Senior Civil Engineer – Roadway Design

CSG Consultants, Inc.

. Plan, manage, supervise, and coordinate professional engineering work for public works planning, design, construction, and maintenance projects .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeFoster City • California • United StatesSenior💰 $142,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing public works projects, including planning, design, construction, and maintenance, while ensuring regulatory compliance and technical competence. Proficient in budget management, team supervision, and client coordination, with a strong foundation in civil engineering principles and practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

California Professional Engineer LicensePublic Works Project ManagementAutoCAD ProficiencyCivil 3D ExperienceRoadway Project Completion

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Hard Skills

Civil EngineeringProject Budget ManagementConstruction EstimationRegulatory CompliancePavement RehabilitationStormwater Management DesignHydraulic DesignHydrologic DesignTechnical SupportEngineering Principles

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsMentoring AbilityTeam CoordinationClient Relationship ManagementIndependent Judgement

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADCivil 3DStormwater Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

California Professional Engineer LicenseSpecialty Certifications

Industry Keywords

Public WorksCaltrans StandardsAASHTO SpecificationsRoadway ProjectsBicycle FacilitiesPedestrian FacilitiesStorm DrainageComplete StreetsConstruction StandardsEngineering Codes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, manage, supervise, and coordinate professional engineering work for public works planning, design, construction, and maintenance projects
Manage multiple public works projects simultaneously
Supervise project staff, activities, and tasks
Coordinate project development and progress with clients
Provide technical support for internal and external stakeholders
Develop and supervise engineering teams preparing plans, specifications, and construction estimates
Direct engineering staff performing complex public works engineering work, ensuring technical competence and regulatory compliance
Develop and monitor project budgets and schedules
Coordinate activities with project teams, field personnel, agency staff, utility companies, consultants, and contractors
Maintain knowledge of current Caltrans and/or AASHTO design and construction standards and specifications
Work closely with clients and project teams
Visit client locations, job sites, and other business-related locations as required
Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of progressive engineering experience
Ability to mentor mid-level design staff
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
Current California Professional Engineer License is required
Specialty certifications are highly desired
Well versed in the principles and practices of engineering and applicable laws and codes related to public works projects with a high level of independent judgement
Experience with methods, materials, and techniques used in the design and construction of public works projects
Proven track record for successfully completing roadway projects, including pavement rehabilitation, complete streets, bicycle/pedestrian facilities, intersections, storm drainage, and stormwater quality measures
Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or hydrologic, hydraulic, and stormwater management design software
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must live locally or within the State of California
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license for positions requiring business-related driving

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company subsidized medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and family coverage
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), depending on your selected health insurance plan
Flexible Spending Accounts and Transit/Parking benefits
Group and Voluntary Life insurance
Long-Term Disability insurance
Employee Stock Ownership program
401(k) program with a company match
15 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 12 paid company holidays
California Paid Sick Leave (for part-time/as-needed employees)
Employee Assistance program
Fitness Reimbursement program
Professional Development program