Sr. Project Engineer

The Sr. Project Engineer role at JMA Civil, Inc. supports transportation and rail infrastructure design across California. This position features small, collaborative teams with hybrid remote options and opportunities toward professional licensure.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-profile transportation and rail projects across California.
• Develop hands-on experience with transportation alignments and profiles.
• Engage in grading and drainage design tasks.
• Work with storm drain, sewer, water, and dry utility systems.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
• Prepare construction drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Coordinate utilities and collaborate with agencies.
• Contribute to PA&ED and PS&E package development.
• Participate in project delivery from planning through construction, including occasional field visits.
• Operate in Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads while building skills for career advancement.

Requirements

• EIT certification, with progress toward PE licensure.
• 2+ years of experience in civil design or project support, preferably in transportation or site development.
• Proficiency with Bentley OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving abilities.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a drive to grow technical expertise.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Technologies

• Bentley OpenRoads
• AutoCAD Civil 3D

Benefits

• Paid overtime
• Performance bonuses
• Strong salary growth opportunities
• 401(k) with significant employer contribution
• 100% company-paid medical, dental & vision
• 100% paid spouse/dependent coverage after 3 years
• Life insurance + short and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays plus an annual holiday shutdown
• PTO starting at 2.5 weeks, increasing to 4 weeks with tenure
• Team events, milestone celebrations, and recognition programs
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Why JMA

• Meaningful transportation projects including rail corridors, transit stations, maintenance facilities, and multimodal improvements across California.
• Real career growth and mentorship from experienced transportation engineers focused on developing technical skills and pursuing PE licensure and leadership roles.
• Collaborative design studio environment with small teams where contributions are valued.
• Hybrid flexibility that allows remote work while staying connected to a cooperative engineering team.

What You’ll Do & Learn

In this role, you will contribute to the design and delivery of major transportation and rail infrastructure projects. You will gain practical experience with transportation alignments, grading and drainage design, utility systems, hydrology and hydraulics, and the preparation of construction documents and technical reports. You will engage in utility coordination and agency collaboration, and assist with PA&ED and PS&E package development. Project work spans planning through construction, with occasional site visits, and you will use Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads to build the technical foundation for career advancement.

Who Thrives at JMA

• Curious, motivated individuals eager to learn and grow.
• Professionals excited by infrastructure and transportation projects.
• Collaborative, team-oriented workers who take ownership.
• Self-driven candidates seeking long-term career growth.

Experience

• AutoCAD: 3 years (Preferred)
• Civil 3D: 3 years (Preferred)

License and Certification

• Engineer in Training (Required)

Work Location

Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95814

Application Question

Where in California are you located (this position is for California residents only)?