Senior Civil Engineer

Hatch Ltd.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Long term career development

Global perspective with local application

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer in Long Beach, CA. This role involves leading an engineering team to provide civil engineering services for diverse projects, including earthworks and utilities.

The successful candidate will prepare engineering documentation, manage project scopes, and ensure compliance with standards while fostering teamwork among civil and hydrotechnical engineers. An attractive salary range of $175,000 - $200,000 is offered, with focus on career development and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working on projects in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering calculations, technical specifications, and reports.
• Assist the Engineering Manager with project delivery.
• Prepare Engineering Work Packages (EWPs).
• Manage a team performing engineering design and calculations.
• Contribute to design reviews and related documentation.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Good planning and organizational skills

Ability to function with minimal supervision

Good safety awareness

Education

Recognized degree in civil engineering from an accredited university

Tools

Civil3D

OpenRoads

Microstation

Job description

Requisition ID: 98361

Job Category: Engineering; Infrastructure

Location: Long Beach, CA, United States

Hatch is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer in Long Beach, CA. The Lead Civil Engineer will be part of an engineering team providing engineering services to large and small projects. The role includes the exciting opportunity to grow the team of civil engineering personnel.

In general, the Lead Civil Engineer is responsible for preparing engineering calculations, technical specifications, data sheets and reports for both front end planning studies and the detailed engineering phase for multi‑disciplinary projects. The role also entails management responsibilities that require obtaining approvals from local government councils/authorities, engaging with clients and contractors, handling site queries, and supervising a team of civil and hydrotechnical engineers, designers, and draftspersons.

The Lead Civil Engineer provides leadership and assists in the resolution of all technical issues related to the discipline, participating in projects covering earthworks, residential and commercial developments, utilities including pump stations, and drainage layouts for both front end planning and detailed engineering.

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Assist the Engineering Manager with the delivery of project requirements as they relate to scope, quantities, cost and schedule
• Prepare Engineering Work Packages (EWPs) in consultation with the Engineering Manager
• Prepare/assign work tasks (via signed off EWPs) to individuals and continuously monitor progress and quality
• Develop the manpower schedule to be part of the engineering and project schedule in conjunction with the other disciplines
• Develop and maintain the civil work plan for insertion into the project specific execution plan
• Assist in the compilation and delivery of monthly engineering status reports
• Represent the discipline in the project engineering coordination meetings
• Prepare and/or review project procedures, standard specifications and design criteria
• Review and evaluate technical work prepared by junior engineers, intermediate engineers, designers, technicians and technologists
• Ensure coordination with designers and engineers within the civil discipline and with other disciplines
• Ensure relevant technical experts are involved in the design process as required and facilitate the sharing of technical expertise both across projects and other Hatch offices
• Responsible for a team performing conceptual and detailed engineering design, engineering calculations and technical specifications
• Contribute to technical memos, reports and close‑out reports, within areas of expertise
• Provide input to engineering, operating and capital cost estimates
• Participate in and contribute to design reviews
• Carry out assigned tasks within budget and schedule
• Stamp/sign documents and drawings as required and as qualifications allow
• Undertake construction supervision and management dependent upon project demands
• Support of site engineering team to provide technical solutions and timely response to technical queries
• Work to ensure the implementation of safety in design and integrity principles in design documentation

You bring to the role:

• A recognized degree in civil engineering from an accredited university
• Experience working on projects in a multi‑disciplinary environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in the use of Civil3D, OpenRoads and Microstation
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Ability to function with minimal supervision
• Good safety awareness

Salary Range: $175,000 - $200,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.