Associate Engineer

Socket.dev; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor is seeking an Associate Engineer to provide entry-level engineering and CAD drafting support for the California High-Speed Rail program. You will assist with design, drafting, and documentation under the supervision of senior staff, gaining practical experience in transportation infrastructure delivery.

The role requires a four-year degree in civil engineering or related field and strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Accredited four-year degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• One year of work-related experience or five years if non-degreed.
• Ability to learn and apply CAD drafting and construction documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and maintain engineering drawings using CAD software.
• Assist engineers with design, drafting, and construction support activities.
• Review drawings for completeness and accuracy under guidance of senior staff.
• Incorporate redlines and maintain drawing files per project standards.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, surveyors, and construction managers.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Baccalaureate/4-year degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Bluebeam Revu

ProjectWise

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Fluor is seeking candidates for opportunities within our Program Delivery Support (PDS) team, working alongside the California High-Speed Rail Authority, to provide program delivery and program management services for one of the largest planned infrastructure projects in the U.S. The system will connect the 500-mile stretch between the Los Angeles region with the San Francisco Bay Area, with up to 24 stations. The first phase of the program is currently under construction in California’s Central Valley.

Job Description

The Associate Engineer provides entry-level engineering and technical support for the California High-Speed Rail (CAHSR) construction office. Under the direction of senior engineering staff, the incumbent assists with engineering design support, drafting, construction documentation, and project coordination activities. The Associate Engineer utilizes Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to prepare and modify engineering drawings, supports engineering analyses, and assists with maintaining project documentation while gaining practical experience in transportation infrastructure delivery.

Position Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and maintain engineering drawings, sketches, exhibits, and construction support documents using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or other approved CAD software
• Assist engineers with engineering design, drafting, and construction support activities for transportation infrastructure projects
• Review engineering drawings, plans, specifications, and supporting documents 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
• Assist with engineering calculations, quantity takeoffs, technical reports, and preparation of project exhibits and presentations
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, surveyors, construction managers, contractors, and other project team members to support project delivery
• Maintain organized electronic engineering files and assist with document management and version control processes
• Participate in design reviews, project meetings, and construction coordination activities
• Perform other engineering and technical duties as assigned in support of project delivery
• Other related duties may be assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management or related field and one (1) year of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to five (5) years if non-degreed
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
• Practical field experience
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

Other Job Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, drafting principles, and construction documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting transportation, rail, highway, bridge, or other infrastructure projects
• Experience using Bentley MicroStation, or OpenRoads
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu, ProjectWise, or electronic document management systems
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward obtaining EIT
• Familiarity with Caltrans standards and transportation engineering practices
• Internship or academic project experience involving engineering design, CAD drafting, or construction support

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Salary Range: $62,500.00 - $116,500.00