Civil Engineer

Job Description

Leland Saylor Associates is seeking a Civil Engineer to provide pre- and post-contract support for civil structures and transit infrastructure projects, working in collaboration with our San Francisco Bay Area–based team. Our work supports primarily U.S.-based clients, and this role applies established U.S. estimating and cost-management practices across the full project lifecycle. This position is based at our Walnut Creek, CA office.

Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Daily Duties

• Prepare construction cost estimates for civil structures and transit infrastructure projects.


• Prepare cost estimates organized in accordance with CSI MasterFormat.


• Review plans, drawings, and specifications to define project scope and support the development of cost estimates.


• Perform quantity takeoffs and document review using On-Screen Takeoff (OST), AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.

Pre-Contract Duties

• Provide pre-contract support for civil structures and transit infrastructure projects.


• Review geotechnical reports and topographic and geologic data to identify conditions that affect design, construction, and cost.


• Evaluate site conditions to inform project scope and construction cost estimates.

Post-Contract Duties

• Provide post-contract support for civil structures and transit infrastructure projects.


• Perform construction monitoring and inspection.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent.


• Permanent authorization to work in the United States required.

Featured Benefits

Salary: The salary range for this full-time role is $116K–$120K per year.

401(k), Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 100% employer-paid premiums.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Leland Saylor Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.lelandsaylor.com