Senior Civil Engineer

Bell & Associates, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell & Associates, Inc. a leading civil engineering firm in Southern California, seeks a Senior Civil Engineer with an active PE license to lead site development and civil design from concept through completion.

The ideal candidate has strong land development experience, site layout, grading, drainage, stormwater management, and permitting, with a track record in project leadership and coordination with architects, engineers, and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• PE license is required and active.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• 4+ years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• Experience in land development, site development or building-related civil engineering.
• Knowledge of grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities and site infrastructure.
• Experience preparing construction plans, specifications, calculations and reports.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Ability to coordinate with architects, contractors and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review site development plans, grading plans, drainage designs, utility plans, erosion control plans, and construction documents.
• Perform engineering calculations related to grading, stormwater, drainage, utilities, and site infrastructure.
• Manage projects from initial planning and design through permitting, bidding, and construction.
• Coordinate with architects, structural, MEP engineers, surveyors, contractors, developers, and other project stakeholders.
• Work with municipalities and regulatory agencies throughout entitlement, plan review, and permitting processes.
• Review drawings, specifications, reports, calculations, and cost estimates for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide construction‑phase engineering support, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, resolving field issues, and supporting design modifications.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable local, state, and federal codes, regulations, and standards.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and design staff.
• Support quality control and quality assurance reviews of engineering plans and calculations.
• Participate in client meetings and maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, contractors, and other project partners.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Site Development

Project Leadership

Grading & Drainage

Stormwater Management

Permitting

Client Coordination

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

A leading civil engineering firm based in Southern California is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with an active Professional Engineer (PE) license to support the design and delivery of construction projects. This position will take a lead role in civil/site design, project coordination, permitting, and construction support from initial concept through project completion.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience with land development and building-related civil engineering, including site layout, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, and permitting. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys both technical design and project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review site development plans, grading plans, drainage designs, utility plans, erosion control plans, and construction documents.
• Perform engineering calculations related to grading, stormwater, drainage, utilities, and site infrastructure.
• Manage projects from initial planning and design through permitting, bidding, and construction.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, MEP engineers, surveyors, contractors, developers, and other project stakeholders.
• Work directly with municipalities and regulatory agencies throughout entitlement, plan review, and permitting processes.
• Review technical drawings, specifications, reports, calculations, and cost estimates for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide construction‑phase engineering support, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, resolving field issues, and supporting design modifications.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable local, state, and federal codes, regulations, and engineering standards.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and design staff.
• Support quality control and quality assurance reviews of engineering plans and calculations.
• Participate in client meetings and maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, contractors, and other project partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 4+ years of progressive civil engineering experience preferred.
• Strong experience supporting building construction, site development, or land development projects.
• Demonstrated experience with grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, and site infrastructure.
• Experience preparing construction plans, specifications, calculations, and engineering reports.
• Knowledge of permitting and approval processes with municipalities and regulatory agencies.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles, construction practices, and applicable codes and standards.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with architects, contractors, developers, consultants, and public agencies.