Senior Public Works Project Lead — Cal. PE, Hybrid

Onward Engineering; Anaheim (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

36-hour work week — every Friday off

Hybrid schedule — work from home Thu­r

3% employer 401(k) contribution from 1

Paid time off and company holidays

Long-term opportunity to strengthen On

Job summary

Onward Engineering in Southern California seeks an experienced California PE to lead municipal civil projects across the region. You will manage street and CIP projects from kickoff through construction, serving as the main contact for city engineers and agency managers.

This senior role requires delivering public works design, mentoring younger engineers, and collaborating with leadership. The position offers a hybrid schedule, substantial compensation, and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• California PE license is required.
• 15+ years of civil engineering experience, with municipal public works.
• Strong knowledge of Caltrans standards, the Greenbook, ADA, and local agency standards.
• Experience managing public-agency clients and consultant teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead client meetings and interviews.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage street, roadway, parkway, and municipal CIP projects from kickoff through construction
• Serve as primary point of contact for City Engineers, Public Works Directors, and agency project managers
• Develop scopes, schedules, budgets, and project work plans
• Lead and coordinate engineering staff and subconsultants
• Provide technical direction and QA/QC
• Review plans, specs, estimates, and design calculations
• Participate in client meetings, interviews, and business development
• Mentor younger engineers and grow the team
• Collaborate with Onward leadership on delivery and client relationships

Skills

California PE license

Municipal street/public works design

Caltrans standards & Greenbook

Civil 3D

Public-agency client management

Project leadership & mentoring

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Onward Engineering in Southern California seeks an experienced California PE to lead municipal civil projects across the region. You will manage street and CIP projects from kickoff through construction, serving as the main contact for city engineers and agency managers.

This senior role requires delivering public works design, mentoring younger engineers, and collaborating with leadership. The position offers a hybrid schedule, substantial compensation, and strong benefits.