
Leading Texas Civil Engineering and Environmental Consulting Firm
WGA stands as a premier Texas-based professional consulting firm specializing in civil engineering, environmental consulting, and construction services. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Houston, this privately-held company has experienced steady growth through its unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional quality and service. With established offices in Houston, The Woodlands, Austin, and San Antonio-plus remote team members throughout the United States-WGA maintains a strong local presence while expanding its reach across the nation.
Creative Design Drives Success
Built on the foundational belief that creative design drives successful projects, WGA cultivates collaborative working relationships with municipalities, permitting authorities, and local and state agencies to yield tangible results throughout the development process. The firm's extensive portfolio spans education, municipal, residential, commercial, industrial, large mixed-use, single-family, hospitality, and healthcare projects, demonstrating versatility from high-rise buildings to small developments.
Comprehensive Engineering Services
- Commercial and single-family site development
- Municipal and special districts infrastructure
- Hydrology, hydraulics, and water/wastewater facilities design
- Roadway design and environmental services
- GIS mapping and program management
- Construction oversight and technical review
Award Winning Workplace Culture
WGA has earned recognition as a top employer, receiving Houston Chronicle Top Work Places awards (2023, 2024), Houston Business Journal Best Places to Work (2023, 2024), and San Antonio Business Journal Best Places to Work (2024). The company was recognized among the largest Houston-area civil and structural engineering firms and celebrated for the highest percentage of female engineers in 2023, demonstrating commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Professional Growth and Development
Engineering professionals at WGA work under experienced engineers on clearly defined assignments that build technical skills in design calculations, project management, CADD applications, and team communication. The collaborative environment emphasizes mentorship, hands-on experience across diverse project types, and professional development, making WGA an ideal place for engineers to advance their careers while driving positive change in Texas communities.
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Civil Facilities Designer
Description
Founded in 2007, Ward Getz & Associates LLC (WGA) is a Texas based professional consulting firm that has steadily grown in a competitive market by consistently delivering exceptional quality and service. Our success is rooted in the belief that creative design drives successful projects and that strong collaborative relationships with municipalities, permitting authorities, and local and state agencies lead to tangible results throughout the development process. Our diverse project experience spans industrial, commercial, large mixed use developments, hospitality, healthcare, education, municipal infrastructure, and both multifamily and single family residential projects. From preliminary feasibility studies to full scale design, we are committed to providing value through innovative and cost effective solutions tailored to each project's unique needs. With four established offices across Texas in Houston, The Woodlands, Austin, and San Antonio, and with remote team members located throughout the United States, WGA continues to expand its reach while maintaining a strong local presence
Responsibilities
As a CAD Designer, You Will
- Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D skills in model/paper space environments, x-references, dynamic blocks, sheet set manager and other frequently used AutoCad tools such as Plant 3D.
- Assist with preparation of Plan and Profile drawing packages for various Municipal projects including sanitary sewer collection, lift stations, water mains and roadway paving and drainage systems.
- Work closely with project and task team leaders
- GIS experience preferred
- Perform other duties as assigned

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