Senior Civil Engineer

Dokken Engineering; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) + ESOP

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Dokken Engineering is seeking Senior-Level Engineers in Irvine, CA for hybrid full-time roles.You will deliver complex capital improvement projects from initial concept through construction, including feasibility studies, design, bidding, and construction support.

Ideal candidates hold a California PE license (or reciprocal) and have 10+ years of CIP experience, with strong leadership, mentoring, and client-facing communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field.
• California PE license or ability to obtain reciprocal license within 6 months.
• 10+ years of capital improvement project experience after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver capital improvement projects from feasibility through construction.
• Develop proposals and PS&E bid packages for CIP projects.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and ensure design standards compliance (Greenbook, Caltrans).
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership to project teams.

Skills

PE licensure requirement

Civil engineering leadership

Bid package delivery

Coordination across disciplines

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Irvine, CA, USA Full Time Hybrid $145,000 - $160,000 per year

About the Role

At Dokken Engineering, we don't just design infrastructure - we build solutions that improve lives. If you're driven by purpose, thrive on collaboration, and want to work on complex, meaningful capital improvement projects, we want to hear from you!

We're hiring Senior-Level Engineers to work alongside our experienced Project Managers and Group Leaders. This role plays a key part in delivering projects from the earliest spark of an idea all the way through to final construction - including proposal development, feasibility studies, environmental clearance, preliminary and final design, bidding, and construction support. You will be an integral member of a highly collaborative team dedicated to delivering innovative engineering solutions for local, state, and federally funded projects. In this role, you will work alongside experienced company leaders and a talented, multidisciplinary team of engineering professionals and support staff. You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, expand your technical and leadership skills, share your expertise through mentorship, and play an important role in the continued success and growth of the organization.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain reciprocal license within 6 months.
• 10+ years of capital improvement project experience after graduation

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Success in delivery of PS&E bid packages for capital improvement projects
• Understanding of multi-disciplinary team coordination, compilation of design and construction documents, and local agency, APWA Standards ("Greenbook"), and Caltrans design standards, specifications, practices
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and design software including Civil 3D, MicroStation or AutoCAD
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills and proven ability to work in a team environment
• Commitment to delivering quality work products and superior service to clients

Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand or walk for the entire duration of a workday
• Will use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a regular basis
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Work mostly indoors; occasionally work outdoors
• Usually work near others, such as in a shared office space
• Occasionally wear protective gear, such as a hard hat and safety vest
• Sometimes work in noisy or distracting work environments
• Occasionally travel to a project site by automobile and/or airplane
• Occasionally work from a vehicle while at project sites

FLSA Status: Full-Time Exempt

• Competitive pay with bonus program
• Exceptional medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with generous company match and ESOP contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Dokken Engineering is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. There shall be no discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, national origin, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, military service, or political affiliation. We are an inclusive organization that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based solely on individual merit.