Senior Civil Engineer

Talanto; Anaheim, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP—Employee ownership

Dress for Your Day

Generous time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Talanto is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead large and complex civil infrastructure and site design projects in Southern California, including Anaheim, Ontario, or Pasadena. The role includes mentoring engineers, building client relationships, and supporting business development in a 100% employee-owned firm.

You will manage scope, schedule, and quality while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with owner standards, codes, and project milestones.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering is required.
• PE license is required.
• 14 years of experience minimum; 16 preferred in building design consulting.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects ranging in size and complexity, serving as the point of contact for teams and clients.
• Collaborate with business development staff, Project Executives, Client Executives, and Market Directors/Leaders during early project opportunities.
• Assist with design scopes of work, fee calculations for proposals, and contract reviews.
• Create project schedules with milestones and deadlines.
• Create monthly billings, submit financial information to Accounting, and update billing projections and estimated completion percentages monthly.
• Ensure design follows owner standards and requirements, standards, and code requirements, and that design milestones, quality control processes, and construction technical support are completed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate design staff and project scheduling through all phases of design and construction, and lead progress meetings with documentation.
• Lead project interviews and presentations.
• Resolve client and construction concerns, and manage change orders through approval.
• Train, mentor, and motivate staff.
• Build, maintain, and develop client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Mentoring

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Adaptability

BIM software

MS Office

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

PE License

Tools

BIM software

MS Office

Job description

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Senior Civil Engineer | Anaheim, CA

•••• is hiring a Senior Civil Engineer in Southern California, with the opportunity to be based in Anaheim, Ontario, or Pasadena. This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer ready to take the next step in their career, expand their client and project leadership experience, and grow toward broader leadership opportunities within a 100% employee-owned firm.

You will lead large and complex civil infrastructure and site design projects while managing scope, schedule, quality, and client coordination. You’ll also mentor developing engineers, build client relationships, contribute to business development, and help shape the continued growth of our Southern California civil practice.

The team supports survey, transportation, municipal, and site development work across Southern California and the Southwest.

At a Glance

Location: Anaheim, Ontario, or Pasadena, CA

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Travel: Up to 25%

Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid

What You'll Do

• Manage projects ranging in size and complexity, serving as the point of contact for teams and clients.


• Collaborate with business development staff, Project Executives, Client Executives, and Market Directors/Leaders during early project opportunities.


• Assist with design scopes of work, fee calculations for proposals, and contract reviews.


• Create project schedules with milestones and deadlines.


• Create monthly billings, submit financial information to Accounting, and update billing projections and estimated completion percentages monthly.


• Ensure design follows owner standards and requirements, standards, and code requirements, and that design milestones, quality control processes, and construction technical support are completed in a timely manner.


• Coordinate design staff and project scheduling through all phases of design and construction, and lead progress meetings with documentation.


• Lead project interviews and presentations.


• Resolve client and construction concerns, and manage change orders through approval.


• Train, mentor, and motivate staff.


• Build, maintain, and develop client relationships.

What You'll Bring

Required Education

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent, required


• Professional Engineer (PE) License required

Required Experience

• 14 years of experience minimum required, 16 preferred, in the building design consulting industry

Required Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership traits in the Project Management career path


• Mastery of the technical aspects of one’s discipline


• Mastery of technical and analytical skills including proficiency in the Civil Engineering field


• Ability to mentor, train, motivate, and lead others


• Ability to perform final quality control check in their area of expertise


• Ability to sell work and develop client relationships


• Strong training and mentoring skills


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups


• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment


• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills


• Eagerness to adapt to new challenges


• Proficiency in the use of BIM software


• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook


• Ability to travel up to 25% with occasional overnight stays

About the Team

• Civil and survey work across Southern California and the Southwest, from Anaheim and Pasadena to Las Vegas and Scottsdale


• Site civil and ADA design for major clients including Toyota and Kaiser Permanente medical facilities


• Strong K-12 and higher-education portfolio, including modular classroom builds and campus sewer improvements


• Recent work includes Kaiser Medical Center Ontario, Healthcare; McKinley School Relocatable Classrooms, Education; and Toyota NAPCC Fencing, Industrial.

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.

• Employee ownership (ESOP), fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing


• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology


• PE, SE, and other license exam prep and support, with a clear path from EIT to PE


• Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)


• Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays


• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription


• MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

State of California Salary Range: $116,000 –$163,000 per year

The range listed above represents the base pay reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position in the work location identified above at the time of posting. For positions available in multiple locations, the minimums and maximums may vary based on work location.

Individual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensure and certifications.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. In addition, provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). This information is being provided in compliance with local laws. Additional information regarding employee benefits may be found on our company website at •••••••••••••••••

•••• , an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

•••• is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard torace, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information(including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions includinglactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran’sstatus, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. prohibitsdiscrimination and harassment of any type. conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws andregulations.

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