Entry-Level Waterfront Civil Engineer – Design & Planning

Moffatt & Nichol; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family coverage

Low-deductible plan

HSA match

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Floating holiday

401(k) match

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Training opportunities

Mentoring program

Young Professionals group

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Moffatt & Nichol is seeking an Entry Level Civil Engineer to join our Walnut Creek or Oakland team, supporting planning, design, and plan production for site development and infrastructure projects such as grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater systems. You will work under close supervision to build foundational civil engineering knowledge and learn MN project workflows.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience, develop technical skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 0-2 years of experience;
• EIT/FE exam passage preferred and encouraged.
• Basic understanding of civil engineering fundamentals, including grading, drainage, stormwater, utilities, and site layout.
• Exposure to AutoCAD; learning MicroStation or Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and maps.
• Beginning understanding of soil composition, terrain analysis, and hydrological data; learning MN quality and documentation standards.
• Background check as per policy; legal eligibility to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of engineering design documents, plans, and specifications under direct supervision.
• Prepare drawings and draft documents under direction.
• Collect and organize field data, reports, maps, aerial photographs, and geotechnical and hydrological data.
• Support feasibility studies and assembly of environmental impact data.
• Assist with cost calculations for labor and materials.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and on time.

Skills

Civil engineering fundamentals

AutoCAD exposure

Reading engineering drawings

Site layout understanding

MS Office

Soil & hydrology basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT/FE exam (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

Job description

Moffatt & Nichol is seeking an Entry Level Civil Engineer to join our Walnut Creek or Oakland team, supporting planning, design, and plan production for site development and infrastructure projects such as grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater systems. You will work under close supervision to build foundational civil engineering knowledge and learn MN project workflows.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience, develop technical skills, and