Staff Civil Engineer (La Jolla, CA)
Location: La Jolla, California
Country: United States
Category: Engineering
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract To Hire
Posted Date: February 25, 2026
Job ID: 644407
Job Description
Job Title: Staff Civil Engineer
Location: La Jolla, CA 92037
Contract length: 12-month Contract-to-Hire
Pay: $46/hr - $57.50/hr
- Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and minimum 3 years of civil engineering experience (consulting preferred) is required OR
- Bachelor Degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and minimum 3 years of civil engineering experience (consulting preferred) is required OR
- Master Degree in Civil Engineering and minimum 2 years of civil engineering experience (consulting preferred) is Required
- Must be a US Citizen
- Strong knowledge in standard civil engineering techniques and procedures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills
- Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
- Strong computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, civil analysis programs
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills
- Engineers in Training-EIT Certification Preferred
- Will work on project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities
- Will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting civil plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs
- Perform civil design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion
- Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities
- Design civil components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers
- Applies strong knowledge of commonly used civil engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the civil engineering services industry
- Research and compile project related data as required by the project managers. Compiles studies and reports
- Writes specifications
- Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software
- Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities
- Performs field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
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