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Civil Engineer

Employer: Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries

Address: 1712 S Glendale Ave, Glendale CA 91205

Salary: Annual Minimum - Maximum: $130,000.00 - $172,000.00

 

Job Description:

  • Plan, design, and review engineering designs, construction specifications, and drawings for civil engineering and other cemetery-related projects. 

  • Obtain governmental approvals and permits for projects. Ensure strict compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and industry standards. 

  • Coordinate and manage the work of outside consultants in the preparation of plans, specifications, and reports. 

  • Identify potential risks in project designs and construction phases and develop mitigation strategies. 

  • Effectively work as a team member and team leader.

  • Consult with the in-house construction Project Manager for project estimate, schedule, bid, construction, and inspection.

  • Develop and monitor project budgets.  

  • Supervise the work of AutoCAD Designers and Drafters and provide technical guidance.

  • Mentor technical staff to foster professional growth within the team.  

  • Visit project sites to inspect and verify site conditions as needed. 

  • Attend site and agency meetings as needed. 

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Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.

  • Minimum of ten years cumulative experience in civil engineering, design, and construction management.

  • Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California.

  • Professional Engineer (PE) License in California.

  • Valid California Driver’s License, including state required levels of active auto insurance. 

  • Must have experience in design and implementation of projects that involve site design, grading, roadways, drainage, sewer, water, hydrology, hydraulics, SWPPP, SUSMP, and WQMP.

  • Strong Proficiency in Autodesk, Revit, Civil3D, and other engineering software. 

  • Experience in gas, dry utility design, habitat mitigation, environmental, soils investigation, structural, survey, mapping and legal descriptions preferred.

  • In-depth knowledge of construction materials, methodologies and regulatory requirements.  

  • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders

  • Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently conduct engineering calculations and design evaluations. 

  • Strong project management, organizational, cost tracking, and technical writing skills.

  • Demonstrated leadership experience in supervising and mentoring team members.  

  • Ability to work in a team environment, handle multiple projects, and have a flexible attitude. 

  • Ability to travel to multiple locations around Southern California. 

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Apply here: 

See more: https://forestlawn.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Forest_Lawn/job/Civil-Engineer_R1976


For additional information, contact:

Samantha Boyles
Email: sboyles@forestlawn.com

Phone: (747) 441-0396

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To learn more about Forest Lawn, visit: https://forestlawn.com/

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© 2025 by American Society of Civil Engineers Metropolitan Los Angeles Branch

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