Associate Civil Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer to support project management and technical design efforts. This role offers the opportunity to manage projects, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the company’s growth within a collaborative environment focused on professional development.

Benefits

Opportunity to develop leadership skills

Collaborative environment focused on professional growth

Support for professional registration

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and civil engineering design.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and support junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and design infrastructure projects overseeing schedules and budgets.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Engage with clients and contribute to business development activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout Siegfried
As an Associate Civil Engineer at Siegfried, you will play a key role in supporting project management and technical design efforts for both public infrastructure and private development projects. You will assist in coordinating projects, ensuring design quality and compliance, and mentoring junior staff. This position provides an opportunity to develop leadership and management skills while contributing directly to the company’s growth and success.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and design infrastructure projects with oversight of schedules, budgets, and contract fees

• Collaborate with principals, marketing, and technical staff on proposals and project delivery

• Mentor junior engineers and technicians to foster professional growth

• Participate in recruiting, negotiations, and billing reviews

• Promote and maintain design standards and quality assurance processes

• Engage with clients and contribute to business development activities

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required

• Experience in project management and civil engineering design

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Ability to mentor and support junior staff

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D

Why Join Siegfried?

• Opportunity to develop leadership and project management skills

• Collaborative environment focused on professional growth

• Exposure to diverse public and private civil engineering projects

• Active participation in business development and company growth

• Support for professional registration and career advancement

Compensation
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, including education and professional licensure.