Principal Project Engineer - Land Development

Techoundsllc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Techoundsllc in San Diego, CA seeks a Principal Project Engineer - Land Development to lead civil engineering efforts, guide design teams, and manage complex development projects. Requires a BSCE and CA Professional Civil Engineer registration or eligibility within six months, 8–12 years of experience, and proven management, client relations, and project delivery capabilities.

Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D and regulatory planning is essential.

Qualifications

• BSCE degree and CA Professional Civil Engineer registration (or ability to obtain in 6 months)
• 8–12 years relevant experience (or 12–15 years in the industry)
• Minimum 3 years management experience supervising technical staff
• Leadership and supervisory skills with strong project management
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with clients and public agencies

Responsibilities

• Manage construction documents and contracts
• Manage construction support and field coordination
• Manage project schedules and budgets
• Prepare contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work
• Interact with clients and public agencies
• Manage design and support staff

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Written and oral communication

Education

BSCE degree

CA Professional Civil Engineer registration

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Principal Project Engineer - Land Development

Qualifications

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

Candidates for this position must demonstrate:

• Independent thought and decision-making abilities
• Must demonstrate strong independent thought and decision-making abilities
• A minimum of three years management experience supervising the work of technical staff required
• Possess demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills
• Demonstrate Project management ability
• Be adept in establishing and maintaining strong and positive working relationships with clients/public-agency personnel and in-house staff

Managerial experience will include the following:

• Management of construction documents and contracts
• Management of construction support and field coordination
• Management of project schedules and budgets
• Preparation of contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work
• Significant experience in client and public-agency interactions
• Management of Design and Support Staff

Technical experience will include the following:

• Ability to perform conceptual and preliminary engineering design studies (incorporating land use and zoning considerations, assessment and consideration of site constraints, infrastructure requirements, and potential regulatory issues)
• Preparation/processing of regulatory plans
• Preparation/processing of public improvement plans (private and public)
• Ability to perform constructability reviews
• Experience with a range of construction support services

Knowledge of jurisdictional codes, standards, and procedures in the State of CA and the region is strongly preferred.

AutoCAD/Civil 3D. CAD experience is required.

Additional Skills:

• Applies engineering principles, techniques, and procedures for Civil Engineering design
• Possesses working knowledge of business and management principles associated with strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production procedures, interview and hiring methods and the coordination of people
• Accepts and carries out responsibility for the design team's direction, control and planning; sets realistic goals and makes decisions independently
• Exhibits a thorough understanding of jurisdictional processing
• Demonstrates a high level of leadership & management ability; accepts and responds appropriately to constructive feedback with others and applies seasoned time management
• Relates well and maintains a high level of respect and confidence from co-workers, public agencies
• Demonstrates a high level of competence in written and oral communication
• Possesses knowledge of CAD and its capabilities for preparing exhibits, studies and/or final plans