Civil Engineer I-III

Sherwoodengineers; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Own a part of the firm with ESOP eligibility

Flexible working with every other Friday off

Competitive health plans

Learning and development stipend

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Automatic 401(k) enrollment

Fun team events and lunches

Job summary

Sherwoodengineers in Petaluma, California, is seeking a Design Engineer focused on site civil design. Join us in engineering sustainable infrastructure and contributing to award-winning projects.

Ideal candidates will have 2-6 years of experience, a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, and proficiency in AutoCAD. Enjoy flexible working, generous PTO, and a chance to impact the environment.

Qualifications

• Typically 2-6 years of industry experience.
• Proficient in assembling and collating plan set packages.
• Exercise sound judgment on details of work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical site assessments and field visits.
• Research and summarize regulatory requirements for development projects.

Skills

Civil and/or Environmental Engineering

Construction Documentation

AutoCAD

MS Office and cloud-based collaboration software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering — Civil and/or Environmental

Tools

Civil 3D

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

Sherwood is a civil and environmental engineering firm that is committed to investing in and embracing people, communities and the environment.

Our team has delivered net zero energy and net zero carbon systems, net positive water systems, resilient coastlines, natural resource protection, green streets, living roofs and more for thousands of clients in the region and across the globe. We specialize in sustainable infrastructure, water management strategies, green building design, and systems based solutions for infrastructure and landscapes. Our focus is on the conservation and management of the consumption of all site resources — carbon, energy, water, and waste. We have worked on over thirty award-winning projects, and our work has been published locally and internationally.

Founded in 2003, our award-winning projects include Hudson Yards in New York (the largest private real estate development in U.S. history), San Francisco Better Streets Plan, Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan, revitalization of the iconic waterfront Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the 35 square-km Baietan Urban Area Plan in the heart of Guangzhou, China.

Our mission is to engineer an environmentally and socially regenerative planet. Will you join us?

Role Summary

At Sherwood Design Engineers, we value collaboration that incorporates multiple perspectives, and believe that diverse ideas produce more robust and equitable solutions. We have an amazing opportunity for a driven and curious Design Engineer focused on site civil design to support our team.

Minimum Skills

• Typically 2-6 years of industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering — Civil and/or Environmental
• Exercise sound judgment on details of work and in application of standard methods for conventional and innovative work
• Apply specific techniques and procedures based on established guidelines to complete assigned tasks
• Understand survey base files, coordinate frames and varying units
• Proficient in assembling and collating plan set packages
• Construction Documentation experience on Commercial, Institutional, and Residential projects
• Working knowledge of Windows, MS Office, and cloud-based collaboration software (Google Apps, Asana, Dropbox, Sharepoint, etc.)
• Proficient in AutoCAD

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of civil design programs (Civil 3D, LDT, Hydro CAD, Flowmasters, StormCAD, etc.)
• Knowledge of graphics programs (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.)
• Certifications or other sustainability-oriented accreditation preferred (LEED, PE, etc.)
• Knowledge of natural systems, green infrastructure
• Knowledge of hydrology
• Knowledge of GIS principles
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

Expected Outcomes

• Physical site assessment and field visits
• Research, understand, and summarize regulatory requirements for residential, commercial, and industrial development projects, public works improvements, or other capital improvement projects using applied knowledge of civil engineering

What We Offer

• Own a part of the firm with ESOP eligibility after one year
• Flexible working - with every other Friday off
• Competitive health plans, including PPO and HMO options, dental and vision plans
• Learning and development stipend to use as you see fit
• Generous PTO and 8 paid holidays
• Automatic 401(k) enrollment
• Fun team events, lunches and happy hours to get to know colleagues outside of work
• A tangible opportunity to truly help the environment!

Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The reasonable estimate of the current range is $73,000 to $106,000. This range has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location of this position.

Legal Notice

Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We do not sponsor visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.