Project Engineer

Jobot; South Lake Tahoe (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Professional development support

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Project Engineer in South Lake Tahoe, CA to support planning, design, and delivery of civil infrastructure projects. This is an on-site role with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, experience in roadway design and utilities, and strong coordination and communication skills. A PE license is preferred, with opportunities for growth within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• PE license preferred or actively pursuing licensure.
• Experience supporting planning and design of civil infrastructure projects.
• Background in roadway design, transportation improvements, drainage, utilities, or site development.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design, and delivery of civil infrastructure projects.
• Prepare engineering plans, calculations, specifications, estimates, and technical reports.
• Coordinate project deliverables across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Assist with permitting, agency coordination, and construction-phase services.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and designers as experience grows.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project coordination

Communication

Public works

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Project Engineer

$95000 - $110000 per year | South Lake Tahoe, CA | On-site | Permanent

Hybrid + Competitive Salary +401k Match

A bit about us:

Our client is a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm that partners with public agencies and communities to plan, design, and improve essential infrastructure. Their work spans transportation, roadway and complete streets improvements, utilities, site development, water resources, pavement, and other community-focused civil engineering projects.

Why join us?

• Work on meaningful infrastructure projects that directly impact local communities
• Gain exposure to roadway, transportation, utilities, site development, and other public infrastructure projects
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary technical teams
• Opportunity to take greater ownership of projects as your experience grows
• Flexible work environment and emphasis on work-life balance
• Strong support for professional development, including professional membership fees
• Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, company holidays, life insurance, and disability coverage
• Join an established consulting organization with decades of experience serving public-sector clients

Job Details

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, or actively working toward professional licensure
• Experience supporting the planning and design of civil infrastructure projects
• Background in areas such as roadway design, transportation improvements, drainage, utilities, site development, or related municipal/public works projects
• Ability to prepare and review engineering calculations, plans, specifications, reports, and technical documentation
• Experience working with AutoCAD Civil 3D or comparable civil engineering design software
• Ability to coordinate effectively with project managers, engineers, technical staff, clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable managing multiple project assignments and deadlines
• Detail-oriented with strong technical problem-solving skills
• Desire to grow into increased project responsibility, client interaction, and project management

Job Duties:

• Support the planning, design, and delivery of civil infrastructure projects
• Prepare engineering plans, calculations, specifications, estimates, and technical reports
• Perform design analysis and assist with engineering recommendations
• Coordinate project deliverables across multiple engineering disciplines
• Work with public agencies, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders
• Assist with permitting, agency coordination, and construction-phase services
• Review technical work for accuracy and compliance with project requirements
• Support project managers with schedules, budgets, client communication, and overall project delivery
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and designers as experience allows
• Participate in site visits and field investigations when required

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.