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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** After School Matters, Inc.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe InDesign, Asana, Cloud Computing, Collaborative Software, Graphics Software, Kinematics, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, StormCAD Modeling Software, Gsuite, Dropbox, HydroCAD Software
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://sherwooddesignengineers.applytojob.com/apply/r14imWe0Jg/Civil-Engineer-IIIII?source=GS

## About the Role

* Typically 2+ years of industry experience
 * Bachelor's degree in Engineering - Civil and/or Environmental
 * Exercises sound judgment on details of work and in application of standard methods for conventional and innovative work.
 * Apply specific techniques and procedures based on established guidelines to complete assigned tasks
 * Understands survey base files, coordinate frames and varying units
 * Proficient in assembling and collating plan set packages
 * Construction Documentation experience on Commercial, Institutional, and Residential projects
 * Working knowledge of Windows, MS Office, and cloud-based collaboration software (Google Apps, Asana, Dropbox, Sharepoint, etc.)
 * Proficient in AutoCAD

Preferred Skills

 * Knowledge of civil design programs (Civil 3D, LDT, HydroCAD, Flowmasters, StormCAD, etc)
 * Knowledge of Graphics programs (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.)
 * Certifications or other sustainability-oriented accreditation preferred (LEED, PE, etc.)
 * Knowledge of natural systems, green infrastructure
 * Knowledge of hydrology
 * Knowledge of GIS principles
 * Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

## Description

* Research, understand, and summarize regulatory requirements for residential, commercial, and industrial development projects, public works improvements, or other capital improvement projects using applied knowledge of civil engineering
 * Data Collection and Processing
 * Numerical Computations in the field of CIvil Engineering, Hydrology and Hydraulics, Stormwater management, etc
 * Prepare Technical Reports, Project Specifications, and Cost Estimates
 * Create and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics
 * Use drafting tools or computer-aided design (CAD) equipment and software in design work.
 * Design naturally and physically built structures using knowledge of biology, statistics, dynamics, materials, kinematics, hydrology, hydraulics, and geotechnics
 * Oversee construction of projects to ensure adherence to design specifications
 * Ensure projects comply with local zoning and ordinances, as well as national regulatory requirements
 * Identify, evaluate, and document existing structures for signs for disrepair and provide design remedies as necessary
 * May be required to approve designs that can impact the health, safety, and welfare of the general public, as required by law


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