Civil Engineer

Cumming Management Group, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Insurance

Vision

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group seeks a licensed Civil Engineer in the Los Angeles area to support K-12 educational facility projects. You will help drive district infrastructure initiatives in a dynamic, growth-oriented consultancy.

The role requires a California PE license, eight years of civil design experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD and MS Office. Salary reflects diverse project work and strong client engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Eight years full-time civil design experience, preferably on educational facilities.
• Experience in AutoCAD software design.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• A valid California Professional Engineer license.

Responsibilities

• Define and review project scope and schedules, including interim housing requirements.
• Perform complex civil engineering work for planning, design, and construction of district facilities and site improvements.
• Provide technical direction to architects and consulting engineers; certify civil design plans.
• Coordinate with city officials and consultants for permits and approvals; manage related studies and documents.
• Develop and maintain civil engineering standards and specifications for compliance and quality.
• Review and revise drawings, specs, and related documents for conformance with policies and codes.

Skills

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license (CA)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Job description

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

We are currently hiring a licensed Civil Engineer located in the Los Angeles, CA area. This position will support K-12 educational facility projects and will put you at the forefront of building the educational future for the Los Angeles community. We encourage those seeking a challenging role that will give them ample opportunity to engage and impact the community with their talents to apply.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in defining and reviewing the Project Requirement Document scope of work and schedule including interim housing requirements.
• Performs highly complex civil engineering work related to the planning, design, and construction of District facilities and site improvements; provides technical direction to District personnel, commissioned architects, and consulting engineers; and certifies civil engineering design plans.
• Apply civil engineering principles, practices, processes, and procedures to the planning, design, and construction of FSD projects, including project scope development, budget preparation, design review, and technical coordination with District and external professional staff.
• Provides technical direction to commissioned architects and consulting civil engineers regarding District policies, standards, and design guidelines for site development, including grading, paving, fencing, parking layouts, streets, storm drainage, sewer systems, and other site improvements associated with new construction and major alterations to existing facilities and sites.
• Provides technical direction to personnel within the Civil Engineering Unit in the preparation and review of project scope documents, topographic surveys, design drawings, specifications, and related technical documents.
• Obtains and manages contracts and task orders for civil engineering, land surveying, and related professional services.
• Reviews civil engineering plans, specifications, and related documents prepared by commissioned architects and consulting engineers for conformance with District policies, standards, design guidelines, applicable codes, and project requirements; identifies conflicts with other architectural and engineering features and directs or recommends necessary revisions.
• Develops, updates, and maintains civil engineering standards, guidelines, and specifications to ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety requirements, and industry practices and to promote quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in construction, maintenance, and operation.
• Directs and reviews site development studies to determine the feasibility and estimated cost of site grading, street improvements, utility improvements, and other civil engineering requirements associated with property acquisition and development.
• Provides technical advice and resolves civil engineering issues encountered during construction; advises contractors, commissioned architects and engineers, District construction inspectors, and other project personnel regarding civil engineering requirements and field conditions.
• Provides professional certification of civil engineering designs and documents for assigned District and commissioned projects, as authorized by applicable professional licensing requirements.
• Coordinates with the City of Los Angeles and civil engineering consultants to obtain review and approval of drawings and permits for off-site improvements adjacent to District school sites, including B-Permit and A-Permit work such as sidewalks, driveways, bus drop-offs, ADA curb ramps, and related improvements; coordinates permit closeout activities.
• Assists the Real Estate Department with civil engineering matters related to property transactions, including preparation and review of legal descriptions, determination of easements, updating of parcel maps, and closure of street vacations.

Required Education and Experience

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• A minimum of eight (8) years full time paid professional experience in civil design on commercial or public agency projects, preferably in educational facilities.
• Experience in AutoCAD software design.
• Proficiency in office computer software (MS Office Suite).
• A valid license as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering issued by the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors is required.

Salary

The salary range for this full-time role is $120,200.00-$160,266.69 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Insurance
• Vision
• Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group's policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity. All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.