Civil Engineer – Transportation & Rail
Job Type: Full-time - 40 hours per week with paid overtime.
Location: Northern California Region – Remote Hybrid. CA Residency Required.
Salary: $130,000.00 - $170,000.00 DOE + Bonuses
Build the infrastructure that keeps California moving.
JMA is seeking a licensed Civil Engineer (PE) to join its growing transportation design team. This role focuses on the design and delivery of rail, transit, roadway, utility, and drainage infrastructure projects throughout California while providing technical leadership from planning through construction.
The Opportunity
As a Civil Engineer, responsibilities include leading civil design efforts, mentoring project staff, coordinating with clients and agencies, and delivering high-quality transportation infrastructure projects. Engineers are trusted with technical ownership, meaningful project responsibility, and opportunities to help shape the future of California's transportation network.
You’ll work hands‑on 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.
Role Overview
- Lead the design of transportation, rail, roadway, utility, grading, and drainage improvements
- Prepare construction plans, specifications, calculations, and technical reports
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses
- Coordinate with public agencies, utilities, clients, and multidisciplinary teams
- Oversee project delivery from planning through construction
- Mentor junior engineers and support technical development
- Support PA&ED and PS&E package development
Qualifications
- California PE license (Civil)
- 4+ years of civil engineering experience minimum (3+ years on U.S. projects)
- Professionals with 10+ years of civil engineering & leadership experience are encouraged to apply.
- Strong experience with OpenRoads and/or Civil 3D
- Solid understanding of transportation and civil design standards
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment with residency in California
Preferred Experience
- Transportation engineering
- Rail or transit infrastructure
- Utility design and coordination
- Grading and drainage
- Hydrology and hydraulics
- Public works project delivery
Why JMA?
- Meaningful rail and transit infrastructure projects in California
- Technical leadership and project ownership
- Small, collaborative engineering teams
- Hybrid remote work environment
- Paid overtime and performance bonuses
Competitive compensation and long-term career growth
- Paid overtime
- Performance bonuses
- Strong base salary based on experience and skill level
- Life, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
- 401(k) with significant employer contribution
- 11 paid holidays plus an annual holiday shutdown
- PTO starting at 2.5 weeks, increasing to 4 weeks with tenure
- Additional recognition perks, including staff events and milestone celebrations
- 100% company‑paid medical, dental, and vision (spouse & dependent coverage paid at 100% at 3 years)
At JMA you will develop industry level experience in:
- Transportation engineering
- Rail transit infrastructure
- California transportation planning
- Utility design and coordination
- Grading and drainage
- Hydrology & hydraulics
Success in This Role
The engineers who succeed here are:
- Intrigued by infrastructure and transportation projects
- Collaborative and team-oriented
- Self-driven and eager to take ownership
- Looking for long-term career growth, not just another job
Apply today and help shape the future of California’s transit and rail systems.
Visit our website to learn more about our company jmacivil.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have with OpenRoads?
- Where in California are you located (this position is for California residents only)?
Experience:
- Civil engineering: 4 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Professional Engineer (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Jose, CA 95139
