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Civil/Site Engineer – Infrastructure

Austin, Texas
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Own the development and maintenance of site, civil utilities, and storm water management design and construction standards for the company.

  • Own the environmental permitting process for site development on capital projects.

  • Participate in the early programming and development of various capital project scopes of work and documentation of project requirements with a focus on civil/site systems and design elements.

  • Develop permitting plan and approach for site development including interaction with USACE, State DEC/DEQ’s, local AHJ’s, and associated federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. Be main point of contact in discussion with these agencies.

  • Support development and issuance of requests for proposals and qualifications for various capital projects to 3rd party engineers, architects, design-build contractors and general contractors.

  • Review and comment on 3rd party civil and environmental designs for capital projects and provide owner based subject matter specialist (SMS) input and direction to internal and external teams.

  • Provide internal design, and documentation on small capital projects as needed.

  • Complete field visits during capital construction projects to represent owner and observe general civil/site installation and commissioning activities.

  • Design management of small capital projects as needed.

  • Travel anticipated to be up to 10% of the time for project specific visits.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or greater in Civil/Environmental Engineering, or a related field.

  • Licensed engineer (PE preferred).

  • 8+ years of design, and/or construction of civil site systems for industrial, manufacturing, and/or port facility projects.

  • In addition to experience with general civil/site design and development, you must have experience/knowledge with various design requirements including but not limited to stormwater management, wetlands, flood plains, coastal construction and dredging, cultural resources, threatened and endangered species (plant and animal), and site resiliency.

  • Experience with submission and/or management of various permitting processes including USACE, state DEC/DEQ, local AHJ’s as required to address coastal, wetland, and flood plain permitting and approvals.

  • Proficient in developing design standards, technical project requirements documents, requests for proposals. Experience with completing 3rd party design reviews and directing engineering, production and construction teams.

  • Knowledge and experience using AutoCAD and/or Revit preferred.

  • Demonstrated success developing innovative solutions to a broad range of permitting and civil/site engineering problems and challenges.

  • Experience with the entire capital project life cycle.

  • Design management experience preferred.

Physical Demands

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

  • Occasional standing and walking within the office

  • Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment

  • Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports

  • Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies

  • Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)

  • Can safely travel and visit active industrial sites and active construction projects on occasional basis.

Benefits:

  • Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services

  • Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents

  • Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care

  • Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents

  • Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays

  • Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents

  • Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses

  • Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match

  • Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success

  • Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage

  • Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline

  • Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees

This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

About Saronic

Saronic

Saronic is one of the fastest-growing defense technology companies focused on autonomous maritime systems for the U.S. military. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company builds intelligent Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs) designed to improve maritime surveillance, operational reach, and force protection in contested environments. Saronic is helping modernize naval operations through AI-powered unmanned vessels capable of supporting missions ranging from reconnaissance and logistics to distributed maritime operations.

For job seekers, Saronic offers opportunities to work on some of the most advanced technologies in maritime defense, including autonomy, robotics, AI, naval architecture, software engineering, manufacturing, and mission operations. The company hires across mechanical engineering, embedded systems, autonomy software, marine design, production, and field testing—making it especially attractive to engineers, veterans, maritime professionals, and builders who want hands-on ownership of mission-critical systems.

Unlike traditional shipbuilders or legacy defense contractors, Saronic operates with a startup-style engineering culture centered around speed, rapid prototyping, and real-world deployment. Employees work closely across hardware, software, and field operations to design, test, and scale autonomous vessels faster than traditional defense timelines, giving team members direct exposure to high-impact products supporting national security missions.

As the U.S. military increases investment in autonomous naval systems and maritime modernization, Saronic continues to grow rapidly through major funding rounds, Navy contracts, and manufacturing expansion. For professionals seeking a high-growth defense company at the intersection of AI, robotics, and naval technology, Saronic is quickly emerging as one of the most exciting employers in the defense innovation ecosystem.

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