Civil Engineer Jobs in San Jose, CA
Civil Engineer jobs in San Jose are concentrated in Silicon Valley's infrastructure and transit corridors, with strong demand in transportation, water resources, and land development across downtown San Jose, North San Jose, and the Coyote Valley planning area. Employers actively hiring include BKF Engineers, WSP, and LPA. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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What We're Looking For
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.This opportunity entails being responsible for assisting in the project administration, roadway and rail design, specifications and technical reports preparation for assigned projects in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a focus on projects located in Santa Clara County and Santa Cruz County.
This is an entry level position requiring in-person presence at the San Jose office or the assigned field office. Assigned work tasks will require application of civil and transportation engineering principles as well as local travel to project sites and field offices to collaborate with the project team. On every assigned project, you will be a contributing member of the team to ensure successful project delivery for HNTB’s clients.
What You'll Do:
- Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
- Supports the preparation and modification of project reports, plans, designs, and calculations.
- Assists in the preparation of project quantity and cost estimates.
- Assists engineering teams with organization and administrative support of design files.
- Supports engineering teams with various tasks and duties including but not limited to research, data collection, field investigations, development, and design of projects.
- Performs other duties as assigned
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
What You'll Bring:
- Exhibits an understanding of engineering principles relevant to the discipline.
- Attains knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with MicroStation, AutoCad and GIS software.
What We Prefer:
- Master's degree in Engineering
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
- Knowledgeable in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
Additional Information
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. #NF.
Locations:
San Jose, CA.
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The approximate pay range for the California San Francisco Bay Area is $83,008.49 - $124,512.74. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state..
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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:
HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
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Who's Hiring
- BKF Engineers68

- WSP34

- LPA34

- Kimley-Horn34

- HNTB Corporation34

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Construction & Real Estate
Civil Engineer Jobs in San Jose: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a civil engineer job in San Jose?
Focus your search on San Jose's transportation agencies, municipal public works projects, and the development firms driving growth in North San Jose and downtown redevelopment zones. VTA contracts, BART Silicon Valley extension work, and city capital improvement projects are consistent sources of openings. Candidates with experience in grading, stormwater compliance, or traffic engineering have a clear edge in this market, and familiarity with Santa Clara County permitting processes stands out to local employers.
Which companies hire civil engineers in San Jose?
San Jose civil engineer roles are posted by BKF Engineers, WSP, and LPA and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The local market includes a mix of public agencies, large engineering consultancies with Bay Area offices, and private developers active in San Jose's ongoing residential and commercial expansion.
Are there remote civil engineer jobs in San Jose?
Yes, but only for specific functions, field inspection, site supervision, and construction observation roles are inherently on-site, while design, CAD drafting, environmental review, and project management tasks are more compatible with remote or hybrid arrangements. About 33% of civil engineer openings tied to San Jose are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is higher than the national norm for the profession. Preliminary design and report-writing positions at local consultancies are the most likely to offer schedule flexibility.
How can I get a civil engineer job in San Jose with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Jose is a junior engineer or engineer-in-training role at one of the mid-size civil consultancies serving Santa Clara County municipalities. The City of San Jose's Public Works Department and the Santa Clara Valley Water District both hire entry-level engineers on capital project teams. Internships tied to VTA or BART Silicon Valley construction contracts also convert regularly to full-time offers, and EIT certification substantially strengthens an early-career application in this market.
Which industries hire the most civil engineers in San Jose?
Most civil engineer openings in San Jose sit in Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. San Jose's sustained investment in transit infrastructure, tech campus development in North San Jose, and aging water and stormwater systems drive consistent demand across those sectors.
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