Principal Civil Design Engineer - Site Planning, Land Development

ETIC; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ETIC, a growing engineering and construction firm in the East Bay Area, is seeking a Principal Civil Design Engineer to lead their civil engineering design practice. The role involves building a practice focused on site planning and land development, managing projects, and supporting business growth through team oversight and strategic client engagement.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant industry experience in engineering consulting.
• 5+ years managing a similar business line.
• Strong familiarity with CAD and hydraulic modeling.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a civil engineering design business line.
• Recruit and mentor the engineering team.
• Develop project scopes and manage budgets.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal Skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD drafting applications

Hydraulic modeling applications

Job description

Principal Civil Design Engineer - Site Planning, Land Development

ETIC, an e stablished and growing mid-size consulting, engineering, and construction company in the East Bay Area, is seeking a seasoned Principal Civil Design Engineer.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build a practice and serve as the practice lead for a civil engineering design business line focused on site planning, land development, and general earthwork. Work streams of interest include grading, drainage, paving, earth stabilization and retention, hydrology and hydraulics, waste repositories, site development, and civil aspects of underground utilities.
• Define the breadth of services to be offered and short- and long-term strategies for building out the business line.
• Recruit, hire, train, and mentor the resources needed to support the practice. ETIC’s existing team will provide capable and experienced support to bridge the growth of the business line until it is fully built out.
• Identify key internal personnel and subcontractor alliances to support pursuit efforts.
• Work with the Business Development Team to develop client and project pursuit strategies.
• Attend and participate in industry outreach and informational events to gain local contacts and identify possible work opportunities.
• Connect with industry contacts on a regular basis to promote ETIC, strengthen relationships, disseminate information about ETIC’s capabilities, and capture information about upcoming and future opportunities.
• Work with ETIC’s Marketing Specialist to develop marketing media and statements of qualifications in support of the business line.
• Support sales planning and forecasting to define business line sales targets and identify potential sources of revenue.
• Develop and manage project scopes and budgets. Evaluate feasibility, implement-ability, and constraints when developing a basis of design and design options for client review and consideration.
• Monitor project budgets and schedules. Adjust work efforts as required to meet budget and schedule goals.
• Prepare design drawings and construction specifications. Review drawings and specifications prepared by ETIC staff for omissions, errors, overall quality, content accuracy, and compliance with standards and codes.
• Direct field measurements and/or surveys in support of design work.
• Review construction submittals for conformance with contract documents, specify action necessary for compliance.
• Prepare and review project file updates, transmittals, letters, reports, and other project correspondence.
• Attend meetings with governmental agencies to obtain design approval.
• Develop cost and quantity estimates with support from ETIC’s construction estimators.
• Serve as the Engineer of Record on projects.

Successful Candidates Should Have:

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Professional Registration in California.
• 15+ years of relevant industry experience in the engineering consulting field.
• 5+ years of direct experience and demonstrated success in direct responsible charge of managing a similar business line; demonstrated development of a similar practice a plus.
• Experience managing a team of design engineers of varying experience and expertise.
• Strong attention to detail with specific focus on evaluating accuracy of design plans and calculations.
• Strong familiarity with CAD drafting applications and hydraulic modeling applications is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to initiate and develop personal and professional relationships.
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant market conditions, business strategy, and adaptive management to accommodate business growth.
• Established professional relationships with the capacity and willingness to produce business opportunities.
• Willingness and ability to travel for in-person meetings with perspective and existing clients.
• Must meet company defined, pre-employment alcohol/drug screen; and
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.