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Sr. Civil Engineer

Job Type: Full-time – 40 hours per week with paid overtime.
Location: Remote. This position requires California residency.
Salary: $165,000.00 – $200,000.00 (salary varies based on your skill level and experience).

JMA is a Civil Engineering firm focusing on public transit & the railway sector!

Our practice is built around a design-studio model—small, highly skilled teams working collaboratively to deliver impactful, technically complex projects. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to help lead our transportation civil design efforts.

This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in a leadership capacity, enjoys mentoring and guiding teams, and is passionate about delivering high-quality transportation infrastructure projects across California.

This Opportunity

As a Senior Civil Engineer at JMA, you will serve as a technical and team leader on major transportation projects that shape the future of California’s transit and rail systems. You will be responsible not only for advanced civil design work, but also for organizing and leading project meetings, managing and mentoring staff, reviewing technical deliverables, and ensuring projects are executed efficiently and to the highest standards.

Your work will be deeply rooted in transportation design, including alignments, profiles, grading, drainage, utility coordination, and preparation of PA&ED and PS&E packages. This position offers the opportunity to lead high-visibility projects while collaborating closely with clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams in a remote-first, technically driven environment.

Why join JMA’s growing transportation civil design team?

  • Remote Flexibility: Work from home in California. This position requires California residency.
  • Career Growth: We’re committed to your professional advancement and recognize top talent.
  • Leadership & Growth: Take on a senior role with meaningful influence over projects, teams, and technical direction.
  • Competitive Compensation: Earn competitive wages, with bonuses and perks that reward personal achievement and growth.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package including company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401K contributions, and much more.

Who You Are

  • Licensed Professional Engineer (Civil): Active California PE license required.
  • Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in civil transportation design, construction, and/or project management on U.S.-based projects.
  • Leadership-Focused: Proven ability to lead project teams, mentor junior engineers, and manage technical deliverables.
  • Technical Proficiency: Expertise in Bentley OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Engineering Knowledge: Strong command of civil engineering standards, design criteria, and QA/QC practices.
  • Remote Work Ready: Disciplined and self-motivated to succeed.
  • Growth–Oriented: Eager to develop your skills into a fulfilling career in JMA’s practice areas.

What You’ll Do & Learn

  • Project & Team Leadership: Lead and facilitate project meetings, coordinate with clients and agencies, and manage internal teams to ensure project success.
  • Staff Management & Mentorship: Assign work, provide technical guidance, and support the professional development of engineers and designers.
  • Transportation Design Oversight: Direct and review designs for railroad and transit facilities, including alignments, profiles, grading, and drainage.
  • Construction Documents: Oversee and review the preparation of construction drawings, specifications, and PS&E packages.
  • Grading, Drainage & Utilities: Lead complex grading, drainage, and utility designs, ensuring constructability and compliance with standards.
  • Stormwater Analysis: Review and guide advanced hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
  • Agency Coordination & Permitting: Interface with jurisdictional agencies to support permitting and approvals.
  • Technical Documentation: Review and contribute to design memoranda, reports, and technical studies.
  • Project Delivery: Collaborate with clients and subconsultants and support projects through planning, design, and construction phases.

Benefits:

  • Generous bonuses and 11 paid holidays, plus an annual holiday shutdown
  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees (with spouse and dependent coverage paid at 100% at 3 years)
  • Short and long-term disability and life insurance paid by JMA
  • 401K plan with significant employer contribution
  • PTO accrual starting at 2.5 weeks annually, increasing with tenure
  • Additional recognition perks, including staff events and milestone celebrations

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re a seasoned civil engineering professional ready to take on a leadership role in shaping California’s transportation infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and join JMA in delivering innovative public transit and railway projects across the state.