CIVIL ENGINEER

Civil Engineer

About Us

Founded in 1996 in Houston, Texas, OTHON Engineering is a multi-discipline civil engineering firm. We provide a full range of design services in municipal infrastructure, streets, pumping and drainage networks, airports, transit, roads and highways, bridges and structural engineering, high speed rail systems, intelligent transportation systems, and construction management services for all levels of government agencies.

Job Description

OTHON, Inc. is currently seeking Civil Engineers to join our team at the Houston, TX location. We are looking for self-motivated, driven individuals who want to build and grow their careers within a growing consulting engineering firm. Depending on interest and business needs, engineers may support projects in transportation and roadway design, drainage and water resources, structural and bridge design, transit and rail, aviation, traffic and ITS, or construction management. This role is a great fit for recent graduates and early-career engineers working toward professional licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design of civil engineering projects, including roadways, drainage systems, utilities, and structures.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses to support plan development.
• Prepare preliminary layouts, quantity estimates, specifications, and plan sheets.
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports, design memos, and project documentation.
• Review plans and calculations for accuracy and compliance with design standards and client criteria.
• Coordinate with CAD technicians on the preparation of plan sets.
• Work closely with other disciplines within the company, as well as clients and agency representatives.
• Participate in site visits and field investigations as needed.
• Learn from and work alongside senior engineers on a variety of public infrastructure projects.
• The Civil Engineer will report to and be under the supervision of the assigned group supervisor or Project Manager.

Minimum Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, or currently enrolled as a senior in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or Spring 2027 (internship candidates).
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or the ability to obtain it within 12 months of hire.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and manage multiple tasks.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Internship or co-op experience with a consulting engineering firm or public agency.
• Familiarity with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), City of Houston, or Harris County design standards.
• Working knowledge of MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, GEOPAK, or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with engineering software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, or structural analysis programs.
• Interest in pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the state of Texas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

OTHON is committed to providing a respectful, non-hostile work environment. We also maintain a workplace free of discrimination and any form of harassment. OTHON recognizes and abides by all state and federal laws regarding the protection of employees and their rights to a safe workplace environment. If there is any grievance or concern with regard to the topics outlined below, please contact your supervisor. If the grievance is regarding one’s supervisor, please contact the Human Resources office. All grievances will be investigated with confidentiality, taken seriously and acted on promptly.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, the company is committed to providing fair and equitable treatment of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, citizenship or immigration status, disability, military status, or age, and consistent with all relevant state and federal laws. Retaliation against individuals who raise issues of equal employment opportunity is not allowed. If an employee feels he or she has been subjected to any such retaliation, he or she should bring it to the attention of Human Resources.