Civil Engineer Designer | Transportation

Psomas; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 49,593 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid ESOP

401(k) with immediate match

3 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Psomas, located in Roseville, CA, is seeking a Civil Engineer Designer to contribute to transportation projects. You will develop detailed designs using CAD, perform engineering analyses, and ensure compliance with standards. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in transportation design. Psomas offers a hybrid work schedule, comprehensive benefits, and a culture of employee ownership. Join a team that values collaboration and impactful work in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in civil engineering design focusing on transportation projects.
• Experience with roadway design, widenings, and interchange modifications.
• Familiarity with AASHTO and Caltrans standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of transportation projects.
• Develop detailed transportation design plans using CAD software.
• Ensure designs comply with local, state, and federal standards.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Transportation projects

Team collaboration

Traffic flow analysis

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Civil Engineer Designer | Transportation

Own Your Future! Psomas is 100% employee-owned, creating a culture of shared accountability, stewardship, and long‑term thinking. With no outside shareholders, decisions are guided by what's best for our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. As a Civil Engineer Designer, you won't just help design projects—you'll be an owner contributing to the firm's sustained success and legacy.

As our Civil Engineer Designer (Engineer in Training) for our Transportation team in Roseville, CA, you won't just contribute to projects—you'll be an owner helping shape the firm's continued success and legacy.

The Psomas Advantage

• Shared Success: 100% company-paid ESOP plus a 401(k) with immediate company match.
• Retirement Benefits: Company-funded ESOP + 401(k) with immediate match
• People First Culture: We value diverse perspectives, collaborative leadership, and a shared commitment to technical excellence and people development.
• Hybrid Flexibility: A consistent 3/2 hybrid schedule that supports both collaboration and focused work (minimum 3 days in office per week)
• Career Growth: Structured career pathing, leadership development, and internal coaching designed to support long‑term growth into senior leadership.
• Meaningful Work: Community‑impact projects plus opportunities to grow your technical expertise.

What You'll Do

As our Civil Engineer Designer, you will support the design and delivery of a variety of transportation projects including active transportation, transit, and roadway/highway improvements for public and private clients. You will contribute to technical design, analysis, and coordination efforts while working closely with a dynamic team of experienced and emerging professionals.

• Transportation Design Development: Develop and prepare detailed transportation design plans, including roadway geometry, intersections, grading, and alignments using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D).
• Engineering Analysis & Calculations: Perform engineering calculations and analyses related to transportation systems, including traffic flow, pavement design, drainage impacts, and safety standards.
• Standards & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all designs comply with local, state, and federal transportation standards, codes, and specifications (e.g., AASHTO, Caltrans where applicable).
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with project managers, senior engineers, survey teams, and government agencies to support project development from concept through construction.
• Plan Review & Documentation Updates: Review and revise engineering drawings, technical reports, and construction documents based on feedback, site conditions, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in civil engineering design with a focus on transportation projects.
• Experience with roadway/highway design, roadway widenings, interchange modifications, and/or bicycle and pedestrian facilities
• Familiarity with AASHTO, Caltrans, and local agency standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills

Preferred

• NCEES FE (E.I.T.) Certification
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and OpenRoads
• Exposure to drainage, water quality design, and utility coordination
• Experience supporting public agency clients such as cities, counties, Caltrans, or transit agencies

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $36.00‑50.00 hourly (commensurate with experience)
• Incentives: Discretionary bonus and recognition programs
• Time Off: 3 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays
• Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, along with employee ownership and retirement benefits

Our Hiring Approach

Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep you informed throughout the process. If your background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.