Civil Engineer Designer - Site/Land Development

Our Civil Engineering - Site/Land Development Team in downtown Los Angeles, CA has an opportunity for a talented and experienced Civil Engineer Designer. Explore this opportunity with Psomas and apply today!

About being our Civil Engineer Designer - Site/Land Development

As a Civil Engineer Designer (CED), supporting our Site/Land Development Engineering Team in our downtown Los Angeles, CA office at Psomas, you will utilize your expertise to contribute work performed on Site/Land Development and Public Works projects while working in a team-oriented setting and interacting with clients. We are a dynamic group of seasoned professionals and as part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on technology-driven high profile projects that prioritize sustainability.

At Psomas, you'll find a career with purpose and staying power. The longevity of our Los Angeles Engineering team speaks volumes - people stay because they thrive, thanks to a great culture and real opportunities for advancement. With 79 years of industry leadership, we have built a deeply rooted and stable client base. Many of our clients have trusted us with their projects for decades -proof of the lasting value we bring to every job. If you're looking to join a team that values stability while continuing to innovate and evolve, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibility Highlights for our Civil Engineer Designer - Site/Land Development

• Work under minimal supervision, providing support to a project team on a broad range of in private and public development
• Assist in utility investigation and coordination
• Perform field verifications and participate in site visits and meetings
• Help with the development of projects and conventional aspects of civil engineering
• Perform research and analysis, such as: hydraulics, hydrology, water/sewer/drainage, street design, grading, and earthwork
• Under supervision, prepare draft technical reports, including hydraulics, hydrology, water/sewer/drainage calculations; cost/quantity estimates; and specifications
• Assist with design of grading/drainage, hydraulics, hydrology, water, sewer, and storm drain using Civil 3D software
• Support other team members as needed

Minimum Qualifications to be our Civil Engineer Designer - Site/Land Development

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in civil engineering and design in site development engineering projects
• EIT Certification and working towards obtaining a California PE license
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D, and proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Demonstrating an organized work approach and willingness to ask questions
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Self-motivated to work on individual tasks and in a team environment
• Must be able to communicate with verbal and written clarity

Preferred Qualifications for our Civil Engineer Designer - Site/Land Development

• Experience with of development of Low Impact Development Design (LID), Stormwater Quality Management Plan (SQMP) , and StormWater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
• Experience using MicroStation
• Experience using hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software
• Experience using GIS software for data processing and analyses
• ENV SP (or can obtain within 2 years of hire)

Highlighted Benefits for our Civil Engineer Designer - Site/Land Development

Enjoy hybrid and flexible work schedules, an inclusive benefit package providing medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and qualifying family members, a 401(k) with immediate vested company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan that is 100% paid by Psomas!

• A competitive salary! The expected range for this position is $39.00 - $50.00/hour depending on experience
  Compensation may be adjusted for well qualified candidates
• 8 Paid Holidays & 3 Weeks of PTO
• Career pathing, training + professional development
• Employee Parking paid by Company

Strong History + Bright Future

As a 100% employee-owned company serving clients throughout the western U.S for over 78 years, Psomas is proud to be an award-winning consulting firm with over 750 employees. Our talented team have an array of skills ranging from construction management, civil engineering, transportation planning, environmental, landscape architecture and urban design, and surveying and geospatial services. We strive for excellence, and welcome candidates of all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives to help us continue evolving as an inclusive, employee first culture. Together, we foster a collaborative work environment, promote teamwork, and provide many opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are looking for team members that are excited to contribute to our projects and make a positive difference in our local community.

We're a fun, rewarding place to work! We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.