Design Engineer I-III

Sherwood Design Engineers; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Own a part of the firm with ESOP eligibility

Flexible working – every other Friday off

Generous PTO and 8 paid holidays

Learning and development stipend

Competitive health plans including dental and vision

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in California seeks a driven Design Engineer focused on site civil design. This role involves conducting site assessments, preparing technical reports, and overseeing construction projects to ensure designs are followed. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in engineering and experience with AutoCAD and civil engineering principles. Compensation ranges from $78,000 to $95,000, plus benefits including flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Typically 2+ years of industry experience.
• Exercises sound judgment on details of work.
• Applies specific techniques based on established guidelines.
• Understand survey base files, coordinate frames, and varying units.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical site assessments and field visits.
• Prepare technical reports and project specifications.
• Design structures using knowledge of civil engineering.
• Oversee construction to ensure adherence to design specifications.

Skills

Civil engineering

Environmental engineering

AutoCAD

MS Office

Construction documentation

Education

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

Tools

Civil 3D

Adobe Photoshop

GIS principles

Job description

Sherwood Design Engineers

Sherwood is a civil and environmental engineering firm that is committed to investing in and embracing people, communities and the environment.

Our team has delivered net zero energy and net zero carbon systems, net positive water systems, resilient coastlines, natural resource protection, green streets, living roofs and more for thousands of clients in the region and across the globe. We specialize in sustainable infrastructure, water management strategies, green building design, and systems‑based solutions for infrastructure and landscapes. Our focus is on the conservation and management of the consumption of all site resources — carbon, energy, water, and waste. We’ve worked on over thirty award‑winning projects, and our work has been published locally and internationally.

Founded in 2003, our award‑winning projects include Hudson Yards in New York (the largest private real estate development in U.S. history), San Francisco Better Streets Plan, Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan, revitalization of the iconic waterfront Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the 35 km² Baietan Urban Area Plan in the heart of Guangzhou, China.

Our mission is to engineer an environmentally and socially regenerative planet. Will you join us?

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 site civil design to support our team.

Minimum Skills

• Typically 2+ years of industry 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
• Applies specific techniques and procedures based on established guidelines to complete assigned tasks
• Understands survey base files, coordinate frames and varying units
• Proficient in assembling and collating plan set packages
• Construction documentation experience on commercial, institutional and residential projects
• 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, LDT, Hydro CAD, Flowmasters, StormCAD, etc.)
• Knowledge of graphics programs (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.)
• Certifications or other sustainability‑oriented accreditation preferred (LEED, PE, etc.)
• Knowledge of natural systems, green infrastructure
• Knowledge of hydrology
• 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
• Design naturally and physically built structures using knowledge of biology, statistics, dynamics, materials, kinematics, hydrology, hydraulics, and geotechnics
• Oversee construction of projects to ensure adherence to design specifications
• Ensure projects comply with local zoning and ordinances, as well as national regulatory requirements
• Identify, evaluate, and document existing structures for signs of disrepair and provide design remedies as necessary
• May be required to approve designs that can impact the health, safety, and welfare of the general public, as required by law

What We Offer

• Own a part of the firm with ESOP eligibility after one year
• Flexible working – 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 401(k) 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 $78,000 to $95,000. 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.

Location

Design Engineer II – Petaluma, CA or Napa, CA