Civil Engineer / Associate Engineer

We’re seeking a Civil Engineer / Associate Engineer to support a large-scale rail infrastructure construction program based in Sacramento, CA. This is a long-term, full-time, on-site position offering hands-on exposure to megaprogram-scale rail construction.

About the role

Working under senior engineering staff, you’ll prepare and maintain CAD drawings, track charts, and construction documentation, review plans and specifications for accuracy, and support field engineering and project coordination activities across a major transportation infrastructure delivery effort.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and maintain engineering drawings, sketches, exhibits, and construction support documents using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or other CAD platforms.
• Support engineers with drafting, maintenance, and construction support activities across active transportation infrastructure projects.
• Review engineering drawings, plans, specifications, and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy under the guidance of senior staff.
• Incorporate redline markups and revisions into engineering drawings and maintain drawing files in accordance with established project standards.
• Support field engineering staff by preparing construction sketches, record drawings, and as-built documentation.
• Develop engineering calculations, quantity takeoffs, technical reports, and project exhibits and presentations.
• Coordinate with designers, surveyors, construction managers, contractors, and other project team members to support project delivery.
• Maintain organized electronic engineering files and support document management and version control processes.
• Participate in design reviews, as-built reviews, project meetings, and coordination activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, engineering technology, construction management, or transportation engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ years of engineering, drafting, design, or construction support experience.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, track charts, standard drawings, drafting principles, and construction documentation practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil engineering, engineering technology, construction management, or transportation engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or progress toward obtaining EIT.
• Experience supporting passenger rail, transit, or other large-scale transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting transportation megaprograms exceeding $1B in program value.
• Internship or academic project experience involving engineering design, CAD drafting, or construction support.
• Familiarity with Caltrans standards and transportation engineering practices.
• Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bentley MicroStation, or OpenRoads.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu, ProjectWise, or other electronic document management systems.

Skills

• Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in technical documentation.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a high-visibility, multi-year rail construction program.

Pay

Expected salary: $75,000–$110,000 per year ($36–$52 per hour).

Benefits

• Unlimited flexible time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
• Formal career planning and development program
• $2,500 annually toward professional development
• Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend
• Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
• Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian
• Free personal financial planning services
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus