Civil Project Engineer

Description

Key Areas of Focus 1. Site Design & Layout o Grading, drainage, utility layout, and stormwater management o Applying civil engineering principles to develop comprehensive site plans Leading the design process 2. Regulatory Compliance o Ensuring designs meet local, state, and federal codes o Supporting permitting processes and coordinating with agencies (especially in California) 3. Project Management o Developing schedules, budgets, and tracking milestones o Coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders 4. Client Interaction o Understanding client goals and providing updates o Addressing concerns and ensuring satisfaction o Answering echnical questions in meetings o Leading internal meetings to discuss and provide guidance on plan deliverables 5. Technical Documentation & QA/QC o Producing and reviewing design plans, calculations, and reports o Implementing quality control measures throughout the design process ____ Daily Responsibilities Drafting and refining site plans using Civil 3D and AutoCAD Performing calculations for grading, stormwater, and utilities Reviewing and redlining plans for accuracy and compliance Communicating with clients and regulatory agencies Answering technical questions in meetings. Lead internal meetings to discuss with team members and provide guidance on plan deliverables Collaborating with drafters, junior engineers, and project managers Participating in internal design reviews and QA/QC checks Preparing documentation for submittals and permits Mentoring junior staff (for PE-level engineers) Attending team meetings and coordinating across disciplines

Skills

civil 3d, autocad, civil engineering, regulatory compliance, hydrology, technical report writing, permitting, land development, professional engineer, pe, site development, design review, swppp, technical documentation, regulatory, site layout, grading, drainage, utility design, stormwater design, residential construction, multi family construction, commercial development, industrial development, mixed use, site design, civil, design, stormwater, civil design, autocad civil 3d, eit, engineering, site plan, development, civil engineering design, civil site, storm water management, client communication, team oriented, agency management, project management, scheduling coordinating, budgeting, stakeholder management, qa/qc, redlining, transportation, water resources, technical design, project coordination, ceqa, hydraflow, wspg, bluebeam, modeling, plan production, redevelopment, infill, greenfield, drafting, cad, municipal engineering, civil site design, civil engineering drafting, drainage design

Top Skills Details

civil 3d,autocad,civil engineering,regulatory compliance,hydrology,technical report writing,permitting,land development,professional engineer,pe,site development,design review

Additional Skills & Qualifications

This role requires a strong foundation in civil engineering with a focus on land development. Candidates must be proficient in Civil 3D and AutoCAD, with the ability to independently produce grading, drainage, and utility designs. Daily responsibilities include preparing site plans, performing stormwater calculations, coordinating with clients and agencies, and reviewing design documents for QA/QC. The role also involves managing project schedules and budgets, and collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Minimum 5 years of experience in site design or land development Must have experience w/ sets of utility improvements (e.g. redevelopment/ infill, greenfield development) Professional Engineer (PE) license (or in active pursuit) Proficiency in Civil 3D and AutoCAD Key Attributes of Success: Ability to manage both technical design and project coordination Strong communication skills for client interaction and team collaboration Attention to detail and commitment to quality control Adaptability to work on a range of project types and scales Initiative to mentor junior staff or lead design reviews (for PE-level candidates)

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance

Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution

Support for continuing education and training opportunities

Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay

401k

Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule

Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health

Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Tustin,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2025.

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