Project Engineer

Volt; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Hire

EEO Employer

Job summary

Volt is seeking a Direct Hire Project Engineer (Land Development) in Santa Clarita, CA. You will lead the engineering design and execution of land development and civil infrastructure projects. The role requires developing work plans, schedules, budgets, and delivering technical documents.

You will oversee progress to ensure quality, budget, and schedule objectives, and provide guidance to engineers, designers, and CAD drafters. Collaboration with clients and agencies is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited program.
• PE license or 6+ years of civil engineering design experience.
• Strong land development and site design knowledge.
• Experience with project budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or MicroStation and CAD drafting standards.
• Knowledge of hydrology and hydraulic analysis principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering design and execution of land development and civil infrastructure projects.
• Develop project work plans, schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.
• Oversee project progress to meet quality, budget, and schedule objectives.
• Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, calculations, and supporting docs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, designers, and CAD drafters.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and public agencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform QA/QC reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

QA/QC

Team Mentoring

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Direct Hire Project Engineer (Land Development) – Santa Clarita, CA

As a Project Engineer, you will:

• Lead the engineering design and execution of land development and civil infrastructure projects.
• Develop project work plans, schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.
• Oversee project progress and coordinate activities to ensure quality, budget, and schedule objectives are met.
• Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, calculations, and supporting documents.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, designers, and CAD drafters.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and public agencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform QA/QC reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Evaluate technical challenges and develop practical engineering solutions for complex projects.

This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity.

Pay Rate: $110,000 - $145,000 annually. Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 6 years of civil engineering experience with a PE license, or 10+ years of relevant civil engineering design experience.
• Strong knowledge of land development and site design, including grading, drainage, utilities, roadways, and stormwater systems.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar CADD platforms.
• Strong understanding of hydrology and hydraulic analysis principles.
• Experience reviewing engineering plans and performing QA/QC processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• California PE registration.
• Experience working directly with municipalities, regulatory agencies, and contractors.
• Familiarity with hydrology and hydraulic modeling software.
• Previous experience leading engineering teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Background in construction support, field observations, and project closeout activities.

Benefits

• Since this is a Direct Hire Opportunity, the benefits will be supplied through our client.

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