Civil Engineer - EIT

Civil Engineer / EIT (Land Development)

Location: Austin, Texas



Firm: Boot Civil, LLC – Texas Firm Registration No. F-27864

Join Our Team

Boot Civil is a new Austin-based civil engineering firm built by local experts who believe in doing things differently. Our firm combines local insight, proven technical results, and civic responsibility to deliver practical, buildable solutions that serve both clients and communities.
As an EIT, you will gain hands-on experience across all phases of land development—working closely with senior engineers committed to helping you build your technical foundation, professional judgment, and path toward PE licensure.

Position Summary

Boot Civil is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer / EIT to support the design and delivery of private and public land development projects throughout Central Texas. This position is ideal for early-career engineers who want deep exposure to real design work, mentorship from experienced PEs, and an opportunity to grow within a high-caliber, fast-moving firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Support civil design and project execution from due diligence through construction.

• Prepare engineering drawings, exhibits, and calculations for grading, drainage, utilities, paving, and site layout.

• Assist in preparing engineering reports, technical memos, and permitting documents.

• Conduct research on development codes, design criteria, and permitting requirements for Central Texas jurisdictions.

• Produce Civil 3D base files, surfaces, profiles, alignments, pipe networks, and construction plan sheets under PE supervision.

• Support permitting and approval processes with the City of Austin and surrounding municipalities by preparing submittals and addressing review comments.

• Participate in project meetings, design reviews, redline sessions, and QA/QC activities.

• Support cost estimates, quantities, and schedule inputs for project managers.

• Participate in site visits for existing conditions reviews and construction observations.

• Maintain organized project documentation that aligns with Boot Civil's standards and naming conventions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (required).

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, and three years relevant experience.

• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D and foundational engineering tools used in land development.

• Understanding of basic civil engineering principles including hydrology, hydraulics, grading, and utility design.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with PEs, PMs, clients, and permitting agencies.

• Desire to learn, take initiative, and grow within a startup environment.

Preferred Experience

• Internship or prior work experience in land development, municipal engineering, or site development.

• Hands-on experience with Civil 3D beyond coursework (surfaces, profiles, pipe networks).

• Exposure to Central Texas development codes or permitting processes.

• Familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, StormCAD, etc.).

• Interest in sustainable design, infrastructure planning, or emerging land development trends.

Why Boot Civil

• Work alongside experienced engineering leadership committed to mentorship and technical excellence.

• Opportunity for strong professional growth in a young, high-performance firm.

• Hybrid work environment with flexibility and autonomy.

• Competitive salary, benefits, and participation in the firm's profit-sharing model as you advance.

• Meaningful work that contributes to responsible growth and community-focused outcomes in Central Texas.