Junior Civil Engineer — Infrastructure & Transportation

NV5; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

NV5 is seeking an entry-level/early-career Assistant Engineer in California to join our team and contribute to land development, transportation, and infrastructure projects. You’ll learn from experienced engineers while participating in design, analysis, and construction support.

The role emphasizes mentorship, hands-on project exposure, and growth opportunities within NV5’s multidisciplinary practice. A California driver’s license and EIT are required, with potential for professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid California Driver's license at the time of hire.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Training (EIT).

Responsibilities

• Designs Transportation, Structural, Green and General Infrastructure, Streets, Traffic Improvements and Storm Drainage.
• Applies Civil 3D standards to create pipe networks, profile views, and plan sheets.
• Prepares and reviews environmental reports for residential and commercial development projects.
• Collaborates with the team to review rough grading plans, precise grading and drainage plans.
• Designs and reviews street light plans, signing and striping plans, roadway improvement plans.
• Estimates project costs by calculating construction quantities and researching unit costs.
• This role blends office and field exposure with client interaction and other engineering disciplines.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering field

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

NV5 is seeking an entry-level/early-career Assistant Engineer in California to join our team and contribute to land development, transportation, and infrastructure projects. You’ll learn from experienced engineers while participating in design, analysis, and construction support.

The role emphasizes mentorship, hands-on project exposure, and growth opportunities within NV5’s multidisciplinary practice. A California driver’s license and EIT are required, with potential for professional