Associate Civil Engineer
Listed on 2026-11-02
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Engineering
Civil Engineering
· Full Time
· Hybrid·$130,000 + per year
About the Role
Ready to take your career to the next level? Want work that inspires and challenges you? Dokken Engineering is looking for you! We are hiring associate-level Transportation Engineers to support our project managers in taking transportation projects from concept to construction, from proposal research and development to feasibility analysis and environmental approval, and from preliminary to final design, bidding, and construction support.
We are seeking Associate Transportation Engineers for our San Diego office. Under the guidance of Senior Engineers, you will support a variety of civil engineering tasks, taking projects from initial concept to preliminary engineering and from final design through construction. You will be performing engineering work and exercising independent judgment
- Execute engineering tasks for the planning, design and construction of transportation projects
- Produce detailed roadway/structure designs, design calculations, technical reports, and PS&E for transportation facilities
- Coordinate with internal disciplines, utility companies, subconsultants, resource agencies and clients
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Oversee project progress and budget/expenditures
- Perform quality control and establish BMPs for work products
- Direct and mentor engineering assistant engineers, technicians and interns in their work
- Support marketing and proposal efforts
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field
- California Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain reciprocal license within 6 months.
- 4-10 years of transportation project experience after graduation
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Success in delivery of PS&E bid packages for transportation projects
- Understanding of multi-disciplinary team coordination, compilation of design and construction documents, and local agency and Caltrans design standards and practices
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications and transportation design software including Civil 3D, Micro Station or AutoCAD
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills and proven ability to work in a team environment
- Commitment to delivering quality work products and superior service to clients
Full-Time Exempt
- Paid Time Off (starting at 3 weeks/year)
- 10 paid holidays
- 40 hours of paid career development (training/workshops, etc., with all travel expenses included)
- Comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement benefits including 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with generous, industry-leading employer match of 9%
- Participation in Employee Stock Ownership Plan (over the past 5 years, the company’s average contribution has been 15.8% of employee salaries)
- Wellness Program ($1,200/year)
- Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with generous employer match
- Participation in Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Life, accidental death and long-term disability insurance
Dokken Engineering is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. There shall be no discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, national origin, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, military service, or political affiliation. We are an inclusive organization that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential.
We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based solely on individual merit.
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