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Project Engineer

SLO Civil Design, LLC
San Luis, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/5/2026

PROJECT ENGINEER (CIVIL)


2-5 Years Experience | Project Engineer

San Luis Obispo, CA. Full-Time

  • AutoCAD/Civil3D
  • EIT Required
  • P.E. is a plus
  • Land Development


Work directly with the owner/principal and some of the most accomplished architectural firms on the Central Coast — managing your own projects and mentoring junior engineers within 18–24 months.


Your role

  • Prepare civil engineering plans in Civil 3D and AutoCAD to company standards
  • Lead design and engineering calculations with senior staff oversight
  • Produce grading, site improvement/development, water, sewer and storm drain plans
  • Coordinate across disciplines on public and private California projects
  • Transition to Project Management within 18–24 months, guiding junior engineers


What we're looking for

  • B.S. in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
  • 3–7 years of land development engineering experience
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD drafting
  • EIT certification
  • Strong communication and collaborative work style
  • Genuine drive to keep growing technically


Above & beyond

  • Background in architecture, surveying, landscape architecture, permitting or planning
  • Experience in hydrology, utilities, drainage, or sewer systems
  • P.E. license in California


Compensation will be based on experience.

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