Civil Project Engineer Jobs in California

INTRODUCTION

Join the 2025 AIA Firm Award Winner shaping a more sustainable future. LPA is a collective of designers, engineers, and researchers committed to tackling the biggest issues of our time. Our "No Excuses" integrated design approach was recognized by the AIA as “a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance architecture". At LPA you’ll be part of the team that is changing the way the industry thinks about design and carbon emissions, built around the belief that we only achieve our goals when everybody has a seat at the table and all input is valued. We’re currently seeking a Civil Project Engineer to join our dynamic team. You’ll be part of a culture that values deep collaboration, technical excellence, and continual growth. As a member of our civil engineering team, you will work on a broad range of projects. Examples of completed projects include Edwards Lifesciences and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across our studios in California and Texas—and help bring high-performance, community-first design to life.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Civil Project Engineer, you will collaborate closely with Project Designers and Project Managers to help lead the civil design process from concept through construction. You will play a key role in shaping projects and ensuring their successful delivery.

• Partner with multidisciplinary project teams to plan, design, and develop civil engineering solutions.
• Contribute to overall project strategy, schedules, and coordination to support project success.
• Prepare and oversee documentation for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Support construction administration efforts, including responding to RFIs and reviewing submittals.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, fostering technical growth and collaboration.
• Actively participate in professional organizations and contribute to the advancement of the profession.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience across all phases of civil engineering projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California.
• Proficiency in CAD and Civil 3D.
• Strong technical knowledge of industry-standard engineering software.
• Enthusiasm for a multidisciplinary design process and collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead civil design efforts with guidance from Project Managers and Directors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

At LPA, your growth and contributions matter. We foster a collaborative culture where creative ideas are valued, and voices are heard.

• Mentorship from Managing Directors, Design Directors, and senior team members across disciplines.
• Career development support, including professional development grants and in-house training.
• Ongoing education through LPA+U courses and Tech Talks focused on innovative, sustainable practices.
• 8 paid hours of volunteer time each year.
• Opportunities to propose and lead projects that impact your local community, including more than $1 million since 2015 in Habitat for Humanity builds, scholarships, and other pro bono community projects.
• Access to our Professional Development Grants program, created to encourage professional development and further LPA's collective knowledge as a firm. Over the life of the grant program, we have invested $1,196,890 and impacted 848 LPA employees.

COMPENSATION

Compensation Range: $90K - $145K

This position is eligible for an annual bonus. If you are hired at LPA, your base salary is based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience and/or project complexity. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

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NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS

Please note that LPA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed contract, LPA will not agree to pay any recruiter fee. In the situation an agency or recruiter submits a candidate or resume without a previously signed agreement and/or without LPA’s request, LPA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LPA.