Principal Project Civil Engineer - PE Licensed

iLocatum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

An innovative engineering firm in California is seeking a Principal Project Civil Engineer to lead a multi-disciplinary team on landmark projects. This role requires strong leadership and project management skills, as well as a BSCE and a California PE license. The successful candidate will manage technical staff, construction documents, and client interactions while ensuring project compliance. The firm offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of relevant civil engineering experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ management/supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of regulatory processes in California.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise design and technical staff.
• Manage construction documents, contracts, schedules, and budgets.
• Oversee client interactions and ensure effective communication.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Communication skills

Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

California Professional Civil Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Principal Project Civil Engineer - PE Licensed

Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
• California Professional Civil Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within 6 months
• 8–12 years of relevant civil engineering experience (or 12–15 years of equivalent industry experience)
• Minimum of 3 years’ management/supervisory experience leading technical staff
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D

About the Company

This award-winning planning, design, and engineering firm has been delivering innovative solutions for over 70 years. With expertise in civil engineering, planning, landscape architecture, transportation, surveying, water resources, and advanced technologies like GIS and 3D laser scanning, they serve both public and private sector clients. Operating from eleven offices across California, Arizona, Colorado, and Nevada, the firm is dedicated to shaping communities and enhancing infrastructure.

About the Role

Looking for a place to grow your career and make a lasting impact? As a Principal Project Civil Engineer/Manager, you’ll lead a multi-disciplinary team on meaningful, landmark projects in the San Diego region. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading experts, manage high-profile projects, and shape the communities of tomorrow.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and supervise design and technical staff, providing mentorship and guidance
• Manage construction documents, contracts, schedules, budgets, and fee proposals
• Oversee client and public-agency interactions, ensuring strong relationships and effective communication
• Direct conceptual and preliminary engineering design studies, addressing zoning, site constraints, and regulatory requirements
• Review constructability and provide construction support and field coordination
• Ensure compliance with jurisdictional codes, standards, and procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Strong leadership, supervisory, and project management skills
• Ability to make independent, sound engineering and business decisions
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client-facing abilities
• Working knowledge of regulatory processes, standards, and jurisdictional requirements in California
• Ability to balance technical expertise with business and management principles, including resource allocation, team coordination, and strategic planning

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and profit-sharing opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life and Disability Insurance, and Paid Time Off
• Professional development, mentorship, and growth opportunities
• A collaborative work environment with team-building activities, events, and an alternative work schedule

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other protected status.