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Sherwoodengineers

Project Engineer

Sherwoodengineers, Napa, California, United States, 94559

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About Sherwood Sherwood is a civil and environmental engineering firm that is committed to investing in and embracing people, communities and the environment.

Our team has delivered net zero energy and net zero carbon systems, net positive water systems, resilient coastlines, natural resource protection, green streets, living roofs and more for thousands of clients in the region and across the globe. We specialize in sustainable infrastructure, water management strategies, green building design, and systems based solutions for infrastructure and landscapes. Our focus is on the conservation and management of the consumption of all site resources — carbon, energy, water, and waste. We’ve worked on over thirty award‑winning projects, and our work has been published locally and internationally.

Founded in 2003, our award‑winning projects include Hudson Yards in New York (the largest private real estate development in U.S. history), San Francisco Better Streets Plan, Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan, revitalization of the iconic waterfront Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the 35 square‑km Baietan Urban Area Plan in the heart of Guangzhou, China.

Our mission is to engineer an environmentally and socially regenerative planet. Will you join us?

Project Engineer CA | GA | NY | CR

Role Summary At Sherwood Design Engineers, we value collaboration that incorporates multiple perspectives, and believe that diverse ideas produce more robust and equitable solutions. We have an amazing opportunity for a driven and curious Project Engineer focused on site civil design to support our team. The successful candidate will have a passion for sustainable design, building and maintaining client relationships and directing quality management processes to ensure work remains on track, within scope and on budget. This role includes the delegation of tasks to engineering support staff. The candidate will leverage and promote team member’s strengths for successful project delivery. This candidate should be prepared to work on projects throughout the country and internationally.

Minimum Skills

Typically 6+ years of industry experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering – Civil and/or Environmental

Experience with Site Grading, Earthwork Calculations, Road Design, Drainage (Calculations & Reports), Utility Layout & Sizing, Technical Report Writing

Experience in assembling and collating plan set packages

Previous experience in putting together plan set packages and providing redlines for drafters

Works independently under general supervision

Exercise sound judgment on design decisions and in application of standard methods

Work with multiple base files oriented in different coordinate frames and varying units

Preferred Skills

Experience with water and wastewater system design, onsite soil testing (site evaluations and percolation testing), preparing water and wastewater design calculations, and permitting procurement

Knowledge of Graphics programs (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.)

Certifications or other sustainability‑oriented accreditation preferred (LEED, PE, etc.)

Knowledge of GIS principles

Expected Outcomes

Plans, designs, and oversees civil engineering projects, such as airports, bridges, buildings, channels, dams, harbors, irrigation systems, pipelines, power plants, railroads, roads, sewage systems, tunnels, and water supply

Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design project

Calculates cost and determines feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data, applying knowledge and techniques of engineering, and advanced mathematics

Prepares or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for project

Inspects construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards

May use computer‑assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents

What We Offer

Own a part of the firm with ESOP eligibility after one year

Flexible working – with every other Friday off

Competitive Health plans, including PPO and HMO options, Dental and Vision plans

Learning and Development stipend to use as you see fit

Generous PTO and 8 paid holidays

Automatic 401k enrollment

Fun team events, lunches and happy hours to get to know colleagues outside of work

A tangible opportunity to truly help the environment!

Compensation The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Sherwood Design Engineers, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $112,000 to $137,000. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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