Project Engineer, Site Civil

Hazen and Sawyer; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible spending plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Site Civil Project Engineer to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects in California. The role involves leading site civil design tasks and managing project development stages. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a California Civil PE License, and 7-15 years of experience. Comprehensive health benefits and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 7-15 years of relevant experience in civil/site design.
• Strong working experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• California Civil PE license required.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop site layout plans including demolition, yard piping, roadways, grading, and stormwater systems.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and contribute to hydraulic modeling tasks.
• Provide construction-phase support by reviewing contractor submittals.
• Support construction through review of submittals and RFIs.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field

California Civil PE License

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Site Civil Project Engineer to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects with a strong focus on site design. This individual can be located at any of our Southern California offices in Los Angeles, CA, Irvine, CA, Riverside, CA and San Diego, CA. This role involves leading site civil design including layout planning, piping/conveyance systems, grading, paving, roadways, drainage, stormwater infrastructure, as well as managing various stages of project development, from conceptual design to construction support.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop site layout plans including demolition, yard piping, roadways, grading (including coordinating geotechnical investigations and incorporating geotechnical recommendations), stormwater systems, and paving for water/wastewater projects.
• Include an understanding of working with topographic surveys and survey controls.
• Conceptual and preliminary design efforts, including field visits, data collection, alternatives analysis, and technical writing.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and contribute to hydraulic modeling tasks.
• Permitting processes and evaluating design alternatives.
• Coordinate work with sub-consultants and ensure design integration.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and electronic design deliverables.
• Provide construction-phase support by reviewing contractor submittals and responding to RFIs.
• Site reconnaissance and field investigations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field.
• 7-15 years of relevant experience in civil/site design.
• California Civil PE License required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and clients.
• Skilled in critical thinking and problem-solving for technical challenges.
• Proficient in developing construction drawings from sketches, including site layout, drainage, and grading.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong working experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of local utility codes and permitting procedures.
• Experience with Environmental Permitting.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans).
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation.
• Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance.
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
• Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support.
• Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships.
• Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location.