Civil Project Engineer – Transportation & Rail
Job Type: Full-time - 40 hours per week with paid overtime.
Location: Northern California Region – Remote Hybrid. CA Residency Required
Salary: $100,000 – $120,000 DOE + Bonuses
Build the infrastructure that keeps California moving.
JMA is seeking an EIT-certified Civil Project Engineer to join its growing transportation team. This role offers the opportunity to work on rail, transit, and public infrastructure projects throughout California while gaining technical mentorship, increasing project responsibility, and a clear path toward PE licensure and long-term career growth.
Role Overview:
- Prepare civil engineering designs using Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads
- Develop roadway, grading, drainage, utility, and site design plans
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses
- Prepare construction plans, specifications, and technical reports
- Coordinate with utilities, public agencies, and multidisciplinary teams
- Support PA&ED and PS&E project delivery from planning through construction
Qualifications:
- EIT certification with progress toward PE licensure
- 2+ years of civil engineering design experience
- Experience with Bentley OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment
- Transportation, public works, site development, or utility design experience preferred
Why JMA?
- Meaningful rail and transit infrastructure projects
- Small, collaborative engineering teams
- Direct mentorship from experienced transportation engineers
- Hybrid remote work environment
- Paid overtime and performance bonuses
- Clear opportunities for technical and professional advancement
Competitive Compensation & 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 & long-term disability
- 11 paid holidays + annual holiday shutdown
- PTO starting at 2.5 weeks, increasing to 4 weeks with tenure
- Team events, milestone celebrations & recognition programs
At JMA you will develop industry level experience in:
- Transportation engineering
- Site development
- Utility design and coordination
- Grading and drainage
- Hydrology & hydraulics
- Rail or transit infrastructure
Success in This Role
The engineers who succeed here are:
- Curious and motivated to keep learning
- Excited 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
Ready to Grow with JMA?
If you’re looking for a place where you can sharpen your technical skills, work on meaningful transportation projects, and grow into a stronger engineer alongside a supportive and experienced team, we’d love to connect.
Apply today and start shaping the future of California’s transit and rail systems with JMA.
- Visit our website to learn more about our company jmacivil.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Where in California are you located (this position is for California residents only)?
Experience:
- AutoCAD: 3 years (Preferred)
- Civil 3D: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Engineer in Training (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fresno, CA 93844
