About Careertakes

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Position overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Civil Engineer to join their Special Projects Group in East Long Beach, CA. This role is ideal for engineers with 0–3 years of experience who want hands-on design and project exposure across transportation, waterfront/port, industrial, and site development projects. The team offers mentorship, hybrid work, and a strong pathway to technical growth and licensure.

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What You’ll Do

• Support civil design and development for projects including transportation, port facilities, site & land development, utilities, stormwater management, marinas, and industrial infrastructure.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to produce drawings, calculations, technical reports, and construction documents.
• Use AutoCAD / Civil 3D to prepare plans and details; leverage best practices and modern engineering workflows.
• Assist with field visits and inspections to gather data and verify design assumptions.
• Communicate with project teams and clients; support project managers to meet schedules and deliverables.
• Learn project management basics and contribute to proposals, permitting, and construction support as needed.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work across a variety of project types and attend occasional site visits.

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Location & Work Environment

• Primary reporting location: East Long Beach, CA (hybrid work environment).
• Office-based work with occasional field visits that may require walking on uneven terrain and lifting up to ~15 lbs.
• Travel to client sites or meetings may be required (driving or short flights).

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range for qualified candidates (0–3 years): $87,000–$105,000 per year.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Benefits package includes: 401(k) with employer contribution, medical/dental/vision plans, HSA employer contributions, FSAs, life and disability insurance, paid holidays (including floating holidays), PTO, paid family leave, and professional licensure recognition.
• Additional perks: hybrid schedule, mentorship program, professional development, social events, and community project participation.

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Why Join

• Work on challenging heavy civil, waterfront, and industrial projects for public and private clients.
• Structured mentorship and clear paths for technical and professional advancement.
• Collaborative culture that supports autonomy, innovation, and work-life balance.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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