Civil Project Engineer with 5 Years Experience
Ready to take your civil engineering skills to the next level?
Ashley & Vance Engineering is looking for Civil Engineers to join our team in our San Luis Obispo, CA office location.
AV is a growing consulting firm with over 110 team members across eight offices in the western U.S. We’re not your typical engineering company—our culture is at the core of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest strength and we’ve built a friendly, encouraging environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We’re looking for someone eager to bring their skills, curiosity, and personality to a collaborative engineering community.
At AV, you’ll continue building your civil engineering expertise while playing a key role in complex, rewarding projects. You’ll work alongside a supportive team that values mentorship, technical precision, and creative problem solving. Your responsibilities will include drafting, engineering design, coordinating with consultants and clients, managing schedules, and taking the lead on projects. You’ll also make sound engineering judgment calls—independently or with input from an EOR—and bring experience in at least two key areas of civil engineering, such as stormwater, water/hydraulics, sewer, or drafting. You’ll contribute to work that includes commercial and residential developments, infrastructure improvements, and large-scale public works projects, all while building confidence in your technical skills and practical engineering knowledge.
Here’s what you can expect:
Hands-on experience with many kinds of projects
Daily collaboration engineers eager to share their knowledge and experience
A workplace that values your contributions and celebrates your growth
We’re looking for candidates who:
Have 5 or more years of experience in civil engineering
Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Have EIT Certification (PE preferred)
Are ready to step into greater responsibility and continue advancing their career
Benefits include:
Competitive pay
Flexible schedule
Mentorship from 50+ licensed PEs and 10 SEs across the company
Annual reviews to evaluate mastery of skills and responsibilities
100% medical coverage on select HSA plans
100% Vision and Dental on select plans
401(k) plan match up to 5% of annual salary
Performance bonuses
If this sounds like a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. Send your resume and cover letter with the subject line:
“Civil Project Engineer – San Luis Obispo”. Applications are open until positions are filled.
Starting Yearly Salaries: $75,000 – $95,000+ DOE & Location
