ESP Associates, Inc. is looking for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer/Project Manager to join our transportation team in Texas. This is an opportunity to continue to grow your career with a well-established, dynamic, and growing engineering, surveying, and planning firm.
Responsibilities:
Marketing our geotechnical engineering services to the transportation market in TexasTXDOT experience including design-build projectsEffectively manage client base and client satisfactionPrepare proposals and invoicesManage field engineering and testingPerform, write, and/or review engineering analyses, technical reports, and consultation on transportation projectsInteract and support other ESP operations with technical analysis, as necessaryQuality of all work operations and deliverablesQualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent (Master’s degree preferred)Professional Engineering License in Texas 5-10 years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering on transportation projectsMust have experience with TXDOT geotechnical design including design-build projects sufficient to achieve prequalification with TXDOTDisplays strong technical skills including the performance of foundation analyses, settlement analysis, slope stability analysis, ground improvement techniques, and seismic and liquefaction analysesIs results-oriented with excellent skills in organization, planning, and attention to detailDemonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills with an outgoing personalityDisplays strong leadership and personnel management skillsIs proactive in the advancement of business developmentCandidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.Corporate Information:
ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.
Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 195 on the 2025 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2025 ranking of 52.
ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:
Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days) PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid HolidaysTiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days) Behavioral Medicine through TeladocShort-Term Disability InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceLife InsurancePet InsuranceEducation Reimbursement OpportunitiesFlexible and Dependent Benefits PlanReferral Bonuses Read LessAbout Us:
Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is a highly innovative surveying and engineering company with over 60 years of industry experience serving clients throughout the US and Caribbean.
At Pickett, we use the acronym S.O.L.V.E. to define our core values that include: Safety first, Outstanding service, Lasting relationships, Valued teamwork and Engaged culture.
“We solve the problems that matter” and we are always looking to add passionate, motivated, and qualified individuals to our rapidly expanding team.
About the Role:As a Lead Engineer, you will provide leadership and senior-level engineering/technical expertise on complex electric transmission design projects for high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) overhead utility systems.
Some of the main responsibilities will be to ensure the team is meeting client requirements; both quality and schedule deadlines as well as ensuring the team is engaged and their input is valued. We want to inspire our team members to produce at the level of excellence for which Pickett is known.
This role will require you to be hands-on and manage, prepare, review and/or provide guidance for line routing, survey coordination, PLS-CADD modeling, structure design, foundation design, clearance checks, plan/profile development, material specification and procurement, constructability evaluations, work order package preparation, permitting, vendor/subcontractor coordination and construction support.
What You Will Be Doing:Supervise a team of engineers, technicians, and draftersCommunicate clear expectations, goals, and visionManage the performance of the team and delegate project workMotivate, coach and mentor team membersManage projects, ensure quality of work and on-time deliveryReview and approve engineering design submittalsDevelop lasting relationships with clientsEstimate projects and develop proposalsWhat You Bring:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required)Professional Engineer (PE) certification (required)10+ years of related transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility industry (required)Extensive experience using PLS-CADD (required)Experience with PLS-TOWER (preferred)Extensive experience with design codes and standards such as: NESC, IEEE, ASCE and ACIExtensive experience liaising with substation, environmental, real estate, construction, and maintenance stakeholdersDeep understanding of industry standards and methods (engineering, procurement, and construction)Strong project management skills and experienceAbility to work in a safe manner and always obey safety regulationsAdept self-starter who thrives in an unstructured, varied and deadline-driven work environmentStrong leadership skills and ability to coach other team members and provide direction for projectsStrong ability to collaborate with team members as well as peers in the electrical utility industryEffective business and technical communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policySo...Why Join Us?
You will have the opportunity to learn, grow and directly contribute to our business. You will also have a very visible and tangible impact by solving real world problems.
You will contribute significantly to the growth and development of our company while also continuing to be challenged and inspired along the way!
Pickett offers an excellent employee benefits package including:
Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid HolidaysTiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)Behavioral Medicine through TeladocShort-Term Disability InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceLife InsurancePet InsuranceEducation Reimbursement OpportunitiesFlexible and Dependent Benefits PlanReferral Bonuses Read LessAbout Us:
Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is a highly innovative surveying and engineering company with over 60 years of industry experience serving clients throughout the US and Caribbean.
At Pickett, we use the acronym S.O.L.V.E. to define our core values that include: Safety first, Outstanding service, Lasting relationships, Valued teamwork and Engaged culture.
“We solve the problems that matter” and we are always looking to add passionate, motivated, and qualified individuals to our rapidly expanding team.
About The Role:As the Manager of Engineering, you are responsible for the oversight and development of the transmission line engineering teams in your region, ensuring your team delivers high quality and cost competitive transmission line engineering services.
You will also be involved in business development and company initiatives, which may include establishing business strategies and objectives.
What You Will Be Doing:Manage and develop engineering teamsSupport business development activities and specifically grow the business in your regionEnsure that your teams uphold Pickett’s values, brand promises, and code of conductProvide a work environment conducive to team members growth and developmentProvide project oversight, including managing engineering scope according to technical standards, developing change orders, and maintaining project schedules and budgetsMaintain a high level of quality and responsiveness to client requirements in alignment with Pickett’s standardsOversee transmission line design activities and quality assurance and controlInteract regularly with clients, which includes maintaining current relationships and developing new relationshipsWhat You Bring:Bachelor’s in Engineering (required)Professional Engineer (PE) certification (required)15+ years of related engineering experience, whether through consulting or working for an electric utility (required)Project management experience (preferred)Knowledge of the fundamentals of managing project scope, schedule, and budgetUnderstanding of basic practices for evaluating engineering and design issuesMindset for developing better alternatives and recommendations related to the transmission line group (i.e.: structure, processes, software, etc.) with the ability to communicate and apply them accordinglyAbility to work in a safe manner and always obey safety regulationsEffective communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)Ability to use a collaborative approach when working with peers or clientsDemonstrate a high level of comfort with sharing knowledge freelyAbility to identify relevant metrics and ability to apply them to the business, our clients, and projectsStrong attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment and/or independentlyAbility to think creatively as it relates to engineering innovation and solutionsCapacity to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and highly agile environmentCandidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policySo...Why Join Us?
You will have the opportunity to learn, grow and directly contribute to our business. You will also have a very visible and tangible impact by solving real world problems.
You will contribute significantly to the growth and development of our company while also continuing to be challenged and inspired along the way!
Pickett offers an excellent employee benefits package including:
Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid HolidaysTiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)Behavioral Medicine through TeladocShort-Term Disability InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceLife InsurancePet InsuranceEducation Reimbursement OpportunitiesFlexible and Dependent Benefits PlanReferral Bonuses Read LessCivilCorp, LLC, an ESP Company, is currently seeking a Transportation Project Engineer to join our team in our Corpus Christi, TX location. CivilCorp is a professional service firm offering civil engineering and land surveying services throughout Texas. CivilCorp’s main office is in Victoria, TX, with additional offices in Houston, Fulshear, Corpus Christi, and Round Rock. This is a great opportunity for a transportation professional to continue to grow their career with a dynamic firm supporting a variety of clients and projects throughout Texas.
Responsibilities:
Assist in providing project management oversight and apply engineering expertise in the daily operational task of preparing Plans, Specification & Estimate (PS&E), preliminary engineering reports, schematic design, drainage design and TCPs for roadway projects. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Acts as a Lead Engineer and assists the Engineering Manager in the supervision of other professional and administrative staff. Responsibilities will also include maintaining client relationships and close monitoring of project costs.Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters of Engineering degree or other professionally recognized equivalent discipline from an accredited program.Professional registration (PE) within the field of engineering with the ability to obtain a Texas PE within 6 months.5+ years of work experience within the field of highway design and transportation engineeringCredible design experience in using and guiding the use of: Microstation, GeoPak (Road and Drainage) and OpenRoads Designer (ORD). Experience in designing highway and freeway design projects (PS&E), including horizontal and vertical geometry design, Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD) modeling, culvert and drainage design, retaining wall design, quantity calculations, miscellaneous details and development of deliverables.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and highway design programs required for use in completing tasks.Ability to manage multiple assignments both independently and within a team environment.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Working experience in prioritizing and organizing work assignments.Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.Preferred:
TxDOT PrecertificationAbility to create ORD templates. Experience in schematic development.Recent experience with and knowledge of TxDOT standards, specifications, policies, and procedures.Positive relationships with potential clients in Central Texas such as TxDOT, CTRMA, counties and municipalities.Additional software skills, such as Civil 3D or related disciplines.Company Information:
CivilCorp specializes in transportation, infrastructure, and site development engineering, as well as a full range of land surveying services including boundary, topographic, right of way, and control. Our professional and technical staff offers broad and varied experience across multiple disciplines and industries to solve project challenges. CivilCorp staff have been involved with local communities, public and private businesses, and governmental agencies throughout the state of Texas for over 30 years.
CivilCorp offers an excellent benefits package including:
Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days) PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid HolidaysTiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days) Behavioral Medicine through TeladocShort-Term Disability InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceLife InsurancePet InsuranceEducation Reimbursement OpportunitiesFlexible and Dependent Benefits PlanReferral Bonuses Read LessCivilCorp, LLC, an ESP Company, is currently seeking a Transportation Project Engineer to join our team in our Fulshear, TX location. CivilCorp is a professional service firm offering civil engineering and land surveying services throughout Texas. CivilCorp’s main office is in Victoria, TX, with additional offices in Houston, Fulshear, Corpus Christi, and Round Rock. This is a great opportunity for a transportation professional to continue to grow their career with a dynamic firm supporting a variety of clients and projects throughout Texas.
Responsibilities:
Assist in providing project management oversight and apply engineering expertise in the daily operational task of preparing Plans, Specification & Estimate (PS&E), preliminary engineering reports, schematic design, drainage design and TCPs for roadway projects. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Acts as a Lead Engineer and assists the Engineering Manager in the supervision of other professional and administrative staff. Responsibilities will also include maintaining client relationships and close monitoring of project costs.Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters of Engineering degree or other professionally recognized equivalent discipline from an accredited program.Professional registration (PE) within the field of engineering with the ability to obtain a Texas PE within 6 months.5+ years of work experience within the field of highway design and transportation engineeringExperience in designing highway and freeway design projects (PS&E), including horizontal and vertical geometry design, Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD) modeling, culvert and drainage design, retaining wall design, quantity calculations, miscellaneous details and development of deliverables.Credible design experience in using and guiding the use of: Microstation, GeoPak (Road and Drainage) and OpenRoads Designer (ORD). Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and highway design programs required for use in completing tasks.Ability to manage multiple assignments both independently and within a team environment.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Working experience in prioritizing and organizing work assignments.Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.Preferred:
TxDOT PrecertificationAbility to create ORD templates. Experience in schematic development.Recent experience with and knowledge of TxDOT standards, specifications, policies, and procedures.Positive relationships with potential clients in Central Texas such as TxDOT, CTRMA, counties and municipalities.Additional software skills, such as Civil 3D or related disciplines.Company Information:
CivilCorp specializes in transportation, infrastructure, and site development engineering, as well as a full range of land surveying services including boundary, topographic, right of way, and control. Our professional and technical staff offers broad and varied experience across multiple disciplines and industries to solve project challenges. CivilCorp staff have been involved with local communities, public and private businesses, and governmental agencies throughout the state of Texas for over 30 years.
CivilCorp offers an excellent benefits package including:
Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days) PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid HolidaysTiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days) Behavioral Medicine through TeladocShort-Term Disability InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceLife InsurancePet InsuranceEducation Reimbursement OpportunitiesFlexible and Dependent Benefits PlanReferral Bonuses Read LessCivilCorp, an ESP Company, is a professional service firm offering civil engineering and land surveying services throughout Texas. CivilCorp’s main office is in Victoria, Texas, with offices in Houston, Fulshear, Corpus Christi and Round Rock.
CivilCorp is seeking a Survey Technician in the Fulshear and Victoria offices.
Qualifications:
Associate degree or higher in surveying technology/geomatics, civil engineering, or related field and/or registration as a SIT preferred, but not required. 5+ years’ experience in land surveying preferred. Candidate will be required to demonstrate strong self-motivational and organizational skills, experience with survey computations and platting as well as field experience required. Position requires work to be performed in the office as well as the field. Experience with TxDOT surveying or drafting, a plus.Experience with Trimble data collection, GPS receivers, robotic total stations, Civil 3d 2013, MicroStation, Leica, Geopak required, with PLSCADD and ArcGIS a plus. Computer skills involved in the submittal of daily files including downloading of data, preparation/organization of field sketches & digital photographs, completion of daily checklists & timesheets, and vehicle navigation are required. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Google Earth, and Trimble Data Transfer a plus. Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.Company Information:
CivilCorp, an ESP Associates company, specializes in transportation, infrastructure, and site development engineering, as well as a full range of land surveying services including boundary, topographic, right of way, and control. Our professional and technical staff offers broad and varied experience across multiple disciplines and industries to solve project challenges. CivilCorp staff have been involved with local communities, public and private businesses, and governmental agencies throughout the state of Texas for over 30 years.
CivilCorp offers an excellent benefits package including:
Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days) PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid HolidaysTiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days) Behavioral Medicine through TeladocShort-Term Disability InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceLife InsurancePet InsuranceEducation Reimbursement OpportunitiesFlexible and Dependent Benefits PlanReferral Bonuses Read LessCivilCorp, an ESP Company, is a professional service firm offering civil engineering and land surveying services throughout Texas. CivilCorp’s main office is in Victoria, Texas, with offices in Houston, Fulshear, Corpus Christi and Round Rock.
CivilCorp is seeking a Survey Technician in the Fulshear and Victoria offices.
Qualifications:
Associate degree or higher in surveying technology/geomatics, civil engineering, or related field and/or registration as a SIT preferred, but not required. 5+ years’ experience in land surveying preferred. Candidate will be required to demonstrate strong self-motivational and organizational skills, experience with survey computations and platting as well as field experience required. Position requires work to be performed in the office as well as the field. Experience with TxDOT surveying or drafting, a plus.Experience with Trimble data collection, GPS receivers, robotic total stations, Civil 3d 2013, MicroStation, Leica, Geopak required, with PLSCADD and ArcGIS a plus. Computer skills involved in the submittal of daily files including downloading of data, preparation/organization of field sketches & digital photographs, completion of daily checklists & timesheets, and vehicle navigation are required. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Google Earth, and Trimble Data Transfer a plus. Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.Company Information:
CivilCorp, an ESP Associates company, specializes in transportation, infrastructure, and site development engineering, as well as a full range of land surveying services including boundary, topographic, right of way, and control. Our professional and technical staff offers broad and varied experience across multiple disciplines and industries to solve project challenges. CivilCorp staff have been involved with local communities, public and private businesses, and governmental agencies throughout the state of Texas for over 30 years.
CivilCorp offers an excellent benefits package including:
Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days) PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid HolidaysTiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days) Behavioral Medicine through TeladocShort-Term Disability InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceLife InsurancePet InsuranceEducation Reimbursement OpportunitiesFlexible and Dependent Benefits PlanReferral Bonuses Read Less