Principal Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join RICK as a Principal Project Engineer/Manager in San Diego, where you will lead multi-disciplinary teams on landmark projects. This role offers the chance to work alongside industry experts, manage significant engineering tasks, and contribute to the community. With a focus on mentorship and growth, you'll find a supportive environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Generous benefits including medical, dental, vision

Profit sharing and 401K

Flexible work schedules

Holiday parties and team-building activities

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-12 years of relevant experience or 12-15 years equivalent work experience.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with at least three years of management experience.
• Knowledge of jurisdictional codes and standards in California.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction documents and contracts.
• Oversee project schedules and budgets.
• Perform engineering design studies and prepare regulatory plans.

Skills

Independent thought

Leadership

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSCE degree

CA Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Job Description

Looking for a place to grow your career and make a difference? RICK is the place for you! As a Principal Project Engineer/Manager in San Diego, CA, you will have the opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team on meaningful, landmark projects in the San Diego area. As a RICK team member, you will help clients and communities turn their dreams into reality. You will learn from and work alongside industry-leading experts and together shape the future of tomorrow.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have a BSCE degree, CA Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer (or the ability to obtain it within 6 months), plus a minimum of 8-12 years of relevant experience; or the equivalent work experience of 12-15 years in this industry.

Candidates must demonstrate:

• Independent thought and decision-making abilities
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with at least three years of management experience supervising technical staff
• Project management capabilities
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, public agencies, and in-house staff

Managerial experience should include:

• Management of construction documents and contracts
• Construction support and field coordination
• Project schedules and budgets management
• Preparation of contracts, proposals, and scopes of work
• Experience in client and public-agency interactions
• Management of design and support staff

Technical experience should include:

• Performing conceptual and preliminary engineering design studies considering land use, zoning, site constraints, infrastructure, and regulatory issues
• Preparation and processing of regulatory and public improvement plans (private and public)
• Constructability reviews
• Experience with construction support services

Knowledge of jurisdictional codes, standards, and procedures in California and the region is strongly preferred. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D is required.

Additional Skills

• Applying engineering principles for civil design
• Knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, and team coordination
• Responsibility for design team direction, control, and planning with independent decision-making
• Understanding jurisdictional processing, effective negotiation, and high-level communication skills
• Leadership and management abilities, with responsiveness to feedback and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to maintain respect and confidence from colleagues and public agencies
• Proficiency in CAD for preparing exhibits, studies, and final plans

What We Offer

• Generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, 401K, life insurance, and personal leave
• Holiday parties, team-building activities, events, and flexible work schedules

At RICK, you will find abundant opportunities for mentorship, growth, and fun! Learn more at www.rickengineering.com

RICK Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer

RICK employees are protected by laws against discrimination based on various factors including gender, parental status, medical history, political affiliation, military service, and others. These protections extend to all employment practices and decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, and training.

Company Description

RICK is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary planning, design, and engineering firm with a 68-year history of enriching communities throughout the western United States. RICK offers a full range of services from initial planning through concept development, final designs, and implementation.