Civil Project Engineer

gpac; Riverside (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote schedule

Half-day Fridays

Professional development support

Comprehensive benefits package

Licensure support

Job summary

gpac LLC. is recruiting a Senior Civil Project Engineer for a Riverside, CA design firm. The role leads civil design for site development, utilities, hydrology, and earthwork while coordinating with agencies and clients.

The successful candidate will hold a California PE license, bring 6+ years of civil engineering experience, and have supervisory experience. A hybrid schedule with half-day Fridays is offered to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in California.
• 6+ years of civil engineering experience with supervisory exposure.
• Strong background in utilities, hydrology, grading, earthwork, and site development.
• Experience with agency coordination, client contact, proposals, and construction administration.
• Interest in mentoring others and growing toward project management and firm leadership.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and oversee civil engineering design for site development projects.
• Lead utility design for storm and sanitary sewer systems and potable water systems.
• Perform hydrology analysis and grading/earthwork design.
• Provide quality control over all civil engineering aspects of a project.
• Direct production staff in the documentation of engineering design.
• Lead agency coordination and support permitting efforts.
• Support client contact, proposals, and construction administration.
• Educate and mentor the engineering team.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Supervisory experience

Quality control

Agency coordination

Client contact and proposals

Mentoring and leadership

Hydrology and site development

Utility design (storm/sewer/water)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license (California)

Job description

Our client, a reputable and growing multi-disciplinary design firm in Riverside, CA, is seeking a senior Civil Project Engineer. This individual will serve as the senior licensed engineering lead within the production practice, carrying out and overseeing civil design for utility systems, hydrology, grading, earthwork, and general site development.

This opportunity is ideal for a California-licensed PE with supervisory experience who wants quality ownership of civil deliverables, agency coordination, and a clear growth path toward project management and firm leadership. The role includes a hybrid remote schedule plus half-day Fridays.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out and oversee civil engineering design for site development projects
• Lead utility design for storm and sanitary sewer systems and potable water systems
• Perform hydrology analysis and grading and earthwork design
• Provide quality control over all civil engineering aspects of a project
• Direct production staff in the documentation of engineering design
• Lead agency coordination and support permitting efforts
• Support client contact, proposals, and construction administration
• Educate and mentor the engineering team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California
• 6+ years of civil engineering experience
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience
• Strong background in utilities, hydrology, grading, earthwork, and site development
• Ability to provide quality control and direct production staff
• Experience with agency coordination, client contact, proposals, and construction administration
• Interest in mentoring others and growing toward project management and firm leadership

What Our Client Offers

Career Growth & Leadership

• Growth path toward project management and firm leadership
• Opportunity to mentor and educate the engineering team
• Hands-on ownership of civil quality and production leadership
• Support for professional development and continuing education

Flexibility & Work-Life Balance

• Hybrid remote work schedule
• Half-day Fridays
• Trust-based culture focused on outcomes, not micromanagement
• Support for personal and professional balance

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Support for professional licensure and continuing education

Multi-Disciplinary Environment

• Work alongside experts in architecture, landscape architecture, and civil engineering
• Exposure to a diverse range of site development and design projects
• Collaborative culture that encourages cross-functional delivery

Culture & Workplace

• Employee-focused, team-oriented environment
• Strong emphasis on mentoring and professional development
• Open-door leadership and transparent communication
• Commitment to employee well-being and long-term success

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.