Job Summary

Latitude 33 is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to join our growing team in either our Los Angeles or San Diego office.

The ideal candidate will have strong land development design experience, advanced AutoCAD Civil 3D skills, and the ability to prepare high-quality civil engineering plans and technical documents. This role will support project managers and senior staff with design production, agency coordination, plan check responses, and construction document preparation while also helping mentor junior design staff.

Job Description

About Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering
Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering is an established land planning and civil engineering firm providing comprehensive services. Our work spans healthcare, higher education, civic, commercial, industrial, residential, mixed-use, and aviation projects. We offer employees the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects while developing professionally in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities
• Prepare civil engineering designs, plans, reports, and technical documents.
• Support land development projects from planning and entitlement through construction.
• Develop and review construction documents and project deliverables.
• Respond to plan check comments and agency review comments.
• Research and apply local agency standards, codes, and design requirements.
• Support project schedules, budgets, and internal design deadlines.
• Review plans and technical documents for quality, accuracy, and compliance.
• Assist with construction administration support and RFI responses as needed.
• Mentor and support junior designers and engineering staff.
• Manage multiple design assignments while meeting deadlines and project objectives.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred.
•4+ years of civil engineering design and land development experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D required.
• Knowledge of Southern California agency standards and permitting processes preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate with internal teams, clients, consultants, and public agencies.
• Previous experience mentoring junior staff preferred.
• California PE license preferred, but not required unless applicable to the final role level.
• Experience with healthcare, higher education, civic, commercial, industrial, residential, or mixed-use developments is a plus.

Why Join Latitude 33?
• Small company culture with large-project opportunities.
• Diverse project exposure across multiple market sectors.
• Hybrid work schedule and flexible hours.
• Half-Day Fridays.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• PE license reimbursement.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, and 401(k).

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