Civil Engineer

San Diego, California, United States

• Category: Civil Engineering

Description

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Overview

NV5 is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Irvine Civil Design team, a hub of innovation and expertise that serves a diverse range of public and private clients across Southern California. In this role, you will apply your technical skills to design and deliver high-quality solutions tailored to meet the unique challenges of variety tasks. Projects may include Public Works Capital Improvement Projects, including roadways, signing, striping, storm drain, grading, and other infrastructure improvements. 

As part of the Irvine team, you’ll also engage with local jurisdictions, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders to navigate permitting processes and secure project approvals efficiently. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including design engineers, surveyors, traffic engineers, and environmental specialists, to ensure seamless project integration and execution. 

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy tackling challenging projects, and are passionate about delivering exceptional results, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimate for various projects.

Review grading and drainage plans, hydrology and hydraulic reports, WQMP and SWPPP reports.

Ensure the delivery of high-quality designs that meet client and regulatory standards.

Interface with multidisciplinary design teams, including civil site design, structural, surveying, and geotechnical engineering teams.

Assist the Project Manager in preparing project proposals and cost estimates.

Build and maintain client relationships through effective communication and collaboration.

Communicate with clients to understand project needs and expectations.

Actively contribute to a collaborative team environment, ensuring project success.

Assist clients with local, state, and federal permitting processes.

Work closely with regulatory agencies to ensure project compliance and secure necessary approvals.

Travel to project sites for assessments, client meetings, and presentations as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

A minimum of 5 years of progressive civil engineering design experience, preferably in roadway, grading, and drainage improvement projects.

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D is strongly preferred.

Familiarity with stormwater management design, grading, and utility layout.

Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.

Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Possession of EIT certificate is preferred with ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) license in a reasonable timeframe.

Valid driver’s license required

The pay range for this California position is $100,000- $120,000 per year; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per California Senate Bill 1162. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Company

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NV5

Visionary is not a term typically associated with technical  and engineering professionals. Yet for 65 years, NV5 has anticipated the changes that would impact our clients and has expanded our capabilities in order to deliver sustainable solutions for the built environment.

“Beyond Engineering” describes not only the services we provide, but also our business philosophy.  It explains how we treat our clients and our attention to their needs.  It describes how we establish relationships that go beyond the realm of the project at hand, our commitment to sustainability, our involvement in our communities and the variety of services we provide.

NV5 offers value solutions for public and private infrastructure, real estate and the environment.  Clients include federal, state, municipal and local governments as well as private property owners and quasi-public agencies for the fields of education, healthcare and energy and utilities.

Projects consist of the planning, design, permitting, inspection and field supervision, and management oversight of transportation systems, water/wastewater systems, sports facilities, military base renovations, utilities expansion, renewable energy, and education and healthcare facilities.  Outsourcing, forensic engineering, litigation support, condition assessment and compliance certification are other services provided for projects of the same type.