Civil Engineer - Land Development

Civil and Environmental Consultants

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 56,000 - 80,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in Irvine, CA is seeking a Civil Engineer to develop land development plans for commercial, institutional, and residential clients.

You will design site layouts, grading, stormwater facilities, water quality BMPs, and utilities, coordinating with clients and contractors throughout the project lifecycle. The role emphasizes professional communication and hands-on design, with growth opportunities and a supportive team environment in a full-time office

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Civil Engineering (MS a plus).
  • 0–5 years of experience.
  • E.I.T. or F.E. certification (or in process).
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
  • Ability to speak and write professionally.
  • Experience and knowledge of land development and design is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Create land development plans for commercial, institutional, and residential projects.
  • Design site layouts, grading, stormwater facilities, water quality BMPs, and utilities.
  • Interact with clients, contractors, and local government officials throughout the project.
  • Contribute from conceptual design through regulatory review, bidding, and construction.

Skills

AutoCAD
Civil 3D
Professional communication

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering
E.I.T./FE certification
MS a plus

Job description

Civil Engineer - Land Development

Job Locations: US-CA-Irvine

Contract type: Full-Time

Overview

As a Civil Engineer for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), in our Irvine, CA office, you'll work with project teams to create land development plans for our commercial, institutional, and residential clients. From an urban redevelopment site, industrial sites, to a new school project, you'll take part in designing site layouts, grading plans, storm water management facilities, water quality best management practices, and utilities. Interacting with clients, contractors, local government officials, you'll impact the whole project - from conceptual and design phases, through the regulatory review process, bidding, and construction, all the way to the grand opening.

The pay range for this position is between $56,000-80,000 based on experience and location (in addition, CEC offers overtime pay and other great benefits).

Qualifications
  • B.S. in Civil Engineering (MS a plus)
  • 0-5 years of experience
  • E.I.T. or F.E. certification (or in process of obtaining)
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D
  • Ability to speak and write professionally
  • Experience and knowledge of land development and design is a plus
About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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