Entry Level Civil Engineer Jobs
New grad civil engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a capstone portfolio can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like Jobot, Westwood Professional Services, and Langan Engineering and Environmental Services hiring at this level now.
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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 Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level civil engineer job?
Entry level civil engineer roles prioritize internship experience, relevant coursework, and familiarity with tools like AutoCAD or Civil 3D. A strong portfolio of academic or internship projects gives candidates a clear edge. Certifications such as the Engineer-in-Training credential signal technical readiness. Applying directly to firms that explicitly welcome new graduates and tailoring your resume to each posting's listed requirements will improve your response rate.
Which companies hire entry level civil engineers?
Companies hiring entry level civil engineers right now include Jobot, Westwood Professional Services, and Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Engineering consultancies, municipal governments, construction firms, and infrastructure contractors are among the most active employers at this experience level.
Are there remote entry level civil engineer jobs?
Yes, though most civil engineering work is site-dependent, a portion of roles do offer remote or hybrid arrangements for tasks like drafting, design review, and project coordination. About 18% of entry level civil engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so filtering by work setting when you search can help you find roles that fit your situation.
Are these new grad civil engineer jobs?
Yes. The listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior civil engineer roles alongside other entry level openings. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward the requirement, or accepts a strong academic portfolio in place of full-time work history. Look for those signals in the job description before applying.
Which industries hire the most entry level civil engineers?
Entry Level civil engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the junior level because they rely on large project pipelines that need engineers at every stage, creating real openings for candidates just entering the field.