Senior Principal Civil Project Engineer

LeoForce; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Team events

Job summary

LeoForce in Riverside, CA is seeking a Senior Principal Project Engineer/Manager to lead civil engineering projects, mentor staff, and manage complex multicenter initiatives. The role requires strong leadership, client relationships, and adept project oversight to deliver high-impact infrastructure solutions.

The candidate will hold a CA Professional Engineer license (or obtain within 6 months) and have extensive experience guiding design teams through regulatory and code-compliant processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and CA PE license.
• 8–12 years of civil engineering experience.
• 3+ years in management supervising staff.
• Proven project management skills and client leadership.
• AutoCAD/Civil 3D proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and provide oversight for the design, development, and delivery of civil engineering projects.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, construction documents, and contracts.
• Oversee field coordination and construction support activities.
• Prepare contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, public agencies, and internal staff.
• Provide mentorship and direction to engineering and design staff.
• Perform conceptual/preliminary design studies considering zoning, land use, infrastructure, and regulatory factors.
• Review constructability and provide construction support services.
• Ensure compliance with applicable jurisdictional codes, standards, and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Client Relationships

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

California PE license

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Job description

LeoForce in Riverside, CA is seeking a Senior Principal Project Engineer/Manager to lead civil engineering projects, mentor staff, and manage complex multicenter initiatives. The role requires strong leadership, client relationships, and adept project oversight to deliver high-impact infrastructure solutions.

The candidate will hold a CA Professional Engineer license (or obtain within 6 months) and have extensive experience guiding design teams through regulatory and code-compliant processes.