Civil Engineer

Your Opportunity

This role will work on smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance and supervision of a senior engineer/designer. You should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations, field work, coordination of tasks, and meeting attendance and recording. The smaller projects that this role may be assigned to will have relatively few complex features.


In general, this role will assist more senior engineers/designers by performing the routine aspects of civil engineering assignments and may assist in the analysis of proposed projects.

• Perform civil engineering design which may include engineering drawings, hydraulic system calculations, pipe design calculations, engineering reports, design criteria, and prepare applications for regulatory agencies.


• Assist in the preparation of engineering project documents, client presentations, client contact and communication pertaining to specific project deliverables.


• Attend and assist in client, contractor, stakeholder, and regulatory agency meetings to gain a better understanding of client’s goals, project requirements, site assessments, key challenges, coordination.


• Assist in the development of design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.


• Recognize when technical problems are developing and initiate appropriate corrective actions.


• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent.


• Assist with the development of job specific discipline specifications.


• Assist in the review of shop drawings and submittals, responds to request for information, prepares site observation reports, and performs other contract administration tasks.


• Assist in the evaluation and selection of civil systems and materials.


• Participate in value engineering and basic cost estimating.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• General understanding of concepts of relevant areas of civil engineering design, including gravity and pressure systems, geotechnical, survey, storm water/drainage design, road design, erosion and sediment control, and grading.
• Understanding of all phases of engineering document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Working knowledge of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions and developing jurisdictional experience and contacts.
• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, and other similar material.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, as well as relevant discipline software programs, which may include AutoCAD Civil3D, PCSWMM, StormCAD, WaterCAD, (or other modeling software).
• Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the design team.
• Developing ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work efficiently and effectively within a team.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in California
Minimum of 5 years of experience.

Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for extended periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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