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Civil Engineer Designer – Site Development/Public Works

Psomas
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/29/2030

Our Civil Engineering Team in San Diego, CA has an opportunity for a talented Civil Engineer Designer. Explore this opportunity to elevate your career with a leading engineering firm at Psomas and apply today!


About being a Civil Engineer Designer - Site Development/Public Works

As a Civil Engineer Designer (CED), supporting our Civil Engineering Team in our San Diego, CA office at Psomas, you'll utilize your education and experience to contribute to work performed on a variety of site development and public works projects while working in a team-oriented setting and interacting with clients. The San Diego Civil Engineering team is a dynamic group with a mixture of seasoned engineers and emerging professionals who work collaboratively. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting, impactful and high-profile projects that prioritize public benefit, safety, accessibility, and sustainability.


Responsibility Highlights for Civil Engineer Designer - Site Development/Public Works

  • Collaborate with a project team on a broad range of projects in both private and public development.
  • Assist with design of grading/drainage; earthwork analysis; street improvements; water, sewer, and storm drain utility systems; stormwater quality treatment measures; demolition plans; and site plan development using AutoCAD and Civil3D software
  • Under supervision, prepare technical reports, including hydraulics, hydrology, water/sewer/drainage calculations; cost/quantity estimates; and specifications
  • Support other team members as needed
  • Perform field verifications and participate in site visits and meetings

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

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum of 1 years of experience in civil engineering and design
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D and proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Demonstrate an organized work approach and willingness to ask questions
  • Ability to adapt with 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 Development/Public Works

  • EIT Certification (or can obtain within 2 years of hire)
  • Knowledge of stormwater quality and SWPPP
  • Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software

Highlighted Benefits for our Civil Engineer Designer - Site Development/Public Works

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 $36.00-$48.00/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.

Salary : $36 - $48

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