Civil Engineer III

Sherwood Design Engineers • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sherwood is a civil and environmental engineering firm committed to investing in and embracing people, communities, and the environment. Our team has delivered net zero energy and net zero carbon systems, net positive water systems, resilient coastlines, natural resource protection, green streets, living roofs, and more for thousands of clients. We specialize in sustainable infrastructure, water management strategies, green building design, and systems-based solutions for infrastructure and landscapes, focusing on the conservation and management of all site resources—carbon, energy, water, and waste. We have worked on over thirty award-winning projects. Our mission is to engineer an environmentally and socially regenerative planet. This role is for a driven and curious Design Engineer focused on site civil design, supporting our team with collaboration that incorporates multiple perspectives, believing that diverse ideas produce more robust and equitable solutions.

Requirements

• Typically 5+ years of industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering - Civil and/or Environmental
• Experience with Site Grading, Earthwork Calculations, Road Design, Drainage (Calculations & Reports), Utility Layout & Sizing, Technical Report Writing
• Ability to research and interpret technical documents
• Experience in preparing and advancing plan set packages through all project phases including providing redlines for drafter
• Exercise sound judgment on design decisions and in application of standard methods
• Work with multiple site base files oriented in different coordinate frames and varying units
• Knowledge of civil design programs (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Water Design Software, GIS)
• Knowledge of Microsoft and Google Office applications (Word, Excel, GDoc, GSheet)
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications or other sustainability-oriented accreditation preferred (LEED, PE, etc.)
• Knowledge of natural systems, green infrastructure, hydrology, stormwater design
• Knowledge of Bluebeam
• Constructability understanding
• Local permitting pathways understanding (Low Impact Development, LA Hillside Grading Ordinance, A-Permit, B-Permit, Building Permit, Grading Permits, Fire Department Approvals)

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, and evaluate plans, specifications, and layouts for residential, commercial, and industrial development projects, public works improvements, or other capital improvement projects using applied knowledge of civil engineering.
• Design naturally and physically built structures using knowledge of biology, statistics, dynamics, materials, kinematics, hydrology, hydraulics, and geotechnics.
• Prepare technical reports, create design specifications, and determine cost estimates.
• Oversee construction of projects to ensure adherence to design specifications.
• Ensure projects comply with local zoning and ordinances, as well as national regulatory requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and document existing structures for signs of disrepair and provide design remedies as necessary.
• Create and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics.
• Use drafting tools or computer-aided design (CAD) equipment and software in design work.
• May manage project schedules and budgets.
• May be required to approve designs that can impact the health, safety, and welfare of the general public, as required by law.

Benefits

• ESOP eligibility after one year
• Flexible working - 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
• Competitive Health plans, including PPO and HMO options, Dental and Vision plans
• Learning and Development stipend
• Generous PTO and 8 paid holidays
• Automatic 401k enrollment
• Fun team events, lunches and happy hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level