Civil Engineer

JMA Seeking Talented Civil Engineer
Job Type: Full-time - 40 hours per week with paid overtime.
Location: Northern California Region
Salary: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 (salary varies based on your skill level and experience).

JMA is a Civil Engineering firm focusing on public transit & the railway sector!

JMA is built around a design studio model of small groups of talented professionals collaborating closely to deliver significant projects.

We’re excited to welcome a talented Civil Engineer with expertise in areas such as transportation design, grading, utilities, and stormwater design. This role is a great fit for professionals passionate about civil site design.

The Role

As a Civil Engineer at JMA, you’ll lead and support the design of highprofile transportation projects across California. Your work will focus on transportation design—from alignments and profiles to grading, drainage, utilities, and full PA&ED and PS&E packages.

You’ll work handson with tools like Civil 3D and OpenRoads, collaborate closely with clients and agencies, and help deliver projects that shape the future of transit and rail.

Why join JMA?

• Hybrid-Remote: Location requirement – located in Northern or Central California.
• Career Growth: Clear paths for advancement and recognition of top performers
• Competitive Pay: Strong base compensation plus bonuses
• Outstanding Benefits:
  • Life, short and longterm disability insurance
  • 401(k) with significant employer contribution
  • 11 paid holidays plus an annual holiday shutdown
  • PTO starting at 2.5 weeks, increasing with tenure
  • Additional recognition perks, including staff events and milestone celebrations
  • 100% companypaid medical, dental, and vision (spouse & dependent coverage paid at 100% at 3 years)

What You’ll Do

• Design railroad and transit infrastructure from planning through construction
• Prepare construction drawings, specifications, and technical reports
• Execute precise grading and drainage designs tailored to project needs
• Design storm drain, sewer, water, and dry utility systems
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, going beyond basic methods.
• Coordinate utilities and secure permits with public agencies
• Lead, organize, and evaluate project staff, fostering learning and quality
• Collaborate with clients and subconsultants throughout the project lifecycle

What You Bring

• California PE license (Civil)
• 5+ years of civil engineering experience (3+ years on U.S. projects)
• Strong experience with OpenRoads and/or Civil 3D
• Solid understanding of transportation and civil design standards
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• A desire to grow your expertise and build a longterm career at JMA

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you want to work on meaningful transportation projects in a collaborative, designdriven environment, we’d love to talk. Apply today and help shape the future of California’s transit and rail systems.

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