Own civil engineering design decisions end to end for TerraFirma projects, including the authority to stamp and sign drawings
Create and review site designs, grading plans, and civil drawings with a focus on getting it right the first time, minimizing the change orders and revisions that plague traditional civil design
Identify and drive value engineering opportunities for customers, proactively flagging cheaper materials, methods, or design changes that deliver the same or better outcome at lower cost
Serve as the technical authority translating civil design intent into execution plans that TerraFirma's automated and remote-controlled equipment can carry out accurately and efficiently
Mentor and direct the work of junior civil engineers handling detailed modeling, cut/fill analysis, and day-to-day design execution
Work directly with customers and stakeholders to shape project scope, identify cost savings, and resolve design challenges before they become field problems
Push TerraFirma's broader approach to civil design forward, helping define how the company thinks about design quality, speed, and cost as we scale
Support permitting, compliance, and coordination with civil authorities on complex or high-stakes projects
Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Civil EngineeringActive PE licenseDeepAdditional RequirementsMust be willing to relocate to Austin
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Active PE license
8+ years of civil engineering experience, including significant experience owning designs from concept through stamped final drawings
Deep, hands-on experience with earthwork design, grading, and site civil engineering on real, executed construction projects
Proven track record of identifying value engineering opportunities that delivered real, measurable cost savings
Preferred
Experience working directly with clients or customers on design decisions and cost tradeoffs, not just internal technical teams
Experience mentoring or leading other civil engineers
Familiarity with GPS/machine control grading systems, automated construction technology, or a strong interest in how automation changes traditional civil execution
Experience across multiple project types (commercial, industrial, government/defense) that broadens perspective on cost and design tradeoffs
Comfortable challenging established design norms and pushing back on "the way it's always been done"
Additional Requirements
Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving priorities
Must be willing to relocate to Austin, TX if not within commuting distance
