Civil Engineer III

Bowman Consulting; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

Job summary

Bowman Consulting is seeking a Civil Engineer III to join our team in San Diego, CA. The ideal candidate will manage complex engineering projects, provide leadership to junior engineers, and assist in client relations. This role offers an attractive salary range of $96,000 - $120,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

The successful applicant must possess a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and have at least five years of relevant experience. Opportunities for remote or hybrid work may be available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the land development industry.
• Land Development engineering experience with drainage and BMP design skills.
• Proficient in reading construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex civil engineering projects.
• Assist with marketing and client relationship management.
• Conduct field investigations and inspections.

Skills

Civil Engineering Techniques

Project Leadership

Technical Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Professional Engineer license

Tools

Civil3D

AutoCAD

HEC-RAS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Civil Engineer III to join our team in San Diego, CA.

Purpose

Carry out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved civil engineering techniques or procedures to create new or refined equipment, materials, processes or methods.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Receive broad guidance relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and broad parameters for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially on highly complex assignments. Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.

At The Operational And Company Level

• Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.
• Work with senior level engineers, clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on complex engineering project issues.

Do the Work

• Review and interpret zoning regulations in a variety of municipalities.
• Use advanced techniques, theory precepts and practices in the civil engineering field and related sciences and disciplines.
• Assist project team with obtaining local and state permits for land development projects.
• Conceptualize the initial civil design approach for assigned phases of land/site development.
• Serve as a lead in the technical direction over other less experienced engineers and provide direction, guidance and delegation of assignments.
• Serve as technical specialist and liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on complex project issues.
• Provide technical assistance in the resolution of design problems that may include performing field investigation or inspections, detailed design work and calculations, and detailed checking of design computations done by others, or general coordination of specific design aspects into a project.
• Make design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Carry out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved civil engineering techniques or procedures to create new or refined equipment, materials, processes or methods.
• Create own design work using computer-aided or manual drafting techniques.
• Prepare reports and correspondence concerning the direction of projects.
• Perform field investigation or inspections.
• Conduct constructability reviews or assist in the design/plan/review of other civil engineering projects.
• Review plans and prepare/review technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
• Assist with the development of plans, specifications, and reports.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively participate as part of a project team.
• High level of motivation and a problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work and attention to detail.
• Aspiration to grow professionally and advance within the company.
• Ability to work effectively with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Commitment to becoming a “citizen” of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
• Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field required at time of hire.
• Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Five or more (5+) years of experience in the land development industry.
• Land Development engineering experience and skills; large- and small-scale drainage and BMP design preferred.
• Experience with computer applications and civil engineering design software such as Civil3D in a professional or academic setting.
• Proficiency with reading construction plans.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D, AES, CIVILD, WSPGW, PCSWMM, StormCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS preferred.
• Proficient with Storm Drain Modeling and Rational Method Hydrologic Calculations.
• Proficient with Open Channel & Detention Basin Modeling and Design.
• Proficient with HEC-RAS modeling and CLOMR/LOMR applications and processing.
• Experience researching zoning, development standards, development review processes, compliance matters, regulations, and standards.
• Prepare reports, narratives, development applications, submittal documents, and response letters.
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate on multiple projects, with multiple clients and sub-consultants.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Projects).

Salary and Benefits

Salary and eligible variable compensation (if any) commensurate with experience. Range $96,000 - $120,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• May be eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements.
• Primarily indoor professional office environment, which can consist of possible bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Some outdoor work environment and may be exposed to outside weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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