Graduate Civil Engineer
GHD
San Luis Obispo, CA0–2 yrs1m agovia LinkedIn
Posted 14 Nov 2026, 04:20 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree or Master's degree
- Must know
- Project management
- Nice to have
- AutoCADCivil 3D
- Work
- Hybrid in San Luis Obispo
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- AutoCAD72%Civil 3D59%Project management35%of 86 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 14, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
GHD's US West Design and Delivery Organization is seeking a motivated Graduate Civil Engineer to join their growing team in San Luis Obispo, CA. This role will support the delivery of roadway, active transportation, and infrastructure projects from concept through final design. The position is based in the San Luis Obispo office with connection to project teams across the West Region, focusing on California. A hybrid work model is in place, requiring three days per week in the San Luis Obispo office.
Key Responsibilities
- Support roadway and transportation design tasks from preliminary design through final plans, specifications, and estimates.
- Prepare geometric layouts, alignments, profiles, typical cross-sections, exhibits, and supporting design documentation.
- Develop construction cost estimates, technical reports, design memoranda, and other project deliverables.
- Contribute to transportation planning reports, roadway safety studies, traffic engineering studies, and operational analyses for intersections, corridors, and interchanges.
- Collect, compile, and analyze traffic, roadway, and crash history data to support project recommendations.
- Coordinate with engineers, designers, and project managers to complete assignments accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborate with team members, communicate clearly, and demonstrate a willingness to learn.
- Complete work under the guidance of senior staff.
- Perform engineering design tasks for roadway and transportation projects from preliminary to final design.
- Assist in cost estimates, reports, and technical memos.
- Assist in transportation planning reports, roadway safety studies, and general traffic engineering projects.
- Collect, compile, and analyze data including traffic, highway, and crash histories.
- Assist in operational analysis for intersections, corridors, and interchange traffic.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- AutoCAD Civil 3D (proficiency preferred)
- Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) Certificate (possession preferred)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering
- 0–2 years of experience