Civil Project Designer

Civil Project Designer | Anaheim, CA

100% Employee‑Owned
· Big‑firm resources, local‑team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

IMEG is hiring a Civil Project Designer in Southern California, with the opportunity to be based in Anaheim, Ontario, or Pasadena. This role leads design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for low to moderate complexity projects and collaborates with senior staff on the delivery of larger and high complexity projects. You will work closely with engineers and consultants to provide engineering solutions and advice that support positive client outcomes.

In this role, you will support project planning, budgeting, permitting, and construction administration while mentoring Civil Design Technicians and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. The team serves survey, transportation, and municipal work across Southern California and the Southwest, delivering resilient, environmentally responsible infrastructure.

• Location:
  
  Anaheim, Ontario, or Pasadena, CA
• Discipline:
  Civil
• Markets:
  Survey;
  Transportation;
  Municipal
• Ownership: 100% employee‑owned (ESOP)
• Travel:
  Up to 10%
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full‑time hybrid
• Sponsorship:
  Not available

• Lead design efforts for low to moderate complexity civil site projects and support senior staff on larger, high complexity work.
• Direct and train Civil Design Technicians in completing reports, exhibits, plans, specifications, and permit applications as required by the project's contractual scope.
• Perform engineering analysis, design field inspections, and site drainage and grading design.
• Utilize engineering software and tools to create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards.
• Complete and oversee permit applications for a variety of municipalities in coordination with the team, Client, and reviewing jurisdiction.
• Oversee projects through bidding and construction administration phase.
• Interact with clients to understand their needs, gather project requirements, communicate technical information effectively, and build and maintain client relationships through professional communication.
• Work as part of a project team to support the execution of consulting projects and lead efforts in project planning, budgeting, and scheduling tasks to meet project deadlines and objectives.
• Document design decisions and instructions from clients while monitoring project design progress as related to percent complete and fee expended.
• Analyze engineering problems, collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical and efficient solutions, and identify potential project problems and seek advice from the Project Manager.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, architects, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals.
• Prioritize safety and regulatory compliance in all aspects of engineering work, interpret state and local design criteria, and stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in civil engineering while contributing to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG.

• Required
  
  Education and Experience:
• • Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent required
• • Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) certification preferred
• • 3 years of experience minimum required, 4 preferred, in the building design consulting industry OR
• • Associates degree, or certificate, in utilizing Autodesk Civil 3D or equivalent software tools or engineering preferred
• • 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building design consulting or construction industry
• Skills and Abilities:
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