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Contract Pavement Design Engineer Jobs in California

Civil Design Engineer

Stockton, CA · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

This includes the design of grading, paving, drainage, stormwater treatment, sanitary sewer, and water supply systems. You will also collaborate with Civil Engineering Technicians to ensure that all ...

Airport Engineer (Experienced) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is ... Applies knowledge of airfield pavement design and evaluation using FAA pavement design software to ...

Airport Engineer (Experienced) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is ... Applies knowledge of airfield pavement design and evaluation using FAA pavement design software to ...

Airport Engineer (Experienced) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is ... Applies knowledge of airfield pavement design and evaluation using FAA pavement design software to ...

Civil Design Engineer

Alameda, CA · On-site +1

$100K - $125K/yr

Construction management encompassing contract administration, construction observation ... Prepare grading, drainage, paving, and utility plans. * Support the F&L Business Development Team.

Mechanical Design engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$88K - $120K/yr

Milpitas, CA (100% Onsite) Duration: Long-Term Contract Seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with 4+ years of experience to support product/platform development, including mechanism design ...

Design Engineer - Irvine, California About our Client : Our Client is a global provider within a ... OTHER * Due to contracts with the United States Government, the candidate must be either a U.S ...

C2C & W2 Contract Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Hardware Design Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and validation of advanced electronic hardware systems for automotive ...

Product Design Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$100 - $112/hr

Our client is seeking an experienced Product Design Engineer to join an innovative engineering team ... Experience working with contract manufacturers throughout the product development process. * Strong ...

This position is responsible for the delivery of engineering services, from conceptual design through construction completion of HVAC, Plumbing, and other contract services offered by the business.

Civil Design Engineer II

Truckee, CA · On-site

$41.96 - $54.56/hr

This includes the design of grading, paving, drainage, stormwater treatment, sanitary sewer, and ... Prepare civil engineering designs, plans, and specifications for projects such as grading, drainage ...

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What is the difference between Contract Pavement Design Engineer vs Civil Engineer?

AspectContract Pavement Design EngineerCivil Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Civil Engineering, pavement design certificationsBachelor's in Civil Engineering, various specializations
Work EnvironmentDesign firms, consulting agencies, construction projectsConstruction sites, consulting firms, government agencies
Industry UsageSpecialized in pavement and road designBroader civil infrastructure projects

The Contract Pavement Design Engineer focuses specifically on designing pavements and roadways, often working on specialized projects. In contrast, a Civil Engineer has a broader scope, handling various infrastructure projects. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in specialization and work environment.

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Staff Pavement Engineer I

NICHOLS CONSULTING ENGINEERS CHTD

Richmond, CA • On-site

$73K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago


Job description

NCE is looking for civil engineers ready to join our talented and diverse pavement group in our Bay Area offices. Our team works with many cities and counties throughout California designing improvements and managing their street and road networks. We also consult at major airports, ports, and state highway agencies, so our work covers a broad range of projects. Our goal is to provide superior consulting services, resulting in highly satisfied clients and staff that continue to grow.

On a day-to-day basis, the Staff Pavement Engineer plays a vital role, gaining hands on experience in both field and office settings while assisting senior staff on a variety of projects. This can include evaluating pavement conditions, assisting field crews with materials sampling, collecting non-pavement assets, identifying and marking pavement repair and coring locations, producing pavement designs, and assisting with reports. Our group has a considerable wealth of experience and education, and we are constantly mentoring junior staff toward career growth and professional licensing.

At NCE, a Staff Pavement Engineer is encouraged and supported to innovate, investigate, discover, and learn. NCE fosters a collaborative work environment and provides avenues that encourage sharing knowledge, experiences, and new and creative ideas. A Staff Pavement Engineer is able to grow their skillset through a variety of experiences to advance their career.

The selected candidate will be willing to learn and assume technical responsibilities, travel, and demonstrate initiative and persistence. With training, the candidate will be able to perform the following key job responsibilities, including:

  • Performing fieldwork, including surveying pavement conditions, collecting non-pavement asset data, and marking core and repair locations.
  • Extracting non-pavement assets from 360° imagery.
  • Assisting with pavement design reports and field reports.
  • Assisting with pavement management update reports utilizing StreetSaver and Paver pavement management software.
  • Running pavement design programs, utilizing multiple designs and methods, such as Caltrans and AASHTO.

Qualifications (Must Have):

  • B.S. in Civil Engineering with up to 3 years of experience, or M.S.
  • Ability to work in the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento region.
  • Basic knowledge of and interest in pavement engineering, including design, materials, and management. Field and/or lab experience is beneficial.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Knowledge of ArcGIS is helpful.
  • Strong written and communication skills.
  • EIT and ability to obtain CA PE License.

Qualifications (Nice to Have):

  • Taken courses in pavement engineering, pavement materials (asphalt and concrete), and pavement management
  • Pavement management work: 1 year (Preferred but not required)
  • Surveying pavement conditions: 1 year (Preferred but not required)

Working Conditions: May require field work (e.g., construction equipment and sites, roadway, drilling coring rigs, occasional remote locations, airports, and ports).

Salary range: $73,000 to $90,000 depending on experience