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Houston Engineering

Designs civil infrastructure and water systems

Engineer – Ei - Municipal

Full-Time
$27.91 - $31.01/hr+ Annual bonus + 401(k) match
Mid
Bachelor's
Alexandria, MN, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringWater Resources Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or Revit is required.
  • Aspirations to obtain Professional Engineer licensure are required.
  • A valid driver's license and good driving record are required.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills are needed to coordinate and collaborate with coworkers, contractors, and the community.
Responsibilities
  • Complete designs using CADD modeling software, prepare spreadsheets and construction plans and specifications, complete site development designs, and perform construction cost estimating, construction observation, and facility inspection for a variety of civil engineering projects.
  • Design storm, sanitary, and water utilities, as well as street and site plan development.
  • Prepare studies, reports, design documents, and design plans and specifications for civil and municipal water infrastructure projects.
  • Complete engineering analysis and calculations.
  • Observe and document construction projects.
  • Coordinate planning, design, and construction with clients, sub-consultants, and regulatory agencies.

About the company

Houston Engineering designs civil infrastructure and advises public agencies, businesses and landowners on how to manage land and water. Its work spans flood protection, roads and municipal utilities, with engineers and environmental specialists guiding projects from planning and permitting through construction oversight. The firm earns fees for consulting, design and survey work; field crews map property boundaries and collect detailed site measurements that clients use to plan developments and infrastructure improvements. Founded in 1968, Houston Engineering is headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, and serves clients across the United States.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Fargo, ND

Founded

1968

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What believers are saying

  • Learning has several routes: Houston Engineering lists job shadowing, mentorship, online training and professional development for employees.
  • Technical colleagues span disciplines: Houston Engineering groups mapping professionals, software engineers, scientists and engineers in its geospatial team.
  • Scheduling flexibility appears in specific roles: the Maple Grove transportation graduate engineer posting lists flexible schedules.

What critics are saying

  • Registration has a deadline: the Minnesota transportation graduate role requires engineer-in-training status at entry or within six months of starting.
  • Internships include time away: Houston Engineering requires overnight-travel availability and extended outdoor work for its Summer 2027 civil engineering interns.
  • Sponsorship limits access: Houston Engineering excludes future visa sponsorship for its Aberdeen early-career water resources engineer role.

What makes Houston Engineering unique

  • Ownership stays with employees: Houston Engineering describes itself as 100% employee-owned.
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  • Flood response includes field capacity: Houston Engineering reports the ability to mobilize ten survey crews during flood events.

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