Project Engineer/Sr. Project Engineer | Transportation

Location: Roseville, CA

Own Your Future! Psomas is 100% employee-owned, creating a culture of shared accountability, stewardship, and long-term thinking. With no outside shareholders, decisions are guided by what's best for our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. As a Project Manager, you won't just lead projects-you'll be an owner contributing to the firm's sustained success and legacy.

As a Project Engineer/Sr. Project Engineer (Transportation), you won't just contribute to projects - you'll be an owner helping shape the firm's continued success and legacy.

The Psomas Advantage:

• Employee Ownership: 100% company-paid ESOP plus a 401(k) with immediate company match.
• People First Culture: We value diverse perspectives, collaborative leadership, and a shared commitment to technical excellence and people development.
• Hybrid Flexibility: A consistent 3/2 hybrid schedule that supports both collaboration and focused work.
• Career Growth: Structured career pathing, leadership development, and internal coaching designed to support long-term growth into senior leadership.

The Role: We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Project Civil Engineer / Sr. Project Civil Engineer (Transportation) to support our Transportation Engineering Team in our Roseville (Sacramento area) office.

In this role, you will support Project Managers in delivering transportation infrastructure projects and contribute to the design of roadway, highway, and multimodal improvements for clients including local agencies and Caltrans. Our team works on a variety of projects such as roadway and intersection improvements, interchange design, active transportation facilities, downtown revitalization, and drainage and water quality enhancements.

Responsibility Highlights

• Prepare engineering studies, design calculations, and plan production for transportation projects
• Support design of roadways, highways, transit and bicycle facilities, drainage, signing/striping, and traffic control/staging plans
• Coordinate with subconsultants and multidisciplinary internal teams
• Participate in client meetings and presentations
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of California
• 3+ years of professional civil engineering experience (8+ years for Sr. Project Engineer)
• Experience supporting transportation-related design projects
• Working knowledge of roadway design software and AutoCAD/Civil 3D
• Familiarity with Caltrans, local agency, and AASHTO design standards, regulatory compliance, and agency coordination

Preferred:

• Experience delivering projects for Caltrans, local municipalities, or regional transportation agencies
• Experience with active transportation, transit, or multimodal infrastructure projects
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $100,000 – $150,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
• Incentives: Discretionary bonus and recognition programs
• Time Off: 3–4 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays (depending on experience)
• Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, along with employee ownership and retirement benefits

This position may be eligible for a potential sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for highly qualified candidates. Bonus amount will depend on qualifications and experience

Our Hiring Approach: Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep you informed throughout the process. If your background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

*Sign-on bonus not applicable for candidates presented by outside recruiters or agencies.