Civil Engineer I

Sherwood Design Engineers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP eligibility after one year

Flexible working - every other Friday off

Competitive Health plans including PPO and HMO

Learning and Development stipend

Generous PTO and 8 paid holidays

Automatic 401k enrollment

Fun team events and lunches

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Los Angeles is looking for a driven and curious Design Engineer focused on land development design. The role involves site assessments, preparing technical reports, and ensuring project compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, along with proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant internship experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $73,000 to $82,000 and benefits including flexible working and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Internship experience is preferred.
• Proficient in using AutoCAD for design.
• Ability to work with various site base files.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical site assessments and field visits.
• Prepare technical reports and project specifications.
• Ensure compliance with local zoning and ordinances.

Skills

Industry internship experience

Sound judgment and application of standard methods

Ability to read and understand topographic information

Proficient in AutoCAD

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Cloud-based collaboration software

Job description

Los Angeles, CA (for a team located out of San Francisco, CA)

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 land development design to support our team.

• Typically industry internship experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering - Civil and/or Environmental
• Exercises sound judgment on details of work and in application of standard methods for conventional and innovative work.
• Ability to work with multiple site base files oriented in different coordinate frames and varying units.
• Ability to read, understand and design topographic information.
• 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, HydroCAD, Flowmasters, StormCAD, etc)
• Knowledge of Graphics programs (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc)
• Certifications or other sustainability-oriented accreditation preferred (LEED , EIT, etc.)
• 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
• Data Collection and Processing
• Numerical Computations in the field of Civil Engineering, Hydrology and Hydraulics, Stormwater management, etc
• Prepare Technical Reports, Project Specifications, and Cost Estimates
• Create and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics
• Use drafting tools or computer-aided design (CAD) equipment and software in design work.
• Oversee construction of projects to ensure adherence to design specifications
• Ensure projects comply with local zoning and ordinances, as well as national regulatory requirements

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 401k 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. At Sherwood Design Engineers, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $73,000 to $82,000. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.