Job Description Job DescriptionLocation: Austin, TXType: Full-timeCompensation: $90,000 - $180,000 annuallyCompany: sanctuary.coIf you've spent your career in environments where everything is already figured out - established civil standards, tidy workflows, and predictable processes - you won't find that here.We're early, messy, and building as we go.And that's why this role matters.If chaos excites you more than it scares you,if land speaks to you,and if you want to shape both the work and the way the work gets done…Then keep reading….Who we are Sanctuary builds nature - led, wellness - centered communities that feel alive. Our first 135 acre residential community in the Texas Hill Country is designed with:Non-toxic materialsClean water and filtration systems EMF-conscious design135 acres of preserved land and eco - sensitive planningWe are a global team of designers, architects, engineers, and dreamers building spaces that restore and inspire. For us, it's not just where people live - it's how they live.We're a team spread across 8 countries, building our 1st community in Austin, Texas. This is only the beginning. Our vision is to bring Sanctuary to major cities around the world: healthy, sovereign communities that sit on the edges of every modern metropolis.And now, we're searching for the civil engineer who can make this vision buildable in a way that honors the land.️ What this role really means For too long, we've relied on outside consultants for grading, drainage, and site layout - and frankly, it slowed us down and diluted the beauty of what we're building.We're bringing this role in-house because we need someone who sees land as a canvas, not a constraint.You will literally shape how the community feels underfoot:Roads that follow the land instead of fighting itHomes tucked gracefully into natural contoursStormwater systems that follow the logic of natureThis is a rare chance to blend engineering, architecture, sustainability, and design into one high-impact role.Your impact will show up everywhere Your work determines:Pace: How fast we can build.Aesthetics: How beautifully each home sits within the land.Sustainability: How thoughtfully we work with nature (designing roads that follow terrain, and stormwater paths that work with natural systems).You will be the bridge between vision and reality - the person who turns world-class architecture into something constructible, intelligent, and deeply respectful of the Hill Country terrain.What you'll own (end-to-end) You will lead civil engineering for our entire community - full stop.This includes:Site & Land DevelopmentFull-site grading, drainage, roadway layout, and retaining designCreating grading that makes every home feel naturally placedTopography-driven design that minimizes cuts, scars, and costPermitting & ApprovalsPrepare and submit permit-ready civil drawing sets for:TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality)Hays CountyCity of Dripping SpringsAnd own the entire permitting process end-to-end.Cross-functional Design LeadershipWork closely with global architects, designers, and MEP teamsCollaborate daily with construction in Austin to ensure buildabilityGuide design decisions using deep knowledge of Texas codes/standardsTechnical ExecutionTranslate geotechnical & survey data into actionable plansDevelop drainage models, stormwater paths, and cut-fill strategiesCoordinate civil work packages: roads, driveways, water/sewer, utilitiesReview consultant work and integrate it into Sanctuary standardsSystems & StandardsBuild the foundation of Sanctuary's civil engineering processesCreate templates, workflows, and documentation that scale to future communitiesThis is a role for someone who loves rolling up their sleeves, running models, walking the land, and making decisions that will shape a community for decades.What You Bring EducationBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred but not required)Experience6–10 years in site/civil design, grading, or land developmentResidential, mixed-use, or master-planned community experience is a plusTechnical StrengthGrading design, stormwater management, drainage modelingRoad layouts, utility corridors, cut-fill optimizationRevit + AutoCAD Civil 3D (or equivalent tools)MindsetThis matters more than anything else. You are someone who:Thinks with both logic and imaginationDesigns for beauty and practicalityLoves land, water, slope, and the challenge of making them work togetherThrives in ambiguity and early-stage buildingWants your engineering to actually mean somethingWhy This Role Is Special Civil engineers rarely get to work this close to:Architectural visionEnvironmental conservationHolistic community designA founding team shaping an entirely new way of livingAt Sanctuary, your work won't disappear into a giant firm's folder structure.Your decisions will shape the roads people walk, the views they wake up to, the water that runs through the land, and the experience of a community designed to make life feel better.This is engineering with meaning.Engineering with heart.Engineering that cares about people and the planet.If you're the kind of engineer who wants to build more than infrastructure…If you want to build a new way of living, we'd love to meet you !Compensation Range: $90K - $180K