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Civil Design Engineer Staff Engineer IV

Freyer & Laureta


Job Location:

Novato, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 110 - 125
Posted: 11 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Take the Next Step In Your Career at an Award-Winning Firm

Freyer & Laureta Inc. (F&L) is an established full-service civil engineering consulting firm serving the greater Bay Area with four offices in San Francisco Alameda Cupertino and Novato California. Schooled with a solid understanding of civil engineering principles and practices we have challenged ourselves to go beyond traditional solutions to create customized solutions that help our clients reach their goals in a timely cost-effective manner. Since 1997 our mission has been to achieve client satisfaction by delivering quality products that result in project success.

Northern Californias diverse geography and urban topography provide unique and exciting challenges. Our employees have opportunities to learn from seasoned experts in the area including the physical jurisdictional and regulatory issues facing our region.

At F&L you will have the chance to expand your horizons and provide planning design and construction consultation services to a diverse mix of public and private companies nonprofits and municipalities including:

  • Engineering planning & design for wastewater potable water recycled water stormwater roadway/highway and site development and redevelopment
  • Surveying & mapping for tentative and final maps record of surveys plats and legal descriptions as well as ALTA/NSPS boundary and topographic surveys
  • Construction management encompassing contract administration construction observation constructability reviews cost analysis claims management and more.

We are looking for talented individuals to help us reach this expansion goal and have an immediate opening for a Civil Design Engineer for our Alameda location who can execute various civil engineering services.

Benefits
  • With a combined 100 years of experience youll have the opportunity to learn from and work with seasoned experts in the field
  • Excellent benefits including health vision dental and 401K
  • Personally engaging & life-balanced company culture with fun events networking and conference opportunities social hours and much more!
  • Flexible hybrid work schedules with offices conveniently located throughout the Bay Area with a typical minimum three days per week in office attendance required.
Position Summary

The Staff Engineer IV is a technically proficient and growth-oriented engineering professional responsible for supporting the design analysis and delivery of civil infrastructure projects. This position is suited for an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) who has demonstrated solid foundational design skills and is actively developing their project management competencies required for advancement to a Project Manager role.

In addition to design production responsibilities the Staff Engineer is expected to contribute meaningfully to team development by delegating appropriate tasks to junior staff providing mentorship and helping build a culture of technical excellence and accountability within the project team.

Responsibilities

Qualified individuals will be called upon to complete the following tasks:

  • Support Project Manager and/or lead designer on projects.
  • Provide civil engineering design using AutoCAD Civil3D.
  • Perform hydrological and hydraulic analyses stormwater calculations and infrastructure sizing in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
  • Conduct engineering calculations quantity take-offs and technical analyses independently with appropriate documentation for QA/QC review.
  • Coordinate technical submittals respond to agency review comments and support permitting processes across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Maintain project files design records and documentation in alignment with firm standards.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and meet project deadlines.
  • Develop and coordinate project materials and presentations.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare technical reports exhibits and presentations.
  • Possess the ability to work closely with team clients and public agency staff.
  • Prepare grading drainage paving and utility plans.
  • Support the F&L Business Development Team.
  • Perform design-related fieldwork.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Minimum B.S. in Civil Engineering
  • EIT Certificate required
  • Minimum 6-10 years of experience in municipal and subdivision infrastructure design
  • AutoCAD Civil3D proficiency and interest in preparing grading drainage paving utility plans and exhibits
  • Experienced in preparing portions of plans specifications and estimates
  • Possess excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to coordinate and design multiple projects simultaneously
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. & have a valid drivers license
  • Ability to conduct periodic field visits including active construction sites with the appropriate PPE worn
Preferred
  • Active pursuit of Professional Engineer (PE) licensure with exam scheduled or completed.
  • Experience with stormwater management design drainage modeling sewer modeling ArcGIS and/or roadway design.
  • Prior experience supervising or reviewing the work of junior engineering staff.

Required Experience:

Staff IC


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Take the Next Step In Your Career at an Award-Winning Firm Freyer & Laureta, Inc. (F&L) is an established full-service civil engineering consulting firm serving the greater Bay Area, with four offices in Alameda, San Francisco, Cupertino, and Novato, California. Schooled with a solid ... View more

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