Senior Civil Design Engineer – Land Development

About Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering is an established land planning and civil engineering firm providing comprehensive services. Our work spans healthcare, higher education, civic, commercial, industrial, residential, mixed-use, and aviation projects. We offer employees the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects while developing professionally in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil engineering designs, plans, reports, and technical documents.
• Support land development projects from planning and entitlement through construction.
• Develop and review construction documents and project deliverables.
• Respond to plan check comments and agency review comments.
• Research and apply local agency standards, codes, and design requirements.
• Support project schedules, budgets, and internal design deadlines.
• Review plans and technical documents for quality, accuracy, and compliance.
• Assist with construction administration support and RFI responses as needed.
• Mentor and support junior designers and engineering staff.
• Manage multiple design assignments while meeting deadlines and project objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of civil engineering design and land development experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D required.
• Knowledge of Southern California agency standards and permitting processes preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate with internal teams, clients, consultants, and public agencies.
• Previous experience mentoring junior staff preferred.
• California PE license preferred, but not required unless applicable to the final role level.
• Experience with healthcare, higher education, civic, commercial, industrial, residential, or mixed-use developments is a plus.

Why Join Latitude 33?

• Small company culture with large-project opportunities.
• Diverse project exposure across multiple market sectors.
• Hybrid work schedule and flexible hours.
• Half-Day Fridays.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• PE license reimbursement.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, and 401(k).