Civil Engineer

PMCS Group, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 120 hours/year

8 paid holidays/year

Employee medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Professional development

Parking

Job summary

PMCS Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Civil Engineer to join the Maintenance & Operations A/E team serving LAUSD in Los Angeles, CA. This senior role involves acting as the District’s civil engineering authority from feasibility through permit closeout.

You will certify designs, direct consultants, and establish standards guiding future District projects, impacting grading, drainage, ADA ramps, parking, utilities, and bus drop-off zones for safe school environments.

Qualifications

• A valid Professional Engineer license in Civil Engineering issued by the California State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.
• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering from a recognized college or university.
• At least eight (8) years of full-time, paid professional experience in civil design on commercial or public agency projects.
• Experience with AutoCAD design, plus proficiency in Word, Excel, Adobe, and similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering on District projects and supervise complex planning, design, and construction activities.
• Provide technical direction and review of site development, grading, drainage, utilities, and ADA improvements.
• Review and certify civil plans and ensure compliance with District standards and codes.
• Develop and maintain civil engineering standards, guidelines, and specifications for project delivery.

Skills

Civil Design

Office Software

Project Coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Los Angeles, CA | Must live in or relocate to the Los Angeles area

Are you a licensed Civil Engineer looking to take ownership of major public infrastructure projects? Do you want your expertise to shape the schools and communities that serve hundreds of thousands of students across Los Angeles?

PMCS Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join the Maintenance & Operations A/E team supporting the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).

This is a senior-level role where you will act as the District’s civil engineering authority, leading projects from feasibility through permit closeout. This is not a production-drafting role. You will certify designs, direct consultants, and help establish the standards that guide future District projects.

Your work will impact everything from grading and storm drainage to ADA curb ramps, parking layouts, utilities, and bus drop-off zones that help create safe and accessible school environments.

The role

As the Civil Engineer, you will lead civil engineering activities across District projects, supporting the planning, design, and construction of educational facilities throughout Los Angeles.

You will provide technical leadership across complex projects, working with architects, consultants, contractors, inspectors, and District teams to ensure designs meet required standards, codes, and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering on District projects
• Perform highly complex civil engineering work for the planning, design, and construction of District facilities and site improvements.
• Help define and review Project Requirement Document (PRD) scope of work and schedule, including interim housing requirements.
• Apply civil engineering principles to project scope development, budget preparation, design review, and technical coordination with District and external professional staff.
• Direct and review site development studies to determine feasibility and estimated cost of site grading, street improvements, utility improvements, and other civil requirements tied to property acquisition and development.
• Serve as the District's technical authority
• Provide technical direction to commissioned architects and consulting civil engineers on District policies, standards, and design guidelines. This covers grading, paving, fencing, parking layouts, streets, storm drainage, sewer systems, and other site improvements for new construction and major alterations.
• Review civil plans, specifications, and related documents from architects and consultants.
• Check documents for compliance with District standards, applicable codes, and project requirements, identifying conflicts and recommending revisions where required.
• Provide professional certification of civil engineering designs and documents for District and commissioned projects.
• Develop, update, and maintain District civil engineering standards, guidelines, and specifications to support code compliance, safety, quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Guide people and contracts
• Provide technical direction to Civil Engineering Unit personnel preparing and reviewing scope documents, topographic surveys, design drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Obtain and manage contracts and task orders for civil engineering, land surveying, and related professional services.
• Support construction, permitting, and real estate
• Resolve civil engineering issues during construction and advise contractors, architects, engineers, District inspectors, and project staff on requirements and field conditions.
• Coordinate with the City of Los Angeles and consultants to obtain review and approval of off-site improvements adjacent to school sites, including B-Permit and A-Permit work such as sidewalks, driveways, bus drop-offs, and ADA curb ramps. Manage permit closeout.
• Support the Real Estate Department on property transactions, including preparing and reviewing legal descriptions, determining easements, updating parcel maps, and closing street vacations.

Requirements

• All of the following are required. Applications without them will not be considered.
• A valid Professional Engineer license in Civil Engineering issued by the California State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.
• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering from a recognized college or university.
• At least eight (8) years of full-time, paid professional experience in civil design on commercial or public agency projects.
• Experience with AutoCAD design, plus proficiency in office software including Word, Excel, Adobe, and similar tools.

Preferred experience includes:

• Civil design experience on educational facilities (K–12 or higher education).
• Experience with City of Los Angeles B-Permit and A-Permit processes.
• Experience reviewing consultant plans and managing professional services contracts or task orders.
• Experience with legal descriptions, easements, parcel maps, or street vacations.

About our company

At PMCS Group, Inc., we’ve built our reputation on over 70 years of combined industry experience and a team of 130+ professionals with deep expertise in construction, engineering, architecture, and inspection. We don’t just manage projects—we deliver them to the highest standard, on time and within budget.

We’re proud to partner with clients such as the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), California State University (CSU) campuses, and other public agencies. Our work has a direct impact on communities, improving educational facilities and public infrastructure across California.

The Benefits

• PTO: 120 hours annually (vacation/sick time), accrual starts on day one, available after 30 days.
• Holidays: 8 paid holidays per year, including New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
• Insurance: 100% coverage for employee’s Medical, Dental, and Vision, with additional costs for dependents and enhanced plans (Kaiser and Anthem Blue Cross options).
• 401(k) Savings Plan: 100% match up to 3%, plus 50% of the next 2% (fully vested immediately).
• Professional Development: Up to $1,000 annually for license/certification renewals and qualifying education.
• Parking: Parking provided, up to $100/month if applicable