Associate Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description – Associate Civil Engineer

Location : Orange County, CA

Work Model : On-site

Employment Type : Full-time

Compensation : $80,000 – $100,000 annually

Company Overview

A well-established engineering consulting firm provides professional civil engineering services to public and private sector clients across transportation, municipal infrastructure, utilities, federal programs, rail and transit, education, healthcare, and private development. The firm is recognized for technical excellence, collaborative project delivery, and high-quality engineering solutions.

Role Overview

The firm is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team of project managers, engineers, and designers. This role performs civil engineering work under the direct supervision of a Project Manager and supports projects from early design through construction.

Key Responsibilities

Perform general civil engineering design and technical support under the supervision of a Project Manager

Support engineering studies, site investigations, and technical reports

Assist with land development and site engineering design

Prepare Basis of Design (BOD) documentation

Support preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E)

Assist with cost estimates and construction support services

Coordinate with internal teams, agencies, and external stakeholders

Technical Scope Includes

Site engineering design for buildings and parking areas

Street improvement and roadway design

Pavement rehabilitation

Rough and precise grading plans

Stormwater design and drainage calculations

Potable and reclaimed waterline design

Sewer pipeline design

Flood control improvements

Freeway and interchange improvements

Specifications development

Utility coordination

Permit processing

Qualifications

Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills

Working knowledge of public works and federal agency processes preferred

Strong proficiency in MicroStation InRoads (required)

Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Bluebeam preferred

Ability to prepare engineering reports with guidance from senior staff

Education & Experience

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution (required)

Minimum of 5 years of professional civil engineering experience (required)

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification in California preferred

Experience working with federal agencies (e.g., DoD, Navy) is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary ($80,000 – $100,000)

Performance bonus potential

Paid holidays and paid time off (vacation and sick time)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (employer subsidizes employee and dependent coverage)

401(k) plan with employer contributions

Educational assistance and professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of legally protected characteristics.