Civil Project Engineer
LPA, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $90,000 - $145,000 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
About the role
- Collaborate closely with Project Designers and Project Managers to help lead the civil design process from concept through construction.
- Partner with multidisciplinary project teams to plan, design, and develop civil engineering solutions.
- Contribute to overall project strategy, schedules, and coordination to support project success.
- Prepare and oversee documentation for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
- Support construction administration efforts, including responding to RFIs and reviewing submittals.
- Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering technical growth and collaboration.
- Actively participate in professional organizations and contribute to the advancement of the profession.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
- 8+ years of experience across all phases of civil engineering projects.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in California.
- Proficiency in CAD and Civil 3D.
- Strong technical knowledge of industry-standard engineering software.
- Enthusiasm for a multidisciplinary design process and collaborative team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead civil design efforts with guidance from Project Managers and Directors.
Benefits
- Mentorship from Managing Directors, Design Directors, and senior team members across disciplines.
- Career development support, including professional development grants and in-house training.
- Ongoing education through LPA+U courses and Tech Talks focused on innovative, sustainable practices.
- 8 paid hours of volunteer time each year.
- Opportunities to propose and lead projects that impact your local community, including more than $1 million since 2015 in Habitat for Humanity builds, scholarships, and other pro bono community projects.
- Access to our Professional Development Grants program, created to encourage professional development and further LPA's collective knowledge as a firm. Over the life of the grant program, we have invested $1,196,890 and impacted 848 LPA employees.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
civil designconstruction documentationschedulingRFIs responsesubmittals reviewmentoringproject strategy
Soft skills
collaborationleadershipcommunicationtechnical growthteamwork
Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license