Associate Civil Engineer – Land Development

CSG Consultants, Inc.

Associate Engineer reviewing technical engineering plans and reports for land development in California. Collaborating with city departments and stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeFoster City • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,000 - $112,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Under minimal supervision, perform in-depth technical reviews of civil engineering plans, including grading and drainage, stormwater management, roadway design, and public utility systems.
Under minimal supervision, review technical reports, such as hydrology and hydraulic analyses, sewer studies, and stormwater quality management plans for compliance with agency standards and governing regulations.
Prepare plan “redlines” using Bluebeam Revu and written engineering review comments.
Coordinate directly with developers, consultants, and city staff when necessary.
Keeps informed of updates to standards, regulations, and best practices.
Work closely with jurisdiction staff, developers, and design consultants.
Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of progressive engineering experience in Land Development.
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.
Current California Engineer-In-Training or Professional Engineer License is highly desired.
Well versed in the principles and practices of engineering and applicable laws and codes related to Land Development projects with a high level of independent judgement.
Proficiency with electronic plan review systems and information sharing or communication platforms such as Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft OneDrive & Teams.
Familiarity with public agency municipal codes and design standards.
Familiarity with the land development process, from entitlement to issuance of building permits.
Familiarity with environmental permitting requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company subsidized medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and family coverage
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), depending on your selected health insurance plan
Flexible Spending Accounts and Transit/Parking benefits
Group and Voluntary Life insurance
Long-Term Disability insurance
Employee Stock Ownership program*
401(k) program with a company match*
15 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 12 paid company holidays
California Paid Sick Leave (for part-time/as-needed employees)*
Employee Assistance program
Fitness Reimbursement program
Professional Development program*

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil engineeringgrading and drainagestormwater managementroadway designpublic utility systemshydrology analysishydraulic analysissewer studiesenvironmental permittingland development

Soft Skills

independent judgementcommunication skills

Certifications

California Engineer-In-TrainingProfessional Engineer License