Principal Project Engineer

Principal Project Engineer

San Diego, CA, US

Looking for a place to grow your career and make a real impact? This opportunity is for you.

As a Principal Project Engineer/Manager based in San Diego, CA, you will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team on significant and meaningful projects in the region. This role empowers you to turn visions into reality for clients and communities. You will learn from industry-leading experts, contribute to landmark projects, and help shape the future.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) and California Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
2. Minimum of 8-12 years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience of 12-15 years in the civil engineering industry.
3. At least 3 years of management experience, including the supervision of technical staff.

Key Competencies

1. Strong independent thought, decision-making abilities, and demonstrated leadership skills.
2. Proven experience in project management and establishing strong relationships with clients, public-agency personnel, and in-house staff.

Ideal Candidate

1. Engineers who have remained with a private land development firm for 4-5 years in their previous position.
2. Designers with experience creating civil plans and managing a team of designers in a project management capacity.

Managerial Responsibilities

1. Oversee construction documents and contracts.
2. Manage construction support and field coordination.
3. Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets.
4. Prepare contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work.
5. Lead client and public-agency interactions.
6. Supervise and support design and technical staff.

Technical Responsibilities

1. Conduct conceptual and preliminary engineering design studies, considering land use, zoning, site constraints, infrastructure needs, and regulatory requirements.
2. Prepare and process regulatory and public improvement plans (both private and public).
3. Conduct constructability reviews and provide construction support services.
4. Comprehensive knowledge of jurisdictional codes, standards, and procedures in California and the region is strongly preferred.
5. Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D is required.

Additional Skills

1. Apply civil engineering principles, techniques, and procedures in design.
2. Working knowledge of business and management principles related to strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, and team coordination.
3. Ability to lead a design team, set realistic goals, and make decisions independently.
4. Expertise in jurisdictional processing and negotiation.
5. Strong leadership, communication, and time management skills.
6. Respectful and effective in interactions with co-workers, public agencies, and clients.
7. Proficiency in CAD for preparing exhibits, studies, and final plans.

What We Offer

1. Generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, 401(k), life and disability insurance, and personal leave.
2. Opportunities for team building and social events, including holiday parties and an alternative work schedule.