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Civil Design Engineer

Join the firm AIA calls “a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance architecture.” Winner of the AIA 2025 Firm Award, we’re an integrated collective of designers and researchers united in a mission to eliminate carbon emissions and build a more equitable, livable future.

LPA is seeking a passionate Civil Design Engineer to join our integrated team of architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects and master planners. As a member of our civil engineering team, you will work on a broad range of projects from office, education and recreation buildings to complex laboratories, health care facilities, and performing arts centers. Our award-winning projects aim to have a positive and enduring environmental, economic and social impact. Completed projects include Edwards Lifesciences and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego.

We walk the talk at LPA and our commitment to changing lives by design is more than a slogan. LPA is one of the nation’s leading sustainable design firms and the only large firm to meet the AIA’s 2030 Challenge benchmarks over the last two years. Engineers are a vital part of this history of achievement at LPA. LPA’s civil engineers have been repeatedly recognized by our peers in the civil engineering community for our innovative, sustainable, and technically challenging designs.

You will join a high-performing, fast paced, multi-disciplinary design team, and you will impact projects at each stage of design and across LPA’s nine practices. Join a firm where engineers are at the forefront of a project, voices are heard, creative design ideas are encouraged, and your work is highly regarded.

What you will do:

Assist Project Engineers and Project Managers in the execution of specific assignments

Prepare presentations and documentation for schematic design, design development and construction documents

Review and process construction administration documents

Active in professional associations

What we will do:

Provide mentorship from Managing Directors and Design Directors as well as other in-house disciplines on all projects

Provide career growth opportunities including licensure incentives, professional development grants and our professional development process

In-house management and leadership training opportunities

Education opportunities including LPA+U and LPA Tech Talks

Civil Design Engineer Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D preferred

Engineer in Training License required

Broad knowledge and experience in civil engineering and site development

Enthusiastic commitment to the multidisciplinary design process and team environment

Curious and open minded to learn

Strong written and verbal communication skills

LPA is an integrated design firm with offices in California and Texas. We specialize in creating innovative, sustainable environments that work better, do more with less and improve people’s lives. We provide a vibrant and rewarding work environment—one that values and fosters creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, community engagement and ongoing career development and growth. LPA is also committed to diversity, wellness and work-life balance. LPA offers competitive salaries and generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial, wellness and other work/life plans.

The salary range for this position is $64,000 - $94,000 and is eligible for an annual bonus. If you are hired at LPA, your base salary is based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience and/or project complexity. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS:

Please note that LPA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed contract, LPA will not agree to pay any recruiter fee. In the situation an agency or recruiter submits a candidate or resume without a previously signed agreement and/or without LPA’s request, LPA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LPA.

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What You Should Know About Civil Design Engineer, LPA, Inc.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with LPA, a leader in sustainable architecture? We are currently seeking a passionate Civil Design Engineer to join our vibrant team in San Diego. Here at LPA, we're all about pushing the boundaries of design while making a positive impact on communities and the environment. As a Civil Design Engineer, you’ll dive into a variety of exciting projects, including offices, educational facilities, recreation spaces, and even complex healthcare establishments. You’ll collaborate with a dynamic team of architects, engineers, and landscape designers to ensure that our green vision comes to life. Your role will range from preparing compelling presentations to assisting in the execution of essential assignments and reviewing construction documents. With projects that have received accolades like the AIA 2025 Firm Award, you will be part of a mission that emphasizes creativity and sustainability. Our firm values diversity, wellness, and work-life balance, ensuring our employees thrive in their professional journeys. You'll also enjoy plenty of growth opportunities, including mentorship from industry leaders and chances for further education. If you're looking to make a real difference and be part of an innovative team where your voice and ideas are valued, LPA may just be the perfect place for you. Come join us and be a part of designing a better future!

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What responsibilities does a Civil Design Engineer at LPA have?

As a Civil Design Engineer at LPA, your key responsibilities include assisting Project Engineers and Project Managers, preparing documentation for schematic design and construction, reviewing construction administration documents, and engaging actively in professional associations. You’ll play a crucial role at every design stage and collaborate with other disciplines to bring projects to life.