Civil Design Assistant

Craftwater; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Craftwater Engineering is seeking an Entry Level Water Resources Engineer (Civil Design Assistant) in Pasadena, CA. The role emphasizes study and design of regional stormwater capture, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, and green infrastructure, with duties performed in a collaborative team setting and client interactions. The ideal candidate has a B.S.

or M.S. in Civil Engineering, zero to three years of experience, E.I.T. preferred, and CAD/Civil 3D proficiency is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering with 0–3 years experience
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Experience in report writing and presentation development
• Strong communication and time management
• Knowledge of hydrology and hydraulics
• Willingness to work in a team and with clients

Responsibilities

• Use AutoCAD and Civil 3D to create civil construction documents for stormwater projects
• Support conceptual design content, maps, and hydraulic analyses
• Coordinate design work and ensure quality standards
• Demonstrate organized, proactive work and willingness to ask questions
• Advance Craftwater’s qualifications and reputation in the industry
• Apply critical thinking to solve engineering problems and communicate results
• Describe project efforts clearly to clients and the public
• Report to the Pasadena, CA workspace 4 times per week

Skills

AutoCAD

Hydrology/Hydraulics

Time management

Communication

Report writing

Presentations

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Graphic design tools

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Job description

Craftwater Engineering is seeking Entry Level Water Resources Engineers from zero to three years of experience to join our growing Design Group. The successful candidate shall have a B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering from an accredited school. This position requires no prior work experience so those who recently graduated or will be graduating this spring with the aforementioned degree are strongly encouraged to apply. E.I.T. is preferred and CAD proficiency is a plus.

Your Role:

As a Civil Design Assistant in our Pasadena, CA office, you will utilize your knowledge gained at school to perform work primarily on the study and design of regional stormwater capture, stormwater harvesting, and green infrastructure projects while working in a team-oriented setting and interacting with clients and team consultants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering with 0-3 years of experience
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to adapt with changing priorities
• Self-motivated to work on individual tasks and in a team environment
• Must be able to communicate with verbal and written clarity
• Experience in report writing and presentation development
• General knowledge of graphic design tools
• Knowledgeable in water resources engineering, specifically hydrology and hydraulics
• (Preferred) Experience using Civil 3D
• (Preferred) Some knowledge of fluid mechanics and survey basics
• (Preferred) Experience with ArcGIS
• (Preferred) Experience with Stormwater BMP basics and/or LID

Responsibilities

• Use AutoCAD and Civil 3D software to create civil construction documents for publicly funded stormwater capture design projects. Project work will involve grading, hydraulics, hydrology, site layout, soil erosion and sediment control, and utility designs
• Support development of stormwater capture facility conceptual design content, including conceptual drawings and maps, geospatial analysis, hydraulic analysis, and technical writing
• Provide necessary design, coordination, and follow up on work to ensure quality standards are met and efficiency levels are maintained
• Demonstrate a commitment and organized approach to work and willingness to ask questions
• Commit to the various duties necessary to advance Craftwater’s qualifications and reputation in the industry
• Employ critical thinking and creative problem solving skills to formulate engineering solutions to challenging problems and achieve new technical and professional goals
• Describe and present project efforts and goals in a way that is easily understood by clients and the public at large
• Report to our shared workspace 4 times per week in Pasadena, CA. Our in-person time is used to facilitate project collaboration, meetings, professional development & culture

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.