Senior Project Engineer ( Full-Time ) San Diego, CA - DK

Central Business Solutions, Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Business Solutions, Inc. in California seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead civil engineering and land development projects from planning through construction, ensuring schedules, budgets, contracts, and fee proposals are tracked and delivered.

You will oversee bid packages, engage with regulatory agencies, mentor staff, and drive business development through client meetings and project opportunities. A CA PE license and extensive leadership in land development are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) required.
• Active California PE license required.
• Minimum 15 years civil engineering experience, with at least 5 years leading teams.
• Experience managing land development projects from planning to construction.
• Strong knowledge of California permitting processes and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, contracts, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong client relationship management and business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering and land development projects from planning through construction completion.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, contracts, scopes of work, and fee proposals.
• Oversee bid package preparation, specifications, and contract documents.
• Coordinate construction support activities, field observations, and project execution.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in recruiting and performance development.
• Support business development through proposals and client presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Land development

Client relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Budget & scheduling

Education

BSCE / Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil engineering and land development projects from planning through construction completion.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, contracts, scopes of work, and fee proposals.
• Oversee preparation of construction bid packages, specifications, and contract documents.
• Coordinate construction support activities, field observations, and project execution.
• Conduct conceptual and preliminary engineering studies, including land use evaluations, infrastructure planning, zoning analysis, and site feasibility assessments.
• Prepare and oversee regulatory plans, public improvement plans, and private off-site improvement plans.
• Perform constructability reviews and provide engineering support throughout construction.

Client & Agency Coordination:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, developers, consultants, public agencies, and internal project teams.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies to obtain project approvals and ensure compliance with California jurisdictional requirements.
• Represent the company during client meetings, agency coordination meetings, and project presentations.
• Negotiate effectively with clients, consultants, and public agencies while maintaining exceptional customer service.

Leadership & Business Development:

• Mentor, supervise, and develop junior engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, training, and performance development initiatives.
• Support business development efforts by preparing proposals, participating in client presentations, and identifying new project opportunities.
• Contribute to strategic planning and long‑term organizational growth initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE).
• Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum 15 years of civil engineering experience (or equivalent industry experience).
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading engineering teams and supervising technical staff.
• Strong experience managing land development projects from planning through construction.
• Comprehensive knowledge of California permitting processes, engineering standards, and jurisdictional requirements.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong client relationship management and business development experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience managing land development projects within San Diego County or Southern California.
• Established relationships with local municipalities, public agencies, and private developers.
• Active participation in professional engineering organizations.
• Experience preparing proposals, fee estimates, and supporting business development initiatives.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong understanding of land development design principles and engineering standards.
• Experience preparing:
  • Public Improvement Plans
  • Grading Plans
  • Utility Plans
  • Storm Drain Systems
  • Construction Documents
  • Regulatory and entitlement packages
• Knowledge of construction support, field coordination, and constructability reviews.
• Strong understanding of CAD applications for engineering design and project documentation.

Core Competencies

Technical:

• Land Development Engineering
• Civil Engineering Design
• Project Planning & Execution
• Infrastructure Planning
• Regulatory Compliance
• Construction Support
• Budget & Schedule Management

Professional:

• Leadership & Team Development
• Client Relationship ManagementBusiness Development
• Strategic Planning
• Communication & Negotiation
• Problem Solving
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and manage civil engineering and land development projects from planning through construction completion.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, contracts, scopes of work, and fee proposals.
• Oversee preparation of construction bid packages, specifications, and contract documents.
• Coordinate construction support activities, field observations, and project execution.
• Conduct conceptual and preliminary engineering studies, including land use evaluations, infrastructure planning, zoning analysis, and site feasibility assessments.
• Prepare and oversee regulatory plans, public improvement plans, and private off-site improvement plans.
• Perform constructability reviews and provide engineering support throughout construction.

Client & Agency Coordination:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, developers, consultants, public agencies, and internal project teams.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies to obtain project approvals and ensure compliance with California jurisdictional requirements.
• Represent the company during client meetings, agency coordination meetings, and project presentations.
• Negotiate effectively with clients, consultants, and public agencies while maintaining exceptional customer service.

Leadership & Business Development:

• Mentor, supervise, and develop junior engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, training, and performance development initiatives.
• Support business development efforts by preparing proposals, participating in client presentations, and identifying new project opportunities.
• Contribute to strategic planning and long‑term organizational growth initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE).
• Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum 15 years of civil engineering experience (or equivalent industry experience).
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading engineering teams and supervising technical staff.
• Strong experience managing land development projects from planning through construction.
• Comprehensive knowledge of California permitting processes, engineering standards, and jurisdictional requirements.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong client relationship management and business development experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience managing land development projects within San Diego County or Southern California.
• Established relationships with local municipalities, public agencies, and private developers.
• Active participation in professional engineering organizations.
• Experience preparing proposals, fee estimates, and supporting business development initiatives.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong understanding of land development design principles and engineering standards.
• Experience preparing:
  • Public Improvement Plans
  • Grading Plans
  • Utility Plans
  • Storm Drain Systems
  • Construction Documents
  • Regulatory and entitlement packages
• Knowledge of construction support, field coordination, and constructability reviews.
• Strong understanding of CAD applications for engineering design and project documentation.

Core Competencies

Technical:

• Land Development Engineering
• Civil Engineering Design
• Project Planning & Execution
• Infrastructure Planning
• Regulatory Compliance
• Construction Support
• Budget & Schedule Management

Professional:

• Leadership & Team Development
• Client Relationship Management
• Business Development
• Strategic Planning
• Communication & Negotiation
• Problem Solving
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Security Clearance Required:No

Visa Candidate Considered:No

Compensation

Base Salary -USD $160,000 to $180,000