Civil Project Engineer Jobs in California
Civil project engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the nation, with consistent demand concentrated in transportation infrastructure, water systems, land development, and public works across roles from entry-level EIT to senior project manager. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego anchor the majority of openings, where firms like Jacobs, AECOM, and WSP maintain large California operations and regularly bring on civil project engineers. High-growth specialties in the state include stormwater and flood control, transit and rail, and mixed-use land development tied to California's ongoing housing and climate resilience programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Senior Project Manager | Civil Engineering (Water Infrastructure)
Own Your Future at Psomas!
Join a 100% employee-owned firm built for long-term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact.
As our Senior Project Manager on our Water Infrastructure team in Roseville, CA, you will lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects (capital programs, system expansions, and rehabilitation efforts) that support communities throughout California. In this strategic leadership role, you will oversee multidisciplinary teams, strengthen client partnerships, and drive business development efforts that contribute to the continued growth of our practice.
This position is ideal for a seasoned leader who combines technical excellence with a passion for mentoring teams, developing client relationships, and delivering impactful infrastructure solutions.
Why Psomas
- Shared Success: An ownership culture that rewards long-term thinking and doing what's right.
- Retirement Benefits: Company-funded ESOP + 401(k) with immediate match.
- Hybrid Flexibility: 3 days in office/2 days remote
- Career Growth: Clear pathways, coaching, and leadership development.
- People-First Culture: Collaborative teams that invest in your development.
- Meaningful Work: Community-impact projects plus ways to give back.
What You'll Do
As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead water infrastructure projects while helping grow our team and client base.
- Project Leadership: Lead the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout California.
- Client Partnerships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with municipalities, agencies, and key stakeholders.
- Business Development: Support pursuit planning, proposals, presentations, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Technical Oversight: Review engineering plans, specifications, and deliverables to ensure quality and compliance.
- Project Management: Manage scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, and overall project performance.
- Team Development: Mentor and supervise engineers and technical staff while fostering a collaborative culture.
- Infrastructure Design: Provide expertise across pipelines, pump stations, water production wells, reservoirs, and lift stations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in California.
- 15+ years of experience managing water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience delivering water and wastewater projects throughout California.
- Strong leadership, business development, and team-building skills.
- Experience designing pipelines, pump stations, water production wells, reservoirs, and lift stations.
- Experience supervising engineers and designers.
- Experience preparing technical specifications, engineer's estimates, schedules, and proposals.
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with water system master planning and hydraulic modeling.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam Revu, and related engineering software.
- Demonstrated success leading strategic growth initiatives and multidisciplinary teams.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $160,000-$200,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
- Incentives: Discretionary bonus and recognition programs.
- Time Off: 4 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays.
- Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, plus employee ownership and retirement benefits.
Our Hiring Approach
Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the process. If your background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Senior Project Manager | Civil Engineering (Water Infrastructure)
Own Your Future at Psomas!
Join a 100% employee-owned firm built for long-term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact.
As our Senior Project Manager on our Water Infrastructure team in Roseville, CA, you will lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects (capital programs, system expansions, and rehabilitation efforts) that support communities throughout California. In this strategic leadership role, you will oversee multidisciplinary teams, strengthen client partnerships, and drive business development efforts that contribute to the continued growth of our practice.
This position is ideal for a seasoned leader who combines technical excellence with a passion for mentoring teams, developing client relationships, and delivering impactful infrastructure solutions.
Why Psomas
- Shared Success: An ownership culture that rewards long-term thinking and doing what's right.
- Retirement Benefits: Company-funded ESOP + 401(k) with immediate match.
- Hybrid Flexibility: 3 days in office/2 days remote
- Career Growth: Clear pathways, coaching, and leadership development.
- People-First Culture: Collaborative teams that invest in your development.
- Meaningful Work: Community-impact projects plus ways to give back.
What You'll Do
As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead water infrastructure projects while helping grow our team and client base.
- Project Leadership: Lead the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout California.
- Client Partnerships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with municipalities, agencies, and key stakeholders.
- Business Development: Support pursuit planning, proposals, presentations, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Technical Oversight: Review engineering plans, specifications, and deliverables to ensure quality and compliance.
- Project Management: Manage scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, and overall project performance.
- Team Development: Mentor and supervise engineers and technical staff while fostering a collaborative culture.
- Infrastructure Design: Provide expertise across pipelines, pump stations, water production wells, reservoirs, and lift stations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in California.
- 15+ years of experience managing water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience delivering water and wastewater projects throughout California.
- Strong leadership, business development, and team-building skills.
- Experience designing pipelines, pump stations, water production wells, reservoirs, and lift stations.
- Experience supervising engineers and designers.
- Experience preparing technical specifications, engineer's estimates, schedules, and proposals.
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with water system master planning and hydraulic modeling.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam Revu, and related engineering software.
- Demonstrated success leading strategic growth initiatives and multidisciplinary teams.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $160,000-$200,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
- Incentives: Discretionary bonus and recognition programs.
- Time Off: 4 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays.
- Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, plus employee ownership and retirement benefits.
Our Hiring Approach
Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the process. If your background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in civil project engineer jobs across California.
- California Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and subconsultant coordination on civil projects
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, or comparable civil design software
- Familiarity with Caltrans standards, local agency guidelines, and California Building Code requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for agency submittals and client reporting
Civil Project Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a civil project engineer in California?
Becoming a civil project engineer in California starts with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn your Engineer-in-Training registration. After gaining qualifying experience under a licensed engineer, you sit for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam administered through the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists to earn your California PE license, which most project-level roles require.
How much do civil project engineers make in California?
Civil project engineers in California earn a median of about $122,500 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,980 for the lowest 10% to over $175,940 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire civil project engineers in California?
Employers hiring civil project engineers in California right now include Granite Construction, KPFF Consulting Engineers, and Cruitin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's scale of public infrastructure investment and private land development keeps large consulting and engineering firms staffed year-round across the state.
Which California cities have the most civil project engineer jobs?
The cities with the most civil project engineer openings in California are Sacramento, Irvine, and San Jose. Los Angeles dominates due to its sheer volume of transportation, utility, and development projects, while San Francisco draws heavily from regional transit and water agency work, and San Diego sustains demand through military infrastructure, coastal engineering, and border-area development.
Are there remote civil project engineer jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Civil project engineering is fundamentally a field-adjacent role, and most positions require periodic site visits, agency meetings, or in-office coordination. About 52% of civil project engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the most remote-eligible work concentrated in design production, environmental review, and project controls phases rather than construction administration.
How can I get hired as a civil project engineer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for junior engineer or engineer-in-training roles at large California-based consulting firms and public agencies, which regularly hire new graduates into structured project support positions. Firms like Jacobs, AECOM, and major county transportation agencies in Los Angeles and the Bay Area run formal new-grad programs. Completing your EIT registration through the California Board and building AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency before applying gives candidates a clear edge over those without either credential.
Where can I find and apply to civil project engineer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to civil project engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience level and location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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