Civil Engineer III - Storm Drain Designe...
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Los Angeles, CA · Posted October 30, 2026
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About the job
Civil Engineer III – Storm Drain & Transportation Drainage Design
Role Overview We are seeking an experienced, analytical, and collaborative Civil Engineer III – Storm Drain Designer to support our growing Transportation and Public Works sector. In this role, you will work under the guidance of senior engineering leadership to support complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects—including roadways, public works, transit, rail, and linear transportation facilities.
This is a high-impact engineering position for a seasoned professional who excels at technical design, cross-functional coordination, and public infrastructure delivery. You will prepare comprehensive engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates, lead drainage report generation, coordinate quality review processes, and guide the relocation of underground gravity-fed utilities. If you possess a California PE license and deep expertise in Civil 3D stormwater and utility design, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities Engineering Design & Plan Production •Plan & Spec Development: Collaborate with engineers, drafters, and designers to prepare complete engineering plans, specifications, and details (PS&E) for capital improvement and transportation projects. •Drainage & Storm Drain Design: Lead storm drain and drainage infrastructure design, stormwater management, and the relocation of complex underground gravity-fed utilities within public right-of-ways. •Technical Reporting: Lead the preparation of technical engineering reports, drainage studies, and cost estimates for public works initiatives. •Project Execution: Plan, direct, and monitor technical aspects of medium-to-large multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring adherence to project scope and quality standards.
Collaboration & Quality Assurance •Multi-Disciplinary Coordination: Partner closely with project managers, lead engineers across diverse disciplines, architects, and technical staff to ensure seamless project delivery. •QA/QC Oversight: Coordinate formal quality review processes to verify design accuracy, constructability, and compliance with agency standards. •Stakeholder Communication: Maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization; assist with technical writing and public communications as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Qualifications •Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (or a closely related engineering discipline). •Experience Baseline: Minimum of 8+ years of professional civil engineering design experience, with a strong focus on public works and transportation infrastructure. •Mandatory Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (PE) License in the State of California. •Technical Mastery: oExtensive hands-on design experience utilizing the Autodesk Civil 3D software environment. oProven experience designing and coordinating the relocation of underground gravity-fed utilities within public streets and linear corridors. oProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and collaboration platforms like SharePoint. •Core Competencies: Skilled in technical writing, communication, and public presentation; demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively on multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Preferred Attributes •Advanced experience in transportation engineering projects, including transit systems, municipal streets, and active transportation corridors. •Demonstrated ability to lead technical engineering teams on major transit or municipal infrastructure projects.
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