Bennett Engineering Services
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Entry-Level Civil Engineer – Transportation & Drainage

Job details

Department
Engineering
Job type
Full Time

Job description

We are a dynamic, multidisciplinary civil engineering firm offering innovative solutions in transportation, water resources, land development and traffic. We are seeking a motivated Entry-Level Civil Engineer with a focus on Transportation and Drainage to join our growing team. This position offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and long-term career growth in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Position Summary: As an Entry Level Civil Engineer for Water Resources, you will support projects related to stormwater management, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and drainage design. While we value prior experience, we are willing to train the right candidate who demonstrates strong technical potential and eagerness to learn.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses using HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS
  • Assist in the analysis and design of storm drain systems, channels, culverts, detention ponds, etc.
  • Conduct storm water quality and floodplain analyses
  • Support the analysis of hydraulic structures, including culverts and bridges
  • Support the preparation of construction drawings, technical reports, and design documentation
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including CAD technicians, engineers, and project managers
  • Learn and apply GIS and design software tools to support project tasks

Future Growth Opportunities

  • CAD and MicroStation skill development
  • Pipeline and pump station design experience
  • Advanced HEC-RAS 2D modeling and Civil 3D design work

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • 0–3 years of relevant experience
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
  • Strong interest in water resources, drainage, or transportation engineering
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team setting

Required Software Knowledge

  • HEC-RAS (steady and unsteady flow)
  • HEC-HMS
  • ArcGIS (basic GIS analysis and map production)

Preferred Software Knowledge

  • Civil 3D
  • HEC-RAS (2D analysis)
  • MicroStation

Benefits Work Flexibility: Flexible Work Schedules, Telework Capabilities
Health:  Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Long-Term Disability Policies
401K Retirement/Profit Sharing: Company Matched Contributions to Roth and/or Traditional 401K, Access to a Financial Advisor
Paid Time Off: Minimum 15 days Paid Time Off, 5 days Paid Sick Leave, 9 Paid Holidays
Professional Growth Paid Training: Salary increases for attaining P.E., In-House Training Academy, Professional Memberships
Personal Fulfillment: Employee Recognition Program, Teambuilding Activities, Community Outreach Participation, Fun Work Environment!      

Supplemental Pay Types

  • Performance Bonuses
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Monthly Allowance for Health and Wellness, Phone, and Ergonomic Environment

Why Join Us?

  • Mentorship and continuous learning environment
  • Diverse, challenging projects
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Room to grow professionally within a respected engineering firm

Pay Transparency Statement
The compensation range reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider several factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.

About the company

Job Location

Roseville, CA

Company Size

50+

Our Story

Bennett Engineering Services + Y&C Transportation Consultants (BEN|EN) merged in January 2023. We provide enduring and award-winning civil engineering services to cities, counties, special districts, universities, private companies, and other professionals. BEN|EN takes pride in finding innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions to transportation, traffic engineering, water, wastewater, hydraulic and hydrology, site development, parks and recreation, and other important infrastructure projects. What sets us apart is our ability to partner with clients early in project development and retain that partnership through construction. The BEN|EN culture includes a commitment to staff retention. This provides an experienced and highly technical project team. We believe offering dedicated staff and assuring a cohesive team from project inception to completion maximizes client confidence. The firm is led by talented and highly experienced, licensed professionals and provides services throughout California. BEN|EN is a California Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE #43459) and certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE #52302). Our office locations include Sacramento, Fremont, and Milpitas, with our headquarters in Roseville, California.

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