Project Engineer

SLO Civil Design, LLC; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SLO Civil Design, LLC on the Central Coast seeks a Civil Engineer to manage own projects and mentor junior engineers. You will prepare civil plans using Civil 3D and AutoCAD to company standards, and lead design calculations under senior staff oversight.

The role offers a path to Project Management within 18–24 months, with opportunities to work on public and private California projects and to further develop technical expertise while collaborating across disciplines.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• 3–7 years of land development engineering experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD drafting.
• EIT certification.
• Strong communication and collaborative work style.
• Genuine drive to keep growing technically.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil engineering plans in Civil 3D and AutoCAD to company standards.
• Lead design and engineering calculations with senior staff oversight.
• Produce grading, site improvement/development, water, sewer and storm drain plans.
• Coordinate across disciplines on public and private California projects.
• Transition to Project Management within 18–24 months, guiding junior engineers.

Skills

AutoCAD drafting

Civil 3D knowledge

EIT certification

Project coordination

Communication

Mentoring

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Work directly with the owner/principal and some of the most accomplished architectural firms on the Central Coast — managing your own projects and mentoring junior engineers within 18–24 months.

Your role

• Prepare civil engineering plans in Civil 3D and AutoCAD to company standards
• Lead design and engineering calculations with senior staff oversight
• Produce grading, site improvement/development, water, sewer and storm drain plans
• Coordinate across disciplines on public and private California projects
• Transition to Project Management within 18–24 months, guiding junior engineers

What we\'re looking for

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• 3–7 years of land development engineering experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD drafting
• EIT certification
• Strong communication and collaborative work style
• Genuine drive to keep growing technically

Above & beyond

• Background in architecture, surveying, landscape architecture, permitting or planning
• Experience in hydrology, utilities, drainage, or sewer systems
• P.E. license in California

Compensation will be based on experience.