Civil Engineer – Los Angeles, CA

CMTS LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

CMTS, LLC is seeking a Civil Engineer in Los Angeles, CA to support LAUSD Facilities Services. The role involves planning, design, and construction of District facilities and site improvements, with technical direction to project teams and coordination across architects, consultants, and contractors.

The ideal candidate brings extensive civil design experience, strong AutoCAD capabilities, and a California PE license, with emphasis on educational facilities and public projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• CA PE licensure is required and highly preferred.
• Minimum eight years of full-time civil design experience on commercial or public projects.
• Strong AutoCAD capabilities and proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with Adobe is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, design, and construction of District facilities and site improvements.
• Provide technical direction to architects, consultants, and contractors.
• Review complex civil drawings, specifications, and surveys for compliance.
• Coordinate with public agencies, city agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain civil engineering standards and guidelines.
• Manage contracts and task orders for civil engineering and surveying services.

Skills

Civil design

Project coordination

Communication

MS Office suite

Detail-oriented

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Civil Engineer – Los Angeles, CA

Full-Time | On-Site | Los Angeles, CA

Why CMTS?

Every day at CMTS, our team delivers infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. With more than 40 years of industry experience, CMTS provides project and construction management services to public and private clients nationwide.

We value our employees by fostering a culture of learning, professional development, collaboration, and accountability. Our teams are empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact through the projects we deliver.

About Your Role

CMTS is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to support the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Facilities Services Division. The Civil Engineer will perform highly complex professional civil engineering work related to the planning, design, and construction of District facilities and site improvements. This position will provide technical direction to District personnel, architects, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders while supporting the successful delivery of major educational facility projects. The successful candidate will have extensive civil design experience on commercial or public agency projects, strong AutoCAD capabilities, and an active California Professional Engineer license.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized college or university.

Required License

• Current and valid Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil Engineering issued by the California State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of eight (8) years of full-time paid professional experience in civil design on commercial or public agency projects.
• Educational facilities experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with civil/site development design and construction.
• Experience with AutoCAD design software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related business software, including:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Adobe
• Strong knowledge of applicable civil engineering codes, standards, design practices, and construction requirements.
• Ability to review complex engineering drawings, specifications, surveys, and technical documentation.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with public agencies, consultants, contractors, architects, engineers, and project stakeholders.

Required License

• Current and valid Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil Engineering issued by the California State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.

Preferred Experience

• Civil engineering experience supporting K-12 educational facilities, school districts, or other public agency capital improvement programs.
• Experience coordinating with the City of Los Angeles.
• Experience with A-Permits and B-Permits.
• Experience with site development, grading, drainage, sewer, street, utility, ADA, and off-site improvement projects.
• Experience reviewing or certifying civil engineering plans and design documents.
• Experience managing civil engineering consultants, surveying services, contracts, and task orders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining and reviewing Project Requirement Documents, scopes of work, project schedules, and interim housing requirements.
• Perform complex civil engineering work involving the planning, design, and construction of District facilities and site improvements.
• Apply civil engineering principles, practices, processes, and procedures to project scope development, budgeting, design review, and technical coordination.
• Provide technical direction to architects and consulting civil engineers regarding District policies, standards, and design guidelines.
• Review and oversee civil engineering requirements involving:
  • Site grading
  • Paving
  • Fencing
  • Parking layouts
  • Streets and roadway improvements
  • Storm drainage
  • Sewer systems
  • Utility improvements
  • Other site development improvements
• Provide technical direction in the preparation and review of project scope documents, topographic surveys, design drawings, specifications, and other technical documents.
• Obtain and manage contracts and task orders for civil engineering, land surveying, and related professional services.
• Review civil engineering plans, specifications, and technical documents for compliance with District requirements, applicable codes, standards, and design guidelines.
• Identify conflicts between civil, architectural, structural, and other engineering elements and recommend or direct appropriate revisions.
• Develop, update, and maintain civil engineering standards, guidelines, and specifications.
• Direct and review site development and feasibility studies, including estimated costs for grading, street improvements, utilities, and property development requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve civil engineering issues encountered during construction.
• Coordinate with contractors, architects, engineers, construction inspectors, and District project personnel regarding field conditions and engineering requirements.
• Provide professional certification of civil engineering designs and documents as authorized by applicable licensing requirements.
• Coordinate with the City of Los Angeles and civil engineering consultants to obtain reviews, approvals, and permits for off-site improvements.
• Support B-Permit and A-Permit work involving sidewalks, driveways, bus drop-offs, ADA curb ramps, and related improvements.
• Coordinate permit closeout activities.
• Assist with civil engineering matters related to property transactions, including legal descriptions, easements, parcel maps, and street vacations.

What You Can Expect from CMTS

• Opportunities to support high-profile airport infrastructure and construction programs.
• Collaborative and growth-focused team environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities.
• A culture focused on safety, integrity, accountability, and employee well-being.
• Opportunity to contribute to projects that positively impact transportation infrastructure and the traveling public.
• Exposure to large-scale airport operations and capital improvement programs.

Salary

$162,000.00 - $172,000.00 annually

Compensation is based on qualifications, experience, skills, certifications, and other job-related factors.

A bonus may be granted to employees depending on individual performance, employee utilization, attendance, tenure, and furtherance of other non-financial corporate goals; bonus opportunities are available at management’s discretion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.