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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Overview

Open roles96
Top employerGranite Construction
Top citySacramento, CA
Cities hiring44
Work type46% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Rosendin Electric
Assistant Project Manager - Civil
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Assistant Project Manager - Civil
Rosendin Electric
Concord, California
Business Operations
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$80k - $105k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
5,001-10,000

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Granite Construction
Project Engineer (Heavy Civil Construction)
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Granite Construction
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Project Engineer (Heavy Civil Construction)
Granite Construction
Indio, California
Compliance & Risk
IT Support
Project Management
$73k - $110k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
5,001-10,000

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Granite Construction
Senior Project Engineer (Heavy Civil Construction)
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Senior Project Engineer (Heavy Civil Construction)
Granite Construction
Indio, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$97k - $145k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
5,001-10,000

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Granite Construction
Senior Project Engineer (Heavy Civil Construction)
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Senior Project Engineer (Heavy Civil Construction)
Granite Construction
Ontario, California
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
$97k - $145k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
5,001-10,000

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GeoTek Operations Limited
Project Manager- Civil / Geology
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Project Manager- Civil / Geology
GeoTek Operations Limited
Corona, California
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor of Science
201-500

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Civil Project Engineer Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Sacramento
10 jobs
San Francisco
9 jobs
Irvine
7 jobs
San Diego
6 jobs
Los Angeles
6 jobs
Benicia
3 jobs
Oakland
3 jobs
San Jose
3 jobs
Santa Rosa
3 jobs

Civil Project Engineer Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Granite Construction
    Granite Construction10
  • BKF Engineers
    BKF Engineers7
  • KPFF Consulting Engineers
    KPFF Consulting Engineers6
  • PacRim Engineering
    PacRim Engineering4
  • WSP
    WSP3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services21
  • Construction & Real Estate8
  • Technology & Software2
  • Staffing & Recruiting1

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, BKF Engineers, and KPFF Consulting Engineers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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, San Francisco, and Irvine. 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 54% of civil project engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 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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