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WHB Engineers

Civil Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

Who We Are WHB Engineers is a well-established and growing Civil Engineering and Construction Management firm with offices in San Diego, San Mateo, Dublin, Pleasant Hill, and Chico, California. Our ...

WHB Engineers

Civil Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

Who We AreWHB Engineers is a well-established and growing Civil Engineering and Construction Management firm with offices in San Diego, San Mateo, Dublin, Pleasant Hill, and Chico, California. Our ...

NV5

Civil Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$95K - $120K/yr

We are seeking a motivated Civil Engineer with 4-7 years of experience in California to support civil site development projects, including grading, drainage, utilities, and roadway design. This role ...

NV5

Civil Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$95K - $120K/yr

We are seeking a motivated Civil Engineer with 4-7 years of experience to support civil site development projects, including grading, drainage, utilities, and roadway design. This role is ideal for ...

NV5

Civil Engineer

San Diego, CA

$95K - $120K/yr

We are seeking a motivated Civil Engineer with 4-7 years of experience in California to support civil site development projects, including grading, drainage, utilities, and roadway design. This role ...

NBS GOVERNMENT FINANCE GROUP

Civil Engineer

Temecula, CA · On-site

$90K - $150K/yr

Civil Engineer - Assessments Job Title: Civil Engineer Classification: Full Time, Exempt Location: Remote or Temecula, CA Salary Range: $90,000 - $150,000 NBS has standard office hours of Monday ...

TSAC Engineering

Registered Civil Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$68 - $80/hr

Are you interested in joining a successful civil engineering firm that strives to create a unique culture of teamwork, growth opportunities and recognition? We are seeking an experienced, motivated ...

TSAC Engineering

Registered Civil Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$68 - $80/hr

Are you interested in joining a successful civil engineering firm that strives to create a unique culture of teamwork, growth opportunities and recognition? We are seeking an experienced, motivated ...

Nasland Engineering

Civil Engineer Intern

San Diego, CA · On-site

$18.75 - $24.25/hr

Nasland Engineering has spring openings for civil engineering students who desire "hands-on" engineering experience. We are able to offer flexible internship hours during the school year to ...

Nasland Engineering

Civil Engineer Intern

San Diego, CA · On-site

$18.75 - $24.25/hr

Description Nasland Engineering has spring openings for civil engineering students who desire "hands-on" engineering experience. We are able to offer flexible internship hours during the school year ...

Nasland Engineering

Civil Engineer Intern

San Diego, CA · On-site

$18.75 - $24.25/hr

Job Type Internship Description Nasland Engineering has spring openings for civil engineering students who desire "hands-on" engineering experience. We are able to offer flexible internship hours ...

TYG

Senior Civil Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

Lead civil engineering efforts from concept through construction. * Develop grading, drainage, stormwater, earthwork, and site infrastructure solutions. * Collaborate closely with landscape ...

TYG

Senior Civil Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

Lead civil engineering efforts from concept through construction. * Develop grading, drainage, stormwater, earthwork, and site infrastructure solutions. * Collaborate closely with landscape ...

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for civil engineer civil engineer in Poway, CA is $84,572.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,000.00 and $100,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Civil Engineer Civil Engineer vs Structural Engineer?

AspectCivil Engineer Civil EngineerStructural Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Civil Engineering, PE license often requiredBachelor's in Civil or Structural Engineering, PE license often required
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, design offices, urban planningDesign offices, construction sites, structural analysis labs
Industry UsageInfrastructure, transportation, water resourcesBuilding structures, bridges, dams
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Both Civil Engineers and Structural Engineers require similar credentials and often work together on projects. Civil Engineers focus on a broad range of infrastructure projects, while Structural Engineers specialize in designing and analyzing structural components. Understanding their roles helps in choosing the right career path or project collaboration.

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Infographic showing various Civil Engineer Civil Engineer job openings in Poway, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,572 per year, or $40.7 per hour.

Project Engineer / Civil Engineer - Site/Land Development/Public Works

Psomas

San Diego, CA • On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Psomas rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

163rd of 450 rated engineering

Job description

Project Engineer / Civil Engineer - Site Development/Public Works
Own Your Future at Psomas Join a 100% employee-owned firm built for long-term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact.
As our Project Engineer / Civil Engineer for our Civil Engineering team in San Diego, CA, you'll contribute to the planning and design of diverse development and infrastructure projects across Southern California and beyond. In this role, you'll collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals to deliver high-quality solutions for public agencies, private developers, and institutional clients.
Why Psomas
  • Shared Success: An ownership culture that rewards long-term thinking and doing what's right.
  • Retirement Benefits: Company-funded ESOP + 401(k) with immediate match.
  • Hybrid Flexibility: 3/2 hybrid schedule.
  • Career Growth: Clear pathways, coaching, and leadership development.
  • People-First Culture: Collaborative teams that invest in your development.
  • Meaningful Work: Community-impact projects plus ways to give back.

What You'll Do
As our Project Engineer / Civil Engineer, you will support the planning and design of site development and public works projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
  • Engineering Design & Analysis Perform research, due diligence, and engineering calculations to develop conceptual and final design solutions for a variety of civil projects.
  • Project Coordination & Delivery Collaborate with clients, subconsultants, and internal teams to ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
  • Plans, Specifications & Documentation Prepare construction drawings, technical specifications, and supporting reports to advance projects through design and permitting.
  • Permitting & Agency Coordination Coordinate with public agencies to support planning, entitlement, and design approvals for private and public projects.
  • Team Collaboration & Mentorship Support and mentor junior staff while contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented work environment.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
  • Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • 5+ years of experience supporting multi-discipline civil engineering projects
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Strong technical skills with experience preparing reports, designs, construction documents, specifications, and calculations
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, collaborate effectively, and communicate with clients and project teams

Compensation & Benefits
  • Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
  • Incentives: Discretionary bonus and recognition programs
  • Time Off: 3 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays
  • Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, along with employee ownership and retirement benefits.

Our Hiring Approach
Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the process. If a candidate's background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Civil engineering construction

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

1946

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