Civil Engineer – Los Angeles, CA

CMTS LLC•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$162,000 - $172,000•Onsite

About The Position

CMTS is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to support the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Facilities Services Division. The role performs complex professional civil engineering work related to planning, design, and construction of District facilities and site improvements. It provides technical direction to District personnel, architects, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders, supporting delivery of major educational facility projects. The successful candidate will have extensive civil design experience on commercial or public agency projects, strong AutoCAD capabilities, and an active California Professional Engineer license. A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and at least eight years of full-time paid professional civil design experience are required. Educational facilities experience is strongly preferred. The position is listed as full-time and on-site in Los Angeles, California. The advertised salary is $162,000–$172,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and other job-related factors; discretionary bonuses may also be available. CMTS describes a collaborative, growth-focused environment with professional development and a focus on safety, integrity, accountability, and employee well-being.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized college or university.
Current and valid Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil Engineering issued by the California State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.
At least eight years of full-time paid professional experience in civil design on commercial or public agency projects.
Demonstrated experience with civil/site development design and construction.
Experience with AutoCAD design software.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related business software, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe.
Strong knowledge of applicable civil engineering codes, standards, design practices, and construction requirements.
Ability to review complex engineering drawings, specifications, surveys, and technical documentation.
Ability to coordinate effectively with public agencies, consultants, contractors, architects, engineers, and project stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience with educational facilities is strongly preferred.
Civil engineering experience supporting K-12 educational facilities, school districts, or other public agency capital improvement programs.
Experience coordinating with the City of Los Angeles.
Experience with A-Permits and B-Permits.
Experience with site development, grading, drainage, sewer, street, utility, ADA, and off-site improvement projects.
Experience reviewing or certifying civil engineering plans and design documents.
Experience managing civil engineering consultants, surveying services, contracts, and task orders.

Responsibilities

Assist in defining and reviewing Project Requirement Documents, scopes of work, project schedules, and interim housing requirements.
Perform complex civil engineering work involving the planning, design, and construction of District facilities and site improvements.
Apply civil engineering principles, practices, processes, and procedures to project scope development, budgeting, design review, and technical coordination.
Provide technical direction to architects and consulting civil engineers regarding District policies, standards, and design guidelines.
Review and oversee civil engineering requirements for site grading, paving, fencing, parking layouts, streets and roadway improvements, storm drainage, sewer systems, utility improvements, and other site development improvements.
Provide technical direction in preparing and reviewing project scope documents, topographic surveys, design drawings, specifications, and other technical documents.
Obtain and manage contracts and task orders for civil engineering, land surveying, and related professional services.
Review civil engineering plans, specifications, and technical documents for compliance with District requirements, applicable codes, standards, and design guidelines.
Identify conflicts between civil, architectural, structural, and other engineering elements and recommend or direct appropriate revisions.
Develop, update, and maintain civil engineering standards, guidelines, and specifications.
Direct and review site development and feasibility studies, including estimated costs for grading, street improvements, utilities, and property development requirements.
Provide technical guidance and resolve civil engineering issues encountered during construction.
Coordinate with contractors, architects, engineers, construction inspectors, and District project personnel regarding field conditions and engineering requirements.
Provide professional certification of civil engineering designs and documents as authorized by applicable licensing requirements.
Coordinate with the City of Los Angeles and civil engineering consultants to obtain reviews, approvals, and permits for off-site improvements.
Support B-Permit and A-Permit work involving sidewalks, driveways, bus drop-offs, ADA curb ramps, and related improvements.
Coordinate permit closeout activities.
Assist with civil engineering matters related to property transactions, including legal descriptions, easements, parcel maps, and street vacations.