Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for clients and the world. The Entry Level Civil Engineer role involves supporting the design of civil engineering projects and managing relationships with in-house teams and contractors while providing essential design and consulting services.
Responsibilities
- Support the design of civil engineering projects while building technical independence
- Complete routine engineering calculations using standard methods, references, and software tools
- Research and select materials and components using engineering references and product literature
- Grow into increased technical responsibility through hands-on project experience
- Learn to read and interpret engineering drawings, including discipline-specific nomenclature and plan set content
- Assist with hydrologic analyses by evaluating land use conditions, selecting runoff coefficients, and calculating times of concentration
- Assist with site layout, grading, utility, drainage, and sedimentation and erosion control designs for planning, permitting, and construction phases
- Design components include roadway and parking layouts, overall site grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, domestic water, fire protection, thermal distribution, electrical and telecommunication infrastructure, and site lighting
- Utilize engineering software such as Autodesk Civil 3D, Hydraflow and SewerGEMS
- Review plans and collaborate with project engineers and other team members to resolve design challenges
- Provide timely services that meet the needs of the clients and the overall project schedule requirements
Skills
- Applicants should have a minimum of a BS in Civil Engineering and have or plan to take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam
- Applicants must have a working knowledge of Civil analysis and design software (specifically Civil 3D preferred)
- Ability to travel to project sites
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and e-mail applications
- Effective interpersonal skills and strong communication (written and verbal)
- Confident and ambitious problem solver
- Adaptable – flexible and willing to work on various projects and tasks
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
Company Overview
Salas O'Brien is a national leading Facilities Planning, Commissioning, Construction Management and Mechanical, Electrical. It was founded in 1975, and is headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.salasobrien.com/about/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Salas O'Brien has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 15 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 2 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.