Civil Design Engineer – Staff Engineer IV

. Support the Project Manager and/or lead designer on projects .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeAlameda • California • United StatesLead💰 $100,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Project Manager and/or lead designer on projects
Provide civil engineering design using AutoCAD Civil3D
Perform hydrological and hydraulic analyses, stormwater calculations, and infrastructure sizing in accordance with applicable codes and standards
Conduct engineering calculations, quantity take-offs, and technical analyses independently with documentation for QA/QC review
Coordinate technical submittals, respond to agency review comments, and support permitting processes across multiple concurrent projects
Maintain project files, design records, and documentation in alignment with firm standards
Manage multiple concurrent tasks and meet project deadlines
Develop and coordinate project materials and presentations
Prepare technical reports, exhibits, and presentations
Collaborate with team members, clients, and public agency staff
Prepare grading, drainage, paving, and utility plans
Support the F&L Business Development Team
Perform design-related fieldwork
Delegate appropriate tasks to junior staff and provide mentorship
Perform other duties as assigned

What you’ll need

Minimum B.S. in Civil Engineering
EIT Certificate required
Minimum 6 years of experience in municipal and subdivision infrastructure design and mapping; internship experience qualifies
AutoCAD Civil3D proficiency
Interest in preparing grading, drainage, paving, utility plans, and exhibits
Experience preparing portions of plans, specifications, and estimates
Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to coordinate and design multiple projects simultaneously
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Valid driver's license
Ability to conduct periodic field visits, including active construction sites, with appropriate PPE
Preferred: Active pursuit of Professional Engineer (PE) licensure with exam scheduled or completed
Preferred: Experience with stormwater management design, drainage modeling, sewer modeling, ArcGIS, and/or roadway design
Preferred: Prior experience supervising or reviewing the work of junior engineering staff

Comp & perks