Civil - Project Engineer

About Sherwood

Sherwood is a civil and environmental engineering firm that is committed to investing in and embracing people, communities and the environment. We have delivered net zero energy and net zero carbon systems, net positive water systems, resilient coastlines, natural resource protection, green streets, living roofs, and more for thousands of clients across the region and globally. We specialize in sustainable infrastructure, water management strategies, green building design, and system‑based solutions for infrastructure and landscapes.

Our focus is on the conservation and management of all site resources — carbon, energy, water, and waste. Founded in 2003, our award‑winning projects include Hudson Yards in New York, the San Francisco Better Streets Plan, Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan, revitalization of the iconic waterfront Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the 35 km Baietan Urban Area Plan in Guangzhou, China.

We are looking for a driven and curious Project Engineer focused on site civil design to support our team. The successful candidate will have a passion for sustainable design, a track record of building and maintaining client relationships, and expertise in directing quality management processes to ensure work remains on track, within scope and on budget. This role includes delegation to design engineers and will leverage and promote each team member’s strengths as a unique value add.

The candidate should be prepared to work on projects throughout the country and internationally.

• Typically 6+ years of industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering – Civil and/or Environmental
• Experience with site grading, earthwork calculations, road design, drainage calculations & reports, utility layout & sizing, technical report writing
• Experience assembling and collating plan‑set packages
• Previous experience putting together plan‑set packages and providing redlines for drafters
• Works independently under general supervision
• Exercises sound judgment on design decisions and in application of standard methods
• Works with multiple site base files oriented in different coordinate frames and varying units

• Knowledge of graphics programs (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.)
• Certifications or other sustainability‑oriented accreditation preferred (LEED, PE, etc.)
• Knowledge of GIS principles
• Client and project team coordination
• Project schedule and design work planning

• Plans, designs, and oversees civil engineering projects such as airports, bridges, buildings, channels, dams, harbors, irrigation systems, pipelines, power plants, railroads, roads, sewage systems, tunnels, and water supply
• Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects
• Calculates cost and determines feasibility of projects based on analysis of collected data, applying engineering knowledge, techniques, and advanced mathematics
• Prepares or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for projects
• Inspects construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and safety standards
• May direct construction and maintenance activities at project sites
• May use computer‑assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents

• Own a part of the firm with ESOP eligibility after one year
• Flexible working – with every other Friday off
• Competitive health plans, including PPO and HMO options, dental and vision plans
• Learning and development stipend to use as you wish
• Generous PTO and eight paid holidays
• Automatic 401(k) enrollment
• Fun team events, lunches and happy hours to get to know colleagues outside of work
• A tangible opportunity to truly help the environment!

The wage range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. At Sherwood Design Engineers, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $112,000 to $137,000.

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Employer will not sponsor visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Project Engineer
Petaluma, CA or Napa, CA