Civil Senior Principal Engineer in Water Resources

Cannon Corp.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Excellent benefits package

Remote work flexibility

Positive team environment

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in California seeks a Civil Senior Principal Engineer to manage and grow their Water Resources operations. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for business development, project management, and client relations across various public works projects. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in civil engineering, a Bachelor’s degree, and a California P.E. license. Competitive salary and excellent benefits offered as part of a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in Civil Engineering related to Public Works/Water Resources.
• 8+ years of project management experience.
• California P.E. license required.
• Strong working knowledge of civil engineering design software.

Responsibilities

• Secure new work by fostering client relations.
• Manage multiple civil engineering projects.
• Mentor engineers and lead the Water Resources team.
• Conduct business development efforts.

Skills

Client relations

Project management

Civil engineering design software

Client service

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Hydraulic software

MS Office Suite

Job description

You’ll Come for a Job…But You’ll Stay for an Exciting Career!

Engineering and Designing Reliable, Responsive, Solutions.

SINCE 1976, CANNON has provided creative solutions to clients in the energy industry, water resources, public infrastructure, and commercial and residential development. We work hard. We play hard. We have fun.

JOIN CANNON as a CIVIL SENIOR PRINCIPAL ENGINEER to grow and shape Cannon’s Water Resource operations in Orange County, based in our IRVINE office. Irvine offers warm weather, beautiful scenery, and is a top bicycling city with miles of on-road bicycle lanes and mountain bike trails. It is one of the safest communities and the public schools have consistently ranked among the best in California.

PROJECTS INCLUDE Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Collection Facilities, Water Distribution Systems, Water Treatment Plants, Storm Drainage Collection Systems and Facilities, Water Main Replacements, Potable Water Pump Stations and Reservoirs.

CIVIL SENIOR PRINCIPAL ENGINEER JOB SUMMARY

The Civil Senior Principal Engineer role is a leadership opportunity to grow and Cannon’s Water Resources operations in Orange County. Reporting to the Director of Water Resources, this role will conduct and drive business development efforts with Orange County agencies and clients; oversee and manage a diverse portfolio of wastewater, water treatment, and other water resource projects; mentor engineers; and provide excellent client service and delivery.

CIVIL SENIOR PRINCIPAL ENGINEER JOB DUTIES

• Responsible for securing new work by establishing and fostering client relations and developing proposals (scope, schedule, and fee estimates).
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with ongoing clients and actively seeks to expand services to them.
• Concurrently manages a variety of civil engineering Public Works-Water Resources projects.
• Tracks project scope, budgets, and schedules to ensure fulfillment of contract commitments and profitability.
• Primary interface with clients on project coordination and design and follow-up to ensure quality standards are met, efficiency levels are maintained, and client satisfaction, respect, and confidence are assured.
• Effectively manages quality assurance and quality control.
• Uses technical knowledge to prepare PSandE for water resources projects, including water, sewer, and storm drains (pipelines, pump stations, lift stations, storage reservoirs, etc.).
• Grows, leads, and mentors an Orange County Water Resources team.
• Directs and mentors project engineers and design engineers on technical matters and procedures and acts as a technical resource to staff.
• Regularly engages in professional/community activities that promote the Cannon brand (writing, speaking, etc.).

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college.
• Requires a minimum of 15 years’ experience in Civil Engineering specifically pertaining to Public Works/Water Resources projects.
• Requires minimum 8 years of project management experience pertaining to Public Works/Water Resources projects.
• Requires a California P.E. license.
• Working knowledge of typical computer software programs used in civil engineering design (AutoCAD, Civil3D, Hydrology and Hydraulic, AES, WSPG, Flowmaster, etc.)
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite.
• A proven track record and strong desire to provide superior client service and delivery.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver on time within budget.
• Experience in staff management, mentoring and resource management a plus.

WE OFFER

Competitive salaries, excellent benefits package, remote work flexibility, and an active and positive team building, work environment.

Cannon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.