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Flow Control Group

Design Engineer

Placentia, CA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

... engineering guidance on product selection, design considerations, and best practices * Support ... Organized, detail-oriented, multi-tasker, adaptable, positive Environmental/Physical Requirements:

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How much do contract physical design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract physical design engineer in Rialto, CA is $139,795.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $136,400.00 and $140,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract physical design engineer?

Contract Physical Design Engineers are professionals who specialize in the layout and implementation of integrated circuits (ICs) for semiconductor devices, typically working on a temporary or project-based basis. They focus on transforming circuit designs into physical layouts that can be fabricated on silicon chips, ensuring optimal performance, power, and area efficiency. Their work involves tasks such as floorplanning, placement, routing, timing analysis, and design rule checking. Contract roles allow companies flexibility in staffing for specific projects or peak development periods, and engineers in these positions often work for consulting firms or as independent contractors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract physical design engineer?

A Contract Physical Design Engineer typically requires a solid background in electrical engineering, strong knowledge of VLSI design, and hands-on experience with ASIC or FPGA physical implementation. Familiarity with EDA tools such as Synopsys ICC2, Cadence Innovus, and scripting languages like Tcl and Perl, as well as understanding of industry standards, is crucial. Standout soft skills include strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication for collaborating with cross-functional teams. These skills ensure the engineer can deliver optimized, manufacturable chip layouts on time and within specification, which is vital for project and product success.

What are some common challenges faced by contract physical design engineers when joining new projects or teams?

Contract Physical Design Engineers often need to quickly adapt to new workflows, proprietary tools, and unique design methodologies used by different clients or teams. They may also face tight project timelines and the need to rapidly understand complex chip architectures. Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as verification and RTL design engineers, are critical to ensure design hand-offs and resolve issues efficiently. Flexibility, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to learning new environments are key to overcoming these challenges.

What cities near Rialto, CA are hiring for Contract Physical Design Engineer jobs?

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Structural Engineer | Design Engineer

Anaheim, CA • Hybrid

Degenkolb Engineers
Civil Engineering Construction • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Degenkolb Engineersexternal

$110K - $126K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description


Company Background: Founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco, Degenkolb Engineers has more than eight decades of commitment to innovation, client service, and life-long learning. We deliver customized structural solutions in a variety of practice areas such as healthcare, education, science and technology, forensics, construction engineering, and federal buildings. We address every project need whether those needs are meeting stringent codes, meeting a bottom line, sticking to a hard construction schedule, or developing a structural system that creates a landmark. We're hiring at the Design Engineer level in our Oakland, LA, and Orange offices.

If you are interested in joining our team and do not see your desired position on our "Job Openings" page, please send an email with a targeted cover letter expressing interest to: humanresources@degenkolb.com
Position Description: Create a safe and beautifully built environment through expert engineering consultation, with a commitment to serving the needs of our clients.

Ideal Candidate: Engineers with a strong background in structural/seismic engineering and those who thrive working on multiple interesting projects, while continuing our culture of excellence. Must have technical competence, the ability to perform detailed calculations, and want to be part of a high-performing team that supports your professional development with a challenging mix of projects, mentorship, and lifelong learning opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits: The pay rate for this Design Engineer, across the offices, generally ranges between $110,000 and $126,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to pay transparency laws. Actual pay rates will be based on various factors, including location, company geographic differentials, education level and candidate qualifications.

Benefits include health and life insurance, commuter benefits, paid parental leave, 401(k) with company Profit Sharing contribution, employee ownership in a privately held stock plan, financial support for professional activities, company holidays, and a generous paid time off program.
Culture: We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule and a fun office environment!  Our firm is highly collaborative and filled with experts who are united by a passion for industry involvement, pride in company ownership, and respect for our personal lives. You will benefit from focused professional development within a highly supportive and transparent team environment. We also offer opportunities for committee participation and leadership, variety in work assignments, and a pay scale set at the 75th market percentile. To learn more about the company, please visit our website using the link below:
https://degenkolb.com/culture/

Job Description:
This staff engineering position requires an ability to work independently with limited direction from senior technical staff and a capacity to provide limited direction to junior technical staff and BIM/CAD Specialists.

Responsibilities:

  • Applies quality control techniques as documented in the Quality Assurance Manual.
  • Writes up portions of contract deliverables such as models, drawings, specifications, and general notes for review by Project Principal.
  • Conducts field checking and field observations to document notes and sketches for future discovery.
  • Prepares comprehensive calculation packages and writing technical reports.
  • Performs as Lead Engineer on small projects.
  • Collaboratively uses judgment to determine adaptations in methods for non-routine aspects of assignments.
  • Ask questions as needed to verify comprehension of design philosophy.
  • Effectively interacts with clients and project team members outside of Degenkolb.


Requirements:

  • MS in Structural Engineering with 3-5 + years of professional structural/seismic engineering experience
  • Civil Engineering license (PE) required, licensure in Washington or California preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform core duties of job description
  • Active participation in professional activities related to structural or earthquake engineering is a plus
  • Professional communication skills
  • Authorized to work in the United States for any employer 

Application Process: Click the Apply Now button. Please submit your resume and a targeted cover letter describing the alignment of your background with this position.

Degenkolb Engineers complies with Equal Opportunity Employer guidelines, meaning we do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where a wide range of perspectives, skills, and experiences are welcomed and respected.