Civil Design Engineer

LPA, Inc.

Civil Design Engineer at LPA, focusing on sustainable engineering solutions and project execution in California and Texas. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver community-first designs.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeIrvine • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $66,000 - $97,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

communicationpresentation skillsorganizational skills

Certifications

Engineer in Training (EIT)