LPA, Inc.

Entry Level Civil Design Engineer

LPA, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San Diego • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $66,000 - $97,000 per year

Job Level

Entry Level

About the role

  • Support Project Engineers and Project Managers in the successful execution of assigned project tasks and deliverables.
  • Prepare and coordinate presentations and technical documentation for schematic design, design development, and construction document phases.
  • Review, track, and process construction administration documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
  • Participate in professional associations and industry activities to support continued learning and professional growth.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
  • Broad understanding of civil engineering principles with experience in site development.
  • Enthusiastic commitment to the multidisciplinary design process and team environment.
  • Curious and open to learning.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certification (preferred).
Benefits
  • Mentorship from Managing Directors, Design Directors, and senior team members across disciplines.
  • Career development support, including licensure incentives, 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.
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Hard Skills & Tools
AutoCADCivil 3Dcivil engineering principlessite development
Soft Skills
strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationenthusiastic commitmentcuriosityopenness to learningteam environment
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringEngineer in Training (EIT)