Civil Engineer - Public Works

About the role

Ardurra is a multidisciplinary civil engineering services firm delivering practical, innovative solutions to public-sector clients. Our San Antonio team works closely with local agencies on critical infrastructure projects serving over two million residents. This role supports municipal utility and infrastructure projects, with a focus on water, wastewater, sanitary sewer, force mains, and storm drainage systems serving treatment facilities and municipal systems.

The Engineer III will perform detailed engineering design and analysis for public works and municipal infrastructure projects, working closely with Project Managers, senior engineers, designers, and other technical staff through all phases of project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design for water, wastewater, sanitary sewer, force main, storm drainage, and related municipal infrastructure projects
• Prepare plans, profiles, calculations, technical specifications, cost estimates, and other construction documents
• Perform utility design and coordination for public infrastructure projects
• Utilize MicroStation extensively for preparation and development of engineering plans and construction documents
• Assist with hydraulic calculations, utility sizing, drainage analysis, and other engineering calculations
• Support preparation of engineering reports, technical memoranda, studies, and design documentation
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams, municipal clients, utility providers, and regulatory agencies
• Review drawings and technical work for accuracy and compliance with applicable standards
• Assist Project Managers with project coordination, schedules, and budgets
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and design staff
• Participate in field investigations, site visits, and construction-phase engineering support as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 4–6 years of related civil engineering experience, preferably involving public works, municipal utilities, water/wastewater, or similar infrastructure projects
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas preferred or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe
• Experience developing engineering plans and construction documents
• Proficiency with MicroStation strongly preferred
• Experience with municipal utility design, including water and wastewater systems, strongly preferred
• Familiarity with SAWS standards, specifications, and design requirements is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams

Benefits

Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs. The firm nurtures a family-like culture, focusing on staff development through internal programs like Ardurra Academy and an industry-leading Leadership program. Benefits include:

• Professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths
• Tools and resources to support success, engagement, and satisfaction in work
• Positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy work-life balance