Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Site Civil Project Engineer to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects with a strong focus on site design. This individual can be located at any of our Southern California offices in Los Angeles, CA, Irvine, CA, Riverside, CA and San Diego, CA. This role involves leading site civil design including layout planning, piping/conveyance systems, grading, paving, roadways, drainage, stormwater infrastructure, as well as managing various stages of project development, from conceptual design to construction support.
Key Responsibilities:- Design and develop site layout plans including demolition, yard piping, roadways, grading (including coordinating geotechnical investigations and incorporating geotechnical recommendations), stormwater systems, and paving for water/wastewater projects.
- Include an understanding of working with topographic surveys and survey controls.
- Conceptual and preliminary design efforts, including field visits, data collection, alternatives analysis, and technical writing.
- Perform hydraulic calculations and contribute to hydraulic modeling tasks.
- Permitting processes and evaluating design alternatives.
- Coordinate work with sub-consultants and ensure design integration.
- Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and electronic design deliverables.
- Provide construction-phase support by reviewing contractor submittals and responding to RFIs.
- Site reconnaissance and field investigations.
Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field.
- 7-15 years of relevant experience in civil/site design.
- California Civil PE License required.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and clients.
- Skilled in critical thinking and problem-solving for technical challenges.
- Proficient in developing construction drawings from sketches, including site layout, drainage, and grading.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Strong working experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
Preferred Qualifications:- Knowledge of local utility codes and permitting procedures.
- Experience with Environmental Permitting.
What We Offer:- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans).
- Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation.
- Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance.
- Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
- Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support.
- Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships.
- Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location.
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