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Project Engineer / Civil Engineer - Site Development/Public Works
Own Your Future at Psomas Join a 100% employee-owned firm built for long-term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact.
As our Project Engineer / Civil Engineer for our Civil Engineering team in Los Angeles, CA, you'll contribute to the planning and design of diverse development and infrastructure projects across Southern California and beyond. In this role, you'll collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals to deliver high-quality solutions for public agencies, private developers, and institutional clients.
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: 3/2 hybrid schedule.
- 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 our Project Engineer / Civil Engineer, you will support the planning and design of site development and public works projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
- Engineering Design & Analysis Perform research, due diligence, and engineering calculations to develop conceptual and final design solutions for a variety of civil projects.
- Project Coordination & Delivery Collaborate with clients, subconsultants, and internal teams to ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
- Plans, Specifications & Documentation Prepare construction drawings, technical specifications, and supporting reports to advance projects through design and permitting.
- Permitting & Agency Coordination Coordinate with public agencies to support planning, entitlement, and design approvals for private and public projects.
- Team Collaboration & Mentorship Support and mentor junior staff while contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
- Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license
- 5+ years of experience supporting multi-discipline civil engineering projects
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Strong technical skills with experience preparing reports, designs, construction documents, specifications, and calculations
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, collaborate effectively, and communicate with clients and project teams
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
- Incentives: Discretionary bonus and recognition programs
- Time Off: 3 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays
- Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, along with employee ownership and retirement benefits.
Our Hiring Approach
Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the process. If a candidate's 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.
Project Engineer / Civil Engineer - Site Development/Public Works
Own Your Future at Psomas Join a 100% employee-owned firm built for long-term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact.
As our Project Engineer / Civil Engineer for our Civil Engineering team in Los Angeles, CA, you'll contribute to the planning and design of diverse development and infrastructure projects across Southern California and beyond. In this role, you'll collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals to deliver high-quality solutions for public agencies, private developers, and institutional clients.
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: 3/2 hybrid schedule.
- 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 our Project Engineer / Civil Engineer, you will support the planning and design of site development and public works projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
- Engineering Design & Analysis Perform research, due diligence, and engineering calculations to develop conceptual and final design solutions for a variety of civil projects.
- Project Coordination & Delivery Collaborate with clients, subconsultants, and internal teams to ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
- Plans, Specifications & Documentation Prepare construction drawings, technical specifications, and supporting reports to advance projects through design and permitting.
- Permitting & Agency Coordination Coordinate with public agencies to support planning, entitlement, and design approvals for private and public projects.
- Team Collaboration & Mentorship Support and mentor junior staff while contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
- Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license
- 5+ years of experience supporting multi-discipline civil engineering projects
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Strong technical skills with experience preparing reports, designs, construction documents, specifications, and calculations
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, collaborate effectively, and communicate with clients and project teams
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
- Incentives: Discretionary bonus and recognition programs
- Time Off: 3 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays
- Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, along with employee ownership and retirement benefits.
Our Hiring Approach
Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the process. If a candidate's 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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Who's Hiring
- QTS11
- Thomas & Hutton11
- Atwell10
- Bohler6
- Shrewsberry & Associates4
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services11
- Construction & Real Estate2
- Food & Beverage1
- Electronics & Hardware1
- Government & Public Sector1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project development engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, with civil, electrical, or mechanical being most common
- 3 to 7 years of experience managing capital projects from feasibility through execution
- Proficiency with project scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
- Familiarity with permitting, environmental review, and regulatory approval processes
- Experience developing project budgets, financial models, and cost tracking systems
- Professional Engineer license or progress toward PE licensure preferred for senior roles
Tips for Your Project Development Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to project phases
Project development engineer roles emphasize distinct phases: feasibility, permitting, design, and execution. Structure your resume so each position clearly shows which phases you owned, not just your general engineering duties, so hiring managers can match your experience to their pipeline stage.
Highlight cross-functional coordination experience
Employers expect project development engineers to coordinate across engineering, legal, finance, and regulatory teams. Call out specific instances where you managed stakeholder alignment or moved a project through a bottleneck, since generic teamwork language won't distinguish you in this field.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project development engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by development stage focus
Some roles center on early-stage site assessment and permitting, while others focus on late-stage construction execution. Read job descriptions carefully for language like 'greenfield development,' 'NTP,' or 'COD' to confirm the stage aligns with where your experience is strongest.
Prepare a project case study for interviews
Interviewers for project development engineer roles routinely ask you to walk through a project from concept to completion. Prepare a concise case study covering scope, budget, schedule variance, and how you resolved a permitting or design challenge, so your answer is specific rather than abstract.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Project development engineer offers often include bonuses tied to project milestones or commercial close. Ask about the structure of variable compensation during the offer stage, and confirm whether relocation allowances or per-diem provisions apply if the role requires site travel.
Project Development Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most project development engineers?
The companies hiring the most project development engineers right now include QTS, Thomas & Hutton, and Atwell, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in energy, utilities, and large-scale infrastructure development.
How many project development engineer jobs are remote?
About 74% of project development engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by specialization. Roles focused on early-stage feasibility analysis, financial modeling, and stakeholder coordination tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions tied to active construction sites or field assessments typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a project development engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline relevant to your target industry, such as civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering. Build foundational experience in project coordination or design roles, then move into positions with direct responsibility for project planning, permitting, or budget management. Earning a Professional Engineer license strengthens your candidacy for senior development roles.
Can I get a project development engineer job with little experience?
Entry-level project development engineer roles do exist, particularly at utilities, construction firms, and energy developers who hire engineers directly out of college into rotational or development programs. Demonstrating exposure to project scheduling software, permitting workflows, or capital budgeting through internships, coursework, or academic projects gives you a concrete foundation to reference in applications and interviews.
What does the project development engineer interview process look like?
Most interviews begin with a recruiter screen focused on your engineering background and project experience, followed by a technical round where you walk through a project you managed from start to finish. Later stages often include a case study or scenario exercise testing your approach to schedule delays, budget overruns, or permitting obstacles, then a final conversation with senior leadership or a project director.
Where can I find and apply to project development engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to project development engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and target industry, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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