters.

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We Keep Learning

"That's how we've always done it" isn't good enough. We're constantly refining our processes, learning from what works and what doesn't, and getting better.

What You'll Do

Lead commercial site development projects from concept through approval:

↳ Design grading, drainage, paving, and utility layouts for commercial developments and warehouses

↳ Create water, sewer, and stormwater systems that actually work (not just meet minimum standards)

↳ Prepare plat approvals, site plans, and development submittals

↳ Run stormwater calculations, design detention basins, and perform hydraulic analysis

↳ Work directly with developers, municipalities, and reviewing agencies

↳ Review and seal all engineering deliverables as the responsible PE

↳ Keep projects on schedule and on budget without sacrificing quality

↳ Serve as the primary contact for clients—you're the engineer they trust

↳ Navigate local, county, and state permitting requirements

↳ Mentor junior engineers and help them develop into strong PEs

↳ Support proposals and help grow client relationships

What You Need

Required:

↳ PE License in Texas (or ability to get one within 6 months)

↳ Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

↳ 8+ years of commercial site development experience

↳ Strong skills in site grading, drainage design, and stormwater management

↳ Experience designing water, sewer, and utility systems

↳ Background with commercial projects (warehouses, retail, mixed-use)

↳ Knowledge of plat preparation and municipal approval processes

↳ Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D

↳ Experience with stormwater modeling software (Hydro CAD, Storm CAD, or SSA)

↳ Understanding of local development codes and drainage criteria

↳ Strong communication skills—you can explain technical concepts clearly

Preferred:

↳ Experience with Texas (TCEQ) regulations

↳ Master-planned community development background

↳ Experience in both private development and municipal utility projects

↳ Track record of mentoring engineers toward PE licensure

What We Offer

Work Environment:

↳ 100% remote—work from anywhere with reliable internet

↳ Flexible scheduling that respects your life outside of work

↳ Training on our cloud-based systems and AI tools

↳ Microsoft Teams for collaboration, SharePoint for document management

↳ Top-tier hardware and software—we don't cheap out on tools

Compensation & Benefits:

↳ Salary: $175,000 – $215,000 based on your experience

↳ Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

↳ 401k with 4% employee match

↳ Support for conferences, training, and certifications

↳ Clear path to grow into technical leadership roles

Leadership & Impact:

↳ Work directly with CEO Michael Groselle, PE—no layers of bureaucracy

↳ Real input on firm direction and how we deliver projects

↳ Help us prove there's a better way to do civil engineering

Why This Matters

Right now, most commercial development projects get "approved" but not optimized. Developers lose money on overbuilt designs. Engineers burn out working late nights to hit deadlines. Municipalities struggle to find partners who understand both the technical requirements and the financial realities. We're changing that.

When you join us, you're helping prove that engineers can deliver more projects, at higher quality, without working themselves to death. You're showing that modern tools and smart processes can replace the old "throw more hours at it" approach.

From warehouse logistics to mixed-use developments, your designs will shape how communities grow—and you'll do it without sacrificing your evenings and weekends.

About Us:

Modern Engineering Solutions isn't another civil engineering firm stuck in the old ways.

We built this company because we were tired of watching talented engineers waste hours on CAD work instead of actually designing. Tired of seeing projects get "approved" but not optimized. Tired of the billable hour obsession that punishes efficiency.

Since 2018, we've completed 265+ projects by doing things differently. Our engineers work remotely, use AI to handle the busywork, and focus on what matters: solving real problems for developers and municipalities. No unnecessary meetings. No office politics. Just good engineering.

This Role Isn't For Everyone

We're probably not the right fit if you:

↳ Want the absolute cheapest engineering services (that's not us)

↳ Think AI has no place in engineering (we use it extensively)

↳ See engineers as interchangeable resources (we value judgment and experience)

↳ Believe "that's how we've always done it" ends the discussion (we're constantly improving)

But if you're tired of the old model and ready for something better—where you can focus on engineering instead of office politics, where modern tools eliminate busywork, and where working remotely doesn't limit your career—let's talk.

How to Apply

Send us three things:

↳ Your resume showing your relevant site development experience

↳ A brief cover letter explaining why this approach to engineering resonates with you

↳ A 3-minute video walking through your approach to designing a commercial site with complex grading and stormwater challenges

Email to: -

Subject line: "Civil Site Design Engineer – PE: (Your Name)"

We'll review your application and get back to you within a week.