Civil Engineering Leader

Arup; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

401(k) plan with up to 10% company‑匹配

Flexible Working

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Arup, based in Los Angeles, seeks an experienced Civil Engineering Leader to lead and grow our civil engineering team. The role requires a licensed PE with 12+ years of civil experience and a track record in multi-disciplinary project delivery, client management, and technical leadership.

You will oversee complex projects, mentor engineers, engage with clients, and contribute to proposals and marketing efforts.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in civil engineering.
• 12+ years of civil engineering experience with project management.
• Knowledge of permitting processes in Los Angeles (LADBS, LABOE) is desirable.
• Strong leadership, client relationship-building, and business acumen.
• Leadership and mentoring of civil engineering teams
• Knowledge of LADBS/LABOE permitting processes is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage complex multidisciplinary civil design projects including commercial, contractual, and technical aspects.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients and collaborators.
• Assist in proposals, bid submissions, and marketing activities.
• Provide team support, guidance, and professional development through technical expertise and leadership.
• Serve as senior technical reviewer and QA/QC leader for civil design projects.
• Lead and mentor a team of civil engineers, fostering innovation and technical excellence while building a climate of trust.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Client Engagement

QA/QC

Mentoring

Commercial acumen

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect ourdiverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are looking for an experienced Civil Engineering Leader to join us in the Los Angeles office and play a pivotal role in leading and growing our civil engineering team. The ideal candidate should be a licensed civil engineer with extensive experience in multi-disciplinary projects serving as a project manager. The role involves technical design, consulting, client engagement, and team leadership.

The Opportunity

• Manage complex multidisciplinary design projects, including oversight of the commercial, contractual, and technical aspects of the project.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and potential clients and collaborators.
• Assisting preparation of proposals, bid submissions, and marketing activities.
• Provide team support, guidance, and professional development through technical expertise and leadership.
• Serve as senior technical reviewer and QA/QC leader for civil design projects.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and career development for a team of civil engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence while building a climate of trust and openness within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in civil engineering.
• Professional Engineering license is required.
• Deep knowledge of core civil engineering fundamentals such as stormwater management, low impact development solutions, utility design, grading and earthwork, roadway geometry, pavement design, and accessibility standards.
• Experience delivering successful projects for local clients in the Los Angeles market. Knowledge of permitting processes for City of Los Angeles (LADBS, LABOE, and the various clearance divisions) and other Southern California cities is desired.
• Experience managing project delivery and interfacing with project owners, contractors, and outside consultants while maintaining commitment to sustainable design practices.
• Track-record of building and managing successful relationships with client organizations.
• Demonstrable commercial acumen, business savvy, and leadership qualities.

Notable current projects and clients

• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
• California High Speed Rail Stations
• Caltech Laboratory for High-Speed Flight Dynamics LAX Principal Architectural and Engineering On-call

The Benefits – What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available

Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Los Angeles is $150,000 to $200,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Los Angeles will differ.

Life at Arup – Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture – from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference - Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup .

Our application process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.