--- title: 'Associate Civil Engineer – Roadway Design (FT - Hybrid) at CSG Consultants' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/associate-civil-engineer-roadway-design-ft-hybrid-csg-consultants-foster-city-07ayx32tykjg' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Associate Civil Engineer – Roadway Design (FT - Hybrid) at CSG Consultants - **Company:** CSG Consultants - **Location:** Foster City, CA - **Compensation:** $111k–$134k - **Posted:** 2026-03-27 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/csgconsultants/jobs/5169075008 ## Job description Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. We only consider candidates living locally or within the State of CA.  We do not pay any relocation expenses. Employees may be required to visit client locations, job sites, or other business-related locations in the course of their duties. In addition, employees may be assigned to clients whose business needs require driving as part of the employee's job responsibilities. Accordingly, employees assigned to positions requiring business-related driving must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. ## JOB SUMMARY The Associate Engineer is a mid-level position in the engineering department, responsible for professional engineering work related to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of various public works projects. Under direction and minimal supervision, an Associate Engineer performs design of public works projects, coordinates with other project staff, activities and tasks, provides technical support for internal and external stakeholders, and acts as a supervisor to a small group of assistant engineers and/or technical staff. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Perform engineering calculations, and prepare plans, specifications and estimates for construction of public works projects. - Under direction and minimal supervision, perform complex engineering work for public works projects, ensuring technical competence and compliance with governing regulations. - Coordinate project activities with all stakeholders including but not limited to the project team, field personnel, agency staff, utility companies, other consultants, and contractors. - Maintain knowledge of the latest Caltrans and/or AASHTO design and construction standards and specifications. - Work closely with clients and project teams. - Perform other related duties as required. ## QUALIFICATIONS - 4+ years of progressive engineering experience. - Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university. - Current California Engineer-In-Training or Professional Engineer License is highly desired. - Well versed in the principles and practices of engineering and applicable laws and codes related to public works projects with a high level of independent judgement. - Experience with methods, materials, and techniques used in the design and construction of public works projects. - Proven track record for successfully completing roadway design projects – e.g. pavement rehabilitation, complete streets, bicycle/pedestrian facilities, intersection, drainage, and stormwater quality measures. - Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or any hydrologic, hydraulic and stormwater management design software. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. ## WORKING CONDITIONS - General office environment. - Work productively independently or in a team environment. - Require sitting/standing position at workstation for extended periods - Require walking, bending, and sitting. - May require lifting up to 10 pounds. - Work with detailed, finely printed documents. - May require visiting work sites and/or clients. - Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines and multiple projects. Salary Range $110,551—$134,000 USD Benefits Offered: CSG’s comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes: - Company subsidized medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and family coverage - Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), depending on your selected health insurance plan - Flexible Spending Accounts and Transit/Parking benefits - Group and Voluntary Life insurance - Long-Term Disability insurance - Employee Stock Ownership program* - 401(k) program with a company match* - 15 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 12 paid company holidays - California Paid Sick Leave (for part-time/as-needed employees)* - Employee Assistance program - Fitness Reimbursement program - Professional Development program* *Part-time employees are eligible to participate in these benefit offerings [CSG Consultants](https://www.csgengr.com/) is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions and provides employment opportunities based on merit, qualifications, potential and competency. We want to have the best available people in every job. CSG policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, military and veteran status, age, disability, genetic information, or medical condition or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.  CSG Consultants, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. Any applicant who requires accommodation to apply for or perform the essential functions of a job should contact the Human Resources Department and request such accommodation. This consent form supplements our Global Personal Data Privacy Notice For Employment and Contractor Candidates found [here](https://www.csgengr.com/personal-data-privacy-notice/). We seek your consent to collect and use certain categories of personal data that may be deemed sensitive or special under Comprehensive Data Protection Laws, such as your race, gender identity, sexual orientation and the like. By consenting, you allow us to use this data in anonymized and aggregated form for mandatory governmental non-discrimination reporting and related record retention, and for our internal diversity and inclusion initiatives. This usage includes sharing the data with government bodies like the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and potentially with third-party diversity certification organizations. Refusals to provide consent may adversely affect our ability to comply with applicable employment law and/or preclude us from continuing to evaluate your candidacy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by following the instructions, and subject to the caveats, in the notice linked above. ## About CSG Consultants ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: CSG Consultants is an employee-owned firm providing comprehensive municipal services exclusively to public agencies, including planning, engineering, building safety, and code enforcement. - **Entity Type**: Private (100% employee-owned since November 2018) - **Headquarters**: Foster City, California, United States - **Founded**: 1991 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - Primary industry: Civil Engineering / Municipal Services - Target customers: Public agencies (cities, counties, special districts) – B2G - Mission/purpose: “To support our public agency customers in ensuring safe, vibrant and sustainable communities while providing a supportive and respectful environment for our diversely talented employees.” [csgengr.com](https://www.csgengr.com/who-we-are/) ## Products & Services CSG delivers professional consulting services, not packaged software or hardware. Major service lines include: - **Building & Safety**: Plan review, inspections, permit services, building department administration. - **Fire Prevention**: Fire plan review, inspection, code development, training. - **Planning & Environmental**: Land use planning, CEQA/NEPA compliance, urban design, sustainability programs. - **Civil & Structural Design**: Infrastructure design (transportation, utilities, parks), PS&E. - **Construction Management & Inspection**: Resident engineers, construction inspectors, project oversight. - **Code Enforcement**: Enforcement activities for public health, safety, and economic development. - **Geographic Information Services (GIS)**: Data mapping and tools for informed decision-making. - **Municipal Software**: Digital plan review and permitting solutions (pure digital workflow). - **Program & Project Management**: Oversight for public works projects. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private employee-owned company) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue estimated at $25.0M – $50.0M (LinkedIn, June 2026) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors; 100% employee-owned. Partners are the public agencies they serve. - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount: 148 employees (+2.6% YoY, +7 people) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/csg-consultants) - Opened a new Irvine, CA office (announced in 2022) [csgengr.com](https://www.csgengr.com/) - LinkedIn followers growth: +20.9% yearly (3,191 followers) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/csg-consultants) - Active job postings (25 positions as of June 2026) [Greenhouse](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/csglinkedinindeed) ## Competitive Advantages - **Exclusive focus on public agencies**: 30+ years of experience serving only government clients, creating deep institutional knowledge of regulations and processes. - **Employee-owned structure**: ESOP (since 2018) aligns incentives and retains talent; fosters an “ownership spirit”. - **Cross‑disciplinary expertise**: Staff with former municipal experience, covering the full spectrum from planning to construction management. - **Breadth of California coverage**: Eight offices statewide (Foster City, Pleasanton, San Jose, Sacramento, Newman, Paso Robles, Irvine, and more) enabling local responsiveness. ## Strategic Focus - Continue to expand service offerings and geographic reach within California. - Deepen digital services (municipal software, digital plan review). - Sustain employee‑ownership culture and invest in professional development. - Maintain long‑term client relationships built on trust and transparency. ## Why Work Here - **Employee ownership**: All employees working more than half‑time become owners through the ESOP, sharing in the company’s success. - **Flexibility**: Hybrid and remote options available for many roles (plan check engineers, etc.) [csgengr.com/careers](https://www.csgengr.com/careers/) - **Career growth**: Cross‑training in different disciplines, peer‑to‑peer skill development, active participation in professional associations. - **Culture**: Collaborative, respectful environment where ideas are encouraged and opinions valued; wellness program included. - **Leadership**: Approachable leadership team that listens and does “the right thing.” - **Benefits**: Highly competitive compensation (salary ranges visible on job posts) and generous benefits. ## Sources 1. [csgengr.com – Services and Who We Are](https://www.csgengr.com/) 2. [csgengr.com/careers – Employee-owned culture and career page](https://www.csgengr.com/careers/) 3. [LinkedIn – Company details, revenue range, headcount, growth](https://www.linkedin.com/company/csg-consultants) 4. 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