Senior Civil Engineer Assistant

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee the development of civil engineering plans and construction documents for land development and infrastructure projects.
• Perform advanced design and technical analysis for grading, drainage, utility, stormwater, and site development improvements.
• Develop and review engineering drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D, including surfaces, profiles, alignments, pipe networks, and related design components.
• Prepare and review hydrology and hydraulic calculations, stormwater management documentation, and technical exhibits in support of project design and permitting.
• Coverage project design with survey, planning, engineering, and outside consultants to maintain schedule, quality, and consistency across disciplines.
• Aid Project Managers with project planning, technical coordination, scheduling, document control, and client deliverables.
• Prepare and assemble permitting packages for local jurisdictions and regulatory agencies and respond to plan check comments.
• Conduct research regarding agency standards, municipal requirements, utility coordination, and entitlement-related constraints affecting project design.
• Review junior staff work product for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company standards and project requirements.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineering staff and support their development in design, drafting, and project coordination tasks.
• Participate in client, consultant, and agency meetings and support communication regarding technical design issues and project progress.
• Help manage assigned project tasks within established budgets and timelines.
• Maintain organized project documentation and adhere to company drafting, QA/QC, and design standards.
• Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required or strongly preferred.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; candidates with substantial senior-level land development experience and active progress toward licensure may also be considered.
• 5–8 years of progressively responsible experience in civil land development design preferred.
• Strong experience preparing plans for grading, drainage, utilities, street improvements, and site development.
• Strong working knowledge of hydrology and hydraulic analysis, stormwater quality design, and permitting documentation.
• Experience with local jurisdictional permitting and agency coordination in Southern California preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and related civil engineering software.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations, review technical work, and develop supporting documentation for design and permitting.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to support, mentor, and review the work of junior engineering staff.