Primary Function:

The Engineer is a licensed Professional Engineer within Dashiell's Pre Construction Group, responsible for sealing and taking engineering responsibility for substation site design deliverables. This role provides technical oversight, client-facing leadership, and serves as a licensed professional of record on assigned projects. The position will be based in our Houston, TX office located at 12301 Kurland Drive, Suite 400 Houston TX 77034 and will report to Dashiell's Supervising Engineer.

Duties & Responsibilities

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Serve as engineer of record on substation site design projects, sealing civil drawings, reports, and permit applications.

• Lead project-level civil engineering efforts from conceptual design through construction support.

• Perform and review complex engineering analyses including drainage studies, earthwork optimization, and utility design.

• Coordinate with project managers, clients, electrical engineers, and subconsultants to deliver integrated substation designs.

• Oversee permit application preparation and actively manage agency relationships to achieve approvals.

• Provide technical quality reviews of design deliverables produced by the project team.

• Participate in proposal development including technical approach, staffing, and fee estimation.

• Mentor junior engineers across the Land Development Group.

• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Provide licensed engineering accountability that enables project delivery and regulatory compliance.

• Protect Dashiell's technical reputation through rigorous quality control and seal of engineering deliverables.

• Strengthen client trust through experienced, responsive leadership on civil design matters.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering discipline required. Master's degree preferred.

• Minimum 4 years of civil site design experience with demonstrated experience in substation or heavy industrial development.

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state required; multi-state licensure preferred.

• Comprehensive knowledge of substation civil site design and engineering standards.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, HydroCAD, and related engineering software.

• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements including stormwater, wetlands, and land use permitting.

• Proven ability to lead design teams and manage multiple concurrent projects.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client and regulatory agency interaction.

• Demonstrated ability to develop project scope, schedules, and fee estimates.

• Valid driver's license required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods during office-based work.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during field visits.

• Ability to walk on uneven terrain, gravel, and graded surfaces.

• Ability to navigate active construction environments including stairs, ramps, and temporary walkways.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, FR clothing, and hearing protection.

• Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Environmental Conditions

• Combination of climate-controlled office work and outdoor construction environments.

• Exposure to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, and rain.

• Exposure to noise, dust, and industrial conditions during site visits.

Driving & Safety-Sensitive Positions

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with Dashiell's motor vehicle policies. Incumbents must maintain an acceptable driving record throughout employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined by Company policy.

Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Benefits include company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. Additional benefit offerings include medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options), dental and vision coverage, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, among others.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship. Third-party recruiters and agencies, please do not contact us regarding this position.