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Job Opportunity: Project Civil Engineer and Coordinator 

Role Overview:

 As a Project Civil Engineer and Coordinator, you will play a key role in the design and coordination of municipal infrastructure and land development projects. Your responsibilities will include preparing design calculations for storm sewers, sanitary sewers, watermains, and other civil components of real estate development and construction projects. You will support the project team by organizing and administering various tasks, with a strong focus on permitting and design coordination. This role involves close collaboration with clients, engineers, designers, and sub-consultants, both internal and external, to ensure projects move smoothly from inception through to delivery. You will report to Project Managers and act as the liaison between the firm and permitting authorities. This includes coordinating and submitting design packages to municipalities, counties, and other relevant agencies; tracking submissions; managing comments received; distributing feedback internally; ensuring revisions are completed; and resubmitting for final approval and permit issuance. Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and proactive communication are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare design calculations for storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and watermains

• Coordinate permitting processes, including plan submittals, tracking, managing comments, resubmissions, and follow-ups to secure approvals

• Communicate and coordinate effectively with design teams, consultants, clients, and contractors

• Prepare cost estimates, contract specifications, tender documents, and approval applications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

• Minimum 2 years of experience in single-family land development, with a solid understanding of civil infrastructure, earthwork, water, sanitary, and stormwater construction

• Proficiency or familiarity with AutoCAD

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proven ability to take initiative, follow through on tasks, and work independently without requiring reminders. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Being available during the work hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT), aligned with the time zone in Houston, TX (GMT-5).

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Single-Family Land Development with a focus on vision-based 

• Familiarity with Civil 3D

• Familiarity with City of Houston & Harris County Permitting process.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are required to submit the following:

• Resume detailing relevant experience and qualifications.

• Two sample drawings demonstrating drafting skills and proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Job Opportunity: Civil Designer / Drafter (AutoCAD & Civil 3D)

Overview:

Paquin Ramezani Inc. delivers high-quality engineering services to a wide variety of public and private clients. We specialize in Land Development, Transportation, Storm Water Management, Infrastructure Management, and Planning.  We are well known for our service excellence and client collaboration through the provision of exceptional communication and cost-effective engineering solutions.  Paquin Ramezani Inc. is fully committed to diversity, inclusion, and community involvement.

We are seeking a proficient and experienced Civil Designer / Drafter (with expertise in AutoCAD and Civil 3D software) to be an important part of our dynamic team.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare comprehensive drawings/plans for various civil engineering projects to support grading, drainage, water main, sanitary, stormwater, road, pavement designs and utility layouts.

• Assist in the development of cost estimates, contract specifications, tender documents and applications for approvals.

• Facilitate clear communication among project stakeholders, including clients, sub-consultants, contractors and construction supervision staff.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a civil engineering consulting company.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D software.

• Demonstrated expertise in Xrefs, viewports, volume calculation, map preparation, processing field survey data and topographic plats.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Familiarity with residential and commercial drafting standards.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Exceptional multitasking abilities to meet project deadlines.

• Uphold high moral standards and a strong work ethic.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are required to submit the following:

• Resume detailing relevant experience and qualifications.

• Two sample drawings demonstrating drafting skills and proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.