Associate Engineer

Cordoba Corporation•Sacramento, CA

7d•$85,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking an Associate Engineer to join our Transportation Sector. The Associate Engineer provides entry-level engineering and technical support for the transportation client in the construction office. Under the direction of senior engineering staff, the incumbent assists with engineering maintenance, drafting, construction documentation, and project coordination activities. The Associate Engineer utilizes Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to prepare and modify track charts, maps, standard drawings, supports engineering analyses, and assists with maintaining project documentation while gaining practical experience in transportation infrastructure delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a closely related engineering field
Minimum of one (1) year of relevant engineering, drafting, design, or construction support experience; or in lieu of a degree, five (5) years of relevant engineering, drafting, design, or construction support experience
Demonstrated proficiency using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation
Working knowledge of engineering drawings, track charts, standard drawings, drafting principles, and construction documentation
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting transportation, rail, highway, bridge, or other infrastructure maintenance and projects
Experience using Autodesk AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bentley MicroStation, or OpenRoads
Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu, ProjectWise, or electronic document management systems
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward obtaining EIT is preferred
Familiarity with Caltrans standards and transportation engineering practices
Internship or academic project experience involving engineering design, CAD drafting, or construction support

Responsibilities

Prepare, revise, and maintain engineering drawings, sketches, exhibits, and construction support documents using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or other approved CAD software
Assist engineers with maintenance, drafting, and construction support activities for transportation infrastructure projects
Review engineering drawings, plans, specifications, and supporting documents for completeness and accuracy under the guidance of senior staff
Incorporate redline markups and revisions into engineering drawings and maintain drawing files in accordance with established project standards
Support field engineering staff by preparing construction sketches, record drawings, and as-built documentation
Assist with engineering calculations, quantity takeoffs, technical reports, and preparation of project exhibits and presentations
Coordinate with maintenance, designers, surveyors, construction managers, contractors, and other project team members to support project delivery
Maintain organized electronic engineering files and assist with document management and version control processes
Participate in design reviews, as-builts, project meetings, and coordination activities
Perform other engineering and technical duties as assigned in support of the operation

Benefits

Multiple medical and dental insurance plans
Vision insurance
Paid AD&D and life insurance
401k with an industry leading employer match
Generous vacation and sick leave accruals
9 paid holidays
Other forms of paid time off
Flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans
Employee assistance program
Well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being