Entry Level Civil Design Engineer Jobs
New grad civil design engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Quanta Services, Quanta Infrastructure Solutions, and Bohler hiring at this level now.
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Top stateCalifornia
Top employerQuanta Services
Top cityFresno, CA
Work type73% On-site
Top industryConsulting
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Civil Design Engineer, Substation
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Pacific Gas and Electric
Civil Design Engineer, Substation
Fresno, California
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LPA, Inc.
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Civil Design Technician - Land Development
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Kimley-Horn
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Peachtree Corners, Georgia
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Civil Design Engineer
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LPA, Inc.
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Civil Design Engineer, Substation
Pacific Gas and Electric·Fresno, California
Job functions:
$46 - $78/hr
Hybrid
Master's degree in civil engineering
Full Time
10,000+ employees
Job Description
Requisition ID # 175626
Job Category: Engineering / Science
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Fresno
Department Overview
The hardworking coworkers of Electric Engineering ensure all manners of electric engineering—including electric standards and process safety, electric design engineering, instrumentation testing and controls, undergrounding, electric regulatory compliance and electric investment planning—are in place to safely enable a strategic and stable workplan for our Electric Operations partners. Our organization is accountable for program planning, financial budgeting, and project execution and delivery of all electric engineering projects. Electric Engineering is comprised of approximately 2,000 coworkers.
The Engineering and Design team of Transmission Operations Substation Engineering is responsible for civil, electrical and protection engineering work for all PG&E’s substations. Civil design includes substation design of foundations, structures, grading, equipment seismic qualification, SPCC plans and modifications, and seismic retrofit of buildings and equipment.
Position Summary
This entry-level position is represented by Engineers and Scientist of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining.
As a Civil/Structural Design Engineer in the Substation Civil Engineering department, you will develop civil, structural and environmental designs for our large network of high voltage substations. From our centralized office, you will prepare construction drawings and supporting calculations, participate in field reviews at substation facilities and discuss project objectives with other stakeholders in engineering, construction, operations and maintenance. You will use a variety of design tools, including AutoCAD 3D for drawing development, and SAP2000, PLS-CADD and L-PILE for structural analysis and design.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The a ssigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.
PG&E is providing the hourly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual hourly rate paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreement, and internal equity.
Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the hourly rate range for this position is $46.94 to $78.14, subject to collectively bargained wage increases.​
Job Responsibilities
Actively promote safe practices and conduct in accordance with the Corporate Safety policy. Design and retrofit steel structures, reinforced concrete foundations, anchorage, retaining walls, control buildings and equipment support per PG&E Design Criteria. Design access roads, drainage and soil retention systems, and grading and layout of new substations. Design spill containment systems for large oil-filled electrical equipment for environmental compliance. Prepare construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D. Provide Construction Administration assistance to the Responsible Engineer, including review of shop drawings, RFIs and submittals. Foster teamwork and innovation and embrace new approaches to accomplish our work more efficiently and effectively. Travel 10% of the time.
Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; or, its equivalent in education and experience to include education and design drafting experience totaling six years; or education and experience totaling four years including two years at PG&E as a Design Drafter or Senior Design Drafter Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License (or higher) by day 1 of hire
Desired: 1 years of experience in structural engineering M.S. degree in Civil or Structural Engineering EIT or PE License Knowledge of building codes including ASCE 7, CBC, ACI 318 and AISC 360 Experience with SAP2000 or equivalent structural analysis software Experienced with MS Office
Job Category: Engineering / Science
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Fresno
Department Overview
The hardworking coworkers of Electric Engineering ensure all manners of electric engineering—including electric standards and process safety, electric design engineering, instrumentation testing and controls, undergrounding, electric regulatory compliance and electric investment planning—are in place to safely enable a strategic and stable workplan for our Electric Operations partners. Our organization is accountable for program planning, financial budgeting, and project execution and delivery of all electric engineering projects. Electric Engineering is comprised of approximately 2,000 coworkers.
The Engineering and Design team of Transmission Operations Substation Engineering is responsible for civil, electrical and protection engineering work for all PG&E’s substations. Civil design includes substation design of foundations, structures, grading, equipment seismic qualification, SPCC plans and modifications, and seismic retrofit of buildings and equipment.
Position Summary
This entry-level position is represented by Engineers and Scientist of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining.
As a Civil/Structural Design Engineer in the Substation Civil Engineering department, you will develop civil, structural and environmental designs for our large network of high voltage substations. From our centralized office, you will prepare construction drawings and supporting calculations, participate in field reviews at substation facilities and discuss project objectives with other stakeholders in engineering, construction, operations and maintenance. You will use a variety of design tools, including AutoCAD 3D for drawing development, and SAP2000, PLS-CADD and L-PILE for structural analysis and design.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The a ssigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.
PG&E is providing the hourly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual hourly rate paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreement, and internal equity.
Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the hourly rate range for this position is $46.94 to $78.14, subject to collectively bargained wage increases.​
Job Responsibilities
Actively promote safe practices and conduct in accordance with the Corporate Safety policy. Design and retrofit steel structures, reinforced concrete foundations, anchorage, retaining walls, control buildings and equipment support per PG&E Design Criteria. Design access roads, drainage and soil retention systems, and grading and layout of new substations. Design spill containment systems for large oil-filled electrical equipment for environmental compliance. Prepare construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D. Provide Construction Administration assistance to the Responsible Engineer, including review of shop drawings, RFIs and submittals. Foster teamwork and innovation and embrace new approaches to accomplish our work more efficiently and effectively. Travel 10% of the time.
Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; or, its equivalent in education and experience to include education and design drafting experience totaling six years; or education and experience totaling four years including two years at PG&E as a Design Drafter or Senior Design Drafter Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License (or higher) by day 1 of hire
Desired: 1 years of experience in structural engineering M.S. degree in Civil or Structural Engineering EIT or PE License Knowledge of building codes including ASCE 7, CBC, ACI 318 and AISC 360 Experience with SAP2000 or equivalent structural analysis software Experienced with MS Office
Pacific Gas and Electric
Civil Design Engineer, Substation
Fresno, California
Added 2d ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$46 - $78/hr
Hybrid
Master's degree in civil engineering
Full Time
Job Description
Requisition ID # 175626
Job Category: Engineering / Science
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Fresno
Department Overview
The hardworking coworkers of Electric Engineering ensure all manners of electric engineering—including electric standards and process safety, electric design engineering, instrumentation testing and controls, undergrounding, electric regulatory compliance and electric investment planning—are in place to safely enable a strategic and stable workplan for our Electric Operations partners. Our organization is accountable for program planning, financial budgeting, and project execution and delivery of all electric engineering projects. Electric Engineering is comprised of approximately 2,000 coworkers.
The Engineering and Design team of Transmission Operations Substation Engineering is responsible for civil, electrical and protection engineering work for all PG&E’s substations. Civil design includes substation design of foundations, structures, grading, equipment seismic qualification, SPCC plans and modifications, and seismic retrofit of buildings and equipment.
Position Summary
This entry-level position is represented by Engineers and Scientist of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining.
As a Civil/Structural Design Engineer in the Substation Civil Engineering department, you will develop civil, structural and environmental designs for our large network of high voltage substations. From our centralized office, you will prepare construction drawings and supporting calculations, participate in field reviews at substation facilities and discuss project objectives with other stakeholders in engineering, construction, operations and maintenance. You will use a variety of design tools, including AutoCAD 3D for drawing development, and SAP2000, PLS-CADD and L-PILE for structural analysis and design.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The a ssigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.
PG&E is providing the hourly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual hourly rate paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreement, and internal equity.
Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the hourly rate range for this position is $46.94 to $78.14, subject to collectively bargained wage increases.​
Job Responsibilities
Actively promote safe practices and conduct in accordance with the Corporate Safety policy. Design and retrofit steel structures, reinforced concrete foundations, anchorage, retaining walls, control buildings and equipment support per PG&E Design Criteria. Design access roads, drainage and soil retention systems, and grading and layout of new substations. Design spill containment systems for large oil-filled electrical equipment for environmental compliance. Prepare construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D. Provide Construction Administration assistance to the Responsible Engineer, including review of shop drawings, RFIs and submittals. Foster teamwork and innovation and embrace new approaches to accomplish our work more efficiently and effectively. Travel 10% of the time.
Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; or, its equivalent in education and experience to include education and design drafting experience totaling six years; or education and experience totaling four years including two years at PG&E as a Design Drafter or Senior Design Drafter Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License (or higher) by day 1 of hire
Desired: 1 years of experience in structural engineering M.S. degree in Civil or Structural Engineering EIT or PE License Knowledge of building codes including ASCE 7, CBC, ACI 318 and AISC 360 Experience with SAP2000 or equivalent structural analysis software Experienced with MS Office
Job Category: Engineering / Science
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Fresno
Department Overview
The hardworking coworkers of Electric Engineering ensure all manners of electric engineering—including electric standards and process safety, electric design engineering, instrumentation testing and controls, undergrounding, electric regulatory compliance and electric investment planning—are in place to safely enable a strategic and stable workplan for our Electric Operations partners. Our organization is accountable for program planning, financial budgeting, and project execution and delivery of all electric engineering projects. Electric Engineering is comprised of approximately 2,000 coworkers.
The Engineering and Design team of Transmission Operations Substation Engineering is responsible for civil, electrical and protection engineering work for all PG&E’s substations. Civil design includes substation design of foundations, structures, grading, equipment seismic qualification, SPCC plans and modifications, and seismic retrofit of buildings and equipment.
Position Summary
This entry-level position is represented by Engineers and Scientist of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining.
As a Civil/Structural Design Engineer in the Substation Civil Engineering department, you will develop civil, structural and environmental designs for our large network of high voltage substations. From our centralized office, you will prepare construction drawings and supporting calculations, participate in field reviews at substation facilities and discuss project objectives with other stakeholders in engineering, construction, operations and maintenance. You will use a variety of design tools, including AutoCAD 3D for drawing development, and SAP2000, PLS-CADD and L-PILE for structural analysis and design.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The a ssigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.
PG&E is providing the hourly rate range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual hourly rate paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreement, and internal equity.
Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the hourly rate range for this position is $46.94 to $78.14, subject to collectively bargained wage increases.​
Job Responsibilities
Actively promote safe practices and conduct in accordance with the Corporate Safety policy. Design and retrofit steel structures, reinforced concrete foundations, anchorage, retaining walls, control buildings and equipment support per PG&E Design Criteria. Design access roads, drainage and soil retention systems, and grading and layout of new substations. Design spill containment systems for large oil-filled electrical equipment for environmental compliance. Prepare construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D. Provide Construction Administration assistance to the Responsible Engineer, including review of shop drawings, RFIs and submittals. Foster teamwork and innovation and embrace new approaches to accomplish our work more efficiently and effectively. Travel 10% of the time.
Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; or, its equivalent in education and experience to include education and design drafting experience totaling six years; or education and experience totaling four years including two years at PG&E as a Design Drafter or Senior Design Drafter Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License (or higher) by day 1 of hire
Desired: 1 years of experience in structural engineering M.S. degree in Civil or Structural Engineering EIT or PE License Knowledge of building codes including ASCE 7, CBC, ACI 318 and AISC 360 Experience with SAP2000 or equivalent structural analysis software Experienced with MS Office
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Entry Level Civil Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level civil design engineer job?
Entry level civil design engineer roles go to candidates who can show hands-on work, so lead with CAD samples, senior capstone projects, or internship deliverables rather than coursework descriptions. Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar design software is a consistent differentiator at this stage. Targeting firms that run formal new-hire rotations or graduate programs also improves your odds of landing a first offer.
Which companies hire entry level civil design engineers?
Companies hiring entry level civil design engineers right now include Quanta Services, Quanta Infrastructure Solutions, and Bohler, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, municipal engineering consultancies, regional infrastructure contractors, and public-sector agencies tend to post the most junior-friendly openings, often with structured mentorship built into the role.
Are there remote entry level civil design engineer jobs?
Yes, though most civil design roles still favor on-site or hybrid arrangements tied to project sites and team collaboration. About 27% of entry level civil design engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so checking each posting's work-setting details is worth doing before you apply.
Are these new grad civil design engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior civil design engineer roles. A new-grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and treats internship hours, university project work, or a design portfolio as qualifying credentials, so you don't need a full professional history to be a competitive applicant.
Which industries hire the most entry level civil design engineers?
Entry Level civil design engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive junior hiring because ongoing infrastructure investment, land development activity, and public works funding consistently open new-graduate positions throughout the year.