Engineering Designer

Company Overview

KWC Engineers is a professional services company that provides civil engineering, planning, surveying, and construction services to private and public sector clients throughout Southern California. The company is committed to delivering innovative solutions with a consistent level of quality.

California – Irvine, Corona, Murrieta, or San Marcos.

$93,000.00 / yr – $ / yr (depends on licensure and experience).

We are seeking a full‑time Civil Engineering Designer to work under the guidance of a Project Manager. In this role, you will design residential, commercial, and public works projects in Southern California, prepare engineering plans and specifications, and assist with cost estimates.

• Prepare preliminary and final engineering plans for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, including grading, street, and utility improvements.
• Design drainage and water‑quality mitigation for low‑impact development applications.
• Prepare technical reports and calculations (hydrology/hydraulics, WQMP, SWPPP, water & sewer).
• Ensure design quality and innovate through supervision, plan reviews, and training of junior staff.
• Mentor less experienced staff.
• Develop practical and economical solutions to technical problems.
• Manage technical aspects of projects, preparing construction plans, reports, and documents for land development.
• Assist Project Manager in client and agency interaction and build lasting relationships.
• Monitor project budgets and hours dedicated to specific tasks.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and/or 3 years experience managing multi‑disciplined land development engineering tasks.
• Experience working with survey data to prepare base maps.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Civil Design, H2OMap Sewer, and Water.
• Experience in engineering design for land development projects.
• Strong problem‑solving, judgment, decision‑making, communication, and teamwork skills.

Employer‑paid health coverage (vision, dental), 401(k) plan, paid holidays, competitive PTO, and a flexible hybrid work schedule.

KWC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; no work‑visa sponsorship.