Civil Engineer III

Goodwin Recruiting; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary commensurate with经验

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative team culture valuing品質

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting in San Diego, CA seeks a Civil Engineer III to lead complex land development projects and apply advanced civil design techniques with a collaborative, quality‑driven team.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, 5+ years of land development experience, proficiency with Civil3D and stormwater tools, and reading construction plans. PE license preferred. This full‑time role offers growth opportunities and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in land development engineering.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Proficient in Civil3D and able to read construction plans.
• Experience with stormwater tools: StormCAD, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical aspects of complex land development projects and mentor juniors.
• Review zoning regulations and assist permitting processes.
• Develop new civil engineering techniques and design solutions.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Conduct field investigations, inspections, and constructability reviews.
• Prepare design plans, technical specifications, reports, and contract documents.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining high quality.

Skills

Reading & interpreting plans

Stormwater modeling

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Professional Engineer license preferred

Tools

Civil3D

StormCAD

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

AutoCAD

AES

CIVILD

WSPGW

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected engineering firm known for fostering a collaborative and engaged professional community. You will contribute to innovative civil engineering projects and have the chance to develop advanced techniques while working alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment.

Civil Engineer III Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Collaborative team culture valuing quality and innovation

Civil Engineer III Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field required
• Professional Engineer license preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in land development engineering
• Proficiency in civil engineering design software such as Civil3D
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction plans
• Knowledge of stormwater modeling tools including StormCAD, HEC-RAS, and PCSWMM
• Experience researching zoning, development standards, and compliance regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Projects)

Civil Engineer III Preferred Background & Skills

• Experience with large- and small-scale drainage and best management practices (BMP) design
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, AES, CIVILD, WSPGW software
• Skilled in hydrologic calculations and open channel/detention basin design
• Ability to prepare detailed reports, development applications, and technical correspondence

Civil Engineer III Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead technical aspects of complex land development projects and provide guidance to junior engineers
• Review zoning regulations and assist project teams with permitting processes
• Develop new or improved civil engineering techniques and design solutions
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on project issues
• Conduct field investigations, inspections, and constructability reviews
• Prepare design plans, technical specifications, reports, and contract documents
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards

Join a team that values independence, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence while advancing your career in civil engineering.

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