Civil Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Cordoba Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Generous vacation and sick leave

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cordoba Corporation in Los Angeles is seeking a skilled Civil Engineer to lead engineering designs for water and wastewater facilities. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation. Responsibilities include supporting engineering plans, conducting design reviews, and maintaining project documentation. This hybrid role allows 2-3 days of in-office work per week.

The company offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, alongside generous paid time off and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering and design experience with water and wastewater projects.
• EIT (Engineer in Training) license is preferred.
• Experience developing construction drawings for water and wastewater infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering plans and cost estimates for water projects.
• Assist in preparing design documents for water infrastructure.
• Help maintain project documentation and reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

AutoCAD proficiency

MicroStation proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Civil Engineering preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Overview

Cordoba is a leading civil engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a Civil Engineer with experience in the engineering and design of water and wastewater facilities. The primary functions are performing planning, engineering, design and cost estimating for water and wastewater collection and treatment projects. Project components may include pipelines, pump stations, storage tanks and treatment systems. The ideal candidate will be proactive and excel in with limited support and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of engineering plans, calculations, and cost estimates for water collection and treatment projects under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Assist in preparing design documents for water infrastructure, including drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
• Contribute to project tasks such as data collection, field investigations, and basic analysis to support engineering decisions.
• Help maintain project documentation, including reports, memos, meeting notes, and technical summaries.
• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project tasks are completed on schedule and meet quality expectations.
• Participate in project meetings with senior staff to observe discussions with clients, stakeholders, and contractors.
• Support the preparation of materials for presentations, studies, and reports.
• Assist with reviewing plans, specifications, and submittals for accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Learn and apply company standards, procedures, and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with peers and senior engineers on small project components and contribute to larger project deliverables.
• Perform basic engineering analyses and modeling tasks with supervision.
• Seek guidance from senior engineers and participate in training opportunities to build technical and professional skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required; Civil Engineering preferred
• 5+ years of engineering and design experience with water and wastewater projects required
• EIT (Engineer in Training) license is preferred
• Experience developing construction drawings for water and wastewater infrastructure
• Experience preparing specifications and cost estimates for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills and ability to work within a team environment
• Proficiency using AutoCAD or MicroStation software
• Proficiency using the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project

Pay Range: $100,000 - $130,000 per year

Work Location: Hybrid 2-3 days per week in the Los Angeles, CA office

Visa Sponsorship: Legal authorization to work in the U.S.A. on a full-time basis without sponsorship

Physical Requirements: Ability to pass a pre-authorized physical including a drug-screening and background check

Benefits and Perks

We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire. Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off. We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harassment-Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.