Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Job Overview

Zachary Engineering, a well-established civil and structural engineering firm based in Tahoe, Nevada, is seeking a Project Engineer to join our team.

Location: Tahoe / Truckee / Incline Village / Reno

Salary: $45–$70/hour DOE

Schedule: Flexible, 35+ hours/week for benefits eligibility

As a Project Engineer, you will take ownership of residential structural design projects from schematic design through construction, coordinating directly with architects, builders, and clients. You will work on custom homes, remodels, and hillside/mountain structures that require thoughtful engineering and real‑world problem solving.

• Design and engineer residential structural systems including wood, steel, concrete, and hybrid structures
• Prepare structural calculations, drawings, and specifications for permit and construction
• Coordinate closely with architects, contractors, and consultants throughout design and construction
• Lead project execution, schedules, and internal coordination
• Provide construction support, RFIs, and field observations as needed
• Ensure compliance with applicable California and Nevada building codes
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to office standards and workflows

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in residential structural engineering
• Strong experience with wood-framed structures; steel and concrete experience preferred
• Proficiency in structural design software and engineering analysis tools
• Ability to produce clear, well-organized calculations and drawings
• Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with architects and contractors
• Familiarity with mountain, snow load, seismic, and hillside conditions

• California PE and/or Nevada PE (or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe)
• Experience with custom, high-end residential projects
• Experience in snow-load regions and complex site conditions
• Proficiency with Sketch Up for structural coordination (highly valued)
• Experience managing projects independently

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Flexible work environment (hybrid options available)
• Opportunity to work on unique, architecturally driven residential projects
• Collaborative, design-forward team culture
• Long-term growth opportunity within a well-established Tahoe-area engineering firm

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your residential experience and interest in working in the Tahoe region.

Mid‑Senior level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Civil Engineering