Civil Design Engineer
About The Position
LPA is seeking a Civil Design Engineer to join its civil engineering team and contribute to a broad range of projects. The role works with multidisciplinary teams across the firm’s California and Texas studios to support high-performance, community-first design. LPA describes its culture as collaborative and focused on technical excellence, continual growth, sustainability, and valuing input from all team members. The Civil Design Engineer supports Project Engineers and Project Managers with project tasks and deliverables; prepares and coordinates presentations and technical documentation through schematic design, design development, and construction document phases; and reviews and processes construction administration documents for accuracy and compliance. The role also involves participation in professional associations and industry activities. LPA offers mentorship, career development support, licensure incentives, professional development grants, in-house training, ongoing education, paid volunteer time, and opportunities to propose and lead community-impact projects. The position is eligible for an annual bonus. Base salary is determined by factors including geographic location, skills, education, experience, and project complexity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
- Broad understanding of civil engineering principles with experience in site development.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.
Nice To Haves
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
Responsibilities
- Support Project Engineers and Project Managers in the successful execution of assigned project tasks and deliverables.
- Prepare and coordinate presentations and technical documentation for schematic design, design development, and construction document phases.
- Review, track, and process construction administration documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
- Participate in professional associations and industry activities to support continued learning and professional growth.
Benefits
- Mentorship from Managing Directors, Design Directors, and senior team members across disciplines.
- Career development support, including licensure incentives, professional development grants, and in-house training.
- Ongoing education through LPA+U courses and Tech Talks focused on innovative, sustainable practices.
- 8 paid hours of volunteer time each year.
- Opportunities to propose and lead projects that impact the local community.
- Annual bonus eligibility.
- Health and dental insurance.
- Retirement and financial planning.
- Wellness initiatives.
- Flexible work/life programs.
- Competitive salaries.
- Professional Development Grants program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
