Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer Aro Homes, Inc
• Mountain View, CA, United States

Aro Homes is a thriving, purpose-driven company on a mission to redefine residential construction. Aro Homes was founded to create well designed, precision engineered homes that are beautiful, livable, and durable, while being built multiple times faster and having a positive impact on the environment.

We are a diverse and experienced group of passionate and curious designers, builders, engineers, product developers, and business people who are passionate about and committed to delivering on our mission. We've demonstrated there is a massive opportunity to reduce waste and improve sustainability while building homes in a fraction of the time it takes traditionally. We utilize a repeatable, multi-disciplinary, and product-driven approach which is unique in the industry.

We are funded by world-class investors who care about transforming industries for the better, including Eric Schmidt's Innovation Endeavors.

If you share the desire to leave a lasting positive impact on the world and to join a strong culture of intelligent, passionate people, then let's start a conversation.

Aro Homes is seeking a Civil Engineering Lead to build and manage Aro's internal civil engineering capability, enabling rapid early feasibility, streamlined site design, and consistent submission-ready civil packages for infill residential projects. This key role will be an integral part of the Development team working closely with the Design, Engineering, Site and Real Estate teams. You will be the company's expert and source of truth on civil engineering matters and help realize the company's goal of dramatically increasing the speed and efficiency of infill construction.

• Deliver 48-hour civil feasibility assessments.
• Identify entitlement risks early.
• Provide inputs for mass lot strategies.

• Produce preliminary site, grading, utility, and stormwater plans.
• Produce all necessary drainage calculations and stormwater reports.
• Coordinate requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support complete, clean permit submittals.
• Stamp and approve project permits in accordance with civil engineering standards and regulations.

• Partner with PLS, Geotech Lead, Structural, Design, and others.
• Provide civil inputs to budgets and pro formas.
• Ensure constraints align with workflows.

• Manage external consultants.
• Review civil drawings and reports.
• Coordinate with utility agencies and public works.

• Develop civil feasibility templates.
• Build jurisdiction requirement library.
• Implement scalable civil workflows.

• B.S. in Civil Engineering.
• 5-10 years experience; infill preferred.
• California PE required.
• Strong Civil 3D proficiency.
• Familiarity with Bay Area jurisdictions.
• Track record of clean permit submissions
• Ability to operate in a fast-moving, high-growth environment; strong cross-functional communication.

• Opportunity to join an outstanding start-up team and grow a purpose‑driven company from the ground up.
• Competitive salary package.
• Medical/dental/vision benefits.
• Equity in the company.

At Aro Homes, we are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to fill out an application, please do not hesitate to let us know  you're excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.