Civil Engineer

SB&O Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and profit sharing

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and HSA

Paid time off and holidays

Paternity/Maternity Leave

Professional development assistance

Job summary

SB&O Inc in Southern California is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer (Design Engineer) to support grading, drainage, roadway design, stormwater management, and utilities projects. This early-career role offers hands-on design experience, permitting, and construction support within a growing civil engineering team.

Relocation assistance is available to San Diego or Temecula locations. The position requires a Civil Engineering degree, EIT preferred, 2–4 years of relevant experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualifying experience.
• 2–4 years of civil engineering experience.
• EIT certification preferred (or able to obtain within six months).
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D for design/drafting and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary and final designs, calculations, and engineering reports.
• Research project information and perform preliminary site investigations.
• Develop grading and site improvement plans, including retaining walls and erosion control.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates for project budgeting.
• Assist with design and calculations for tentative and final maps.
• Prepare applications and reports for permits, approvals, and entitlements.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic calculations for stormwater studies and reports.
• Design street improvements, sewer, water, and storm drain facilities.
• Develop temporary traffic control plans for roadway and utility projects.
• Review geotechnical, environmental, and traffic reports and incorporate findings into design.
• Coordinate with reviewing agencies, title companies, utility companies, architects, and consultants.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT certification (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Location: San Diego or Temecula - Relocation Provided

Job Description

SB&O is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer (Design Engineer) to assist with grading, drainage, roadway design, stormwater management, and utility infrastructure projects. This position is ideal for a motivated early-career engineer looking to develop their technical skills and gain experience in civil engineering design, permitting, and construction support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary and final designs, calculations, and engineering reports
• Research project information and perform preliminary site investigations
• Develop grading and site improvement plans, including retaining walls and erosion control
• Prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates for project budgeting
• Assist with the design and calculations for tentative and final maps
• Prepare applications and reports for permits, approvals, and entitlements
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic calculations for stormwater studies and reports
• Design street improvements, sewer, water, and storm drain facilities
• Develop temporary traffic control plans for roadway and utility projects
• Review geotechnical, environmental, and traffic reports and incorporate findings into design
• Coordinate with reviewing agencies, title companies, utility companies, architects, and consultants

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualifying experience
• EIT certification preferred (or ability to obtain within six months)
• 2-4 years of relevant civil engineering experience
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D for design and drafting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Competitive salary based on experience + bonus potential.
• 401(k) and profit sharing.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and health savings account (HSA).
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Paternity/Maternity Leave
• Professional development assistance (certifications, training, and industry events).

At SB&O, we are committed to building a top-tier civil engineering team in Southern California. If you’re an experienced engineer looking for challenging projects, leadership opportunities, and career growth, we’d love to hear from you!