Sr. Project Engineer JMA Civil, Inc. Sacramento, CA Job Details Full-time $100,000
- $120,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Dependent health insurance coverage Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications AutoCAD Civil engineering Bluebeam Engineer in Training Civil 3D Bentley OpenRoads Full Job Description Civil Project Engineer
Transportation & Rail Job Type:
Full-time- 40 hours per week with paid overtime.
Location:
Northern California Region
Remote Hybrid Salary:
$100,000- $120,000 DOE + Bonuses Build your career designing California's transit future.
You've built a strong foundation in civil engineering. Now you're ready for more responsibility, stronger mentorship, and a place where you can continue growing toward your PE and long-term career goals. JMA is a transportation-focused civil engineering firm where engineers work in small, collaborative design teams and take ownership of meaningful infrastructure projects across California. Whether your background is in transportation, utilities, or land development, this is an opportunity to grow into rail and transit infrastructure alongside experienced transportation engineers invested in your success. Why JMA? Meaningful Transportation Projects
- Work on rail corridors, transit stations, maintenance facilities, and multimodal transportation improvements that shape how California moves. Real Career Growth & Mentorship
- You'll work directly with experienced transportation engineers who are committed to helping you develop technically, gain confidence, and advance toward PE licensure and long-term leadership opportunities. Collaborative Team Environment
- Our design studio model creates small, supportive teams where your ideas are valued and your contributions make an impact. Hybrid Flexibility
- Work remotely while staying connected to a highly collaborative engineering team. At JMA, talented engineers grow quickly because they:
- Take ownership of their work
- Collaborate directly with senior engineers
- Gain exposure to projects from planning through construction
- Are trusted with meaningful responsibility early in their careers 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 Who You Are EIT certification, with progress toward PE licensure 2+ years of experience in civil design or project support, preferably transportation or site development Proficiency with Bentley OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to grow your technical expertise Ability to work independently in a remote environment Great Fit If You Have Experience In Transportation engineering Site development Utility design and coordination Grading and drainage Hydrology & hydraulics Rail or transit infrastructure What You'll Do & Learn As a Civil Project Engineer at JMA, you'll help design and deliver high-profile transportation and rail infrastructure projects throughout California. You'll gain hands-on experience with: Transportation alignments and profiles Grading and drainage design Storm drain, sewer, water, and dry utility systems Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis Construction drawings, specifications, and technical reports Utility coordination and agency collaboration PA&ED and PS&E package development Project delivery from planning through construction, including occasional field visits You'll work directly in Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads while continuing to build the technical skills needed to advance your engineering career. Who Thrives at JMA? 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
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?
Experience:
AutoCAD:
3 years (Preferred) Civil 3
D:
3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Engineer in Training (Required)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95814
