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Job Description - Principal Project Engineer


Principal Project Engineer
San Diego, CA, US

Looking for a place to grow your career and make a real impact? This opportunity is for you  
As a Principal Project Engineer/Manager based in San Diego, CA, you will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team on significant and meaningful projects in the region. This role empowers you to turn visions into reality for clients and communities. You will learn from industry-leading experts, contribute to landmark projects, and help shape the future.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) and California Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
  • Minimum of 8-12 years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience of 12-15 years in the civil engineering industry.
  •  At least 3 years of management experience, including the supervision of technical staff.

Key Competencies
  • Strong independent thought, decision-making abilities, and demonstrated leadership skills.
  •  Proven experience in project management and establishing strong relationships with clients, public-agency personnel, and in-house staff.

Ideal Candidate
  •  Engineers who have remained with a private land development firm for 4-5 years in their previous position.
  • Designers with experience creating civil plans and managing a team of designers in a project management capacity.

Managerial Responsibilities
  • Oversee construction documents and contracts.
  • Manage construction support and field coordination.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets.
  • Prepare contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work.
  • Lead client and public-agency interactions.
  • Supervise and support design and technical staff

Technical Responsibilities
  • Conduct conceptual and preliminary engineering design studies, considering land use, zoning, site constraints, infrastructure needs, and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare and process regulatory and public improvement plans (both private and public).
  • Conduct constructability reviews and provide construction support services.
  •  Comprehensive knowledge of jurisdictional codes, standards, and procedures in California and the region is strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D is required.

Additional Skills
  • Apply civil engineering principles, techniques, and procedures in design.
  • Working knowledge of business and management principles related to strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, and team coordination.
  • Ability to lead a design team, set realistic goals, and make decisions independently.
  •  Expertise in jurisdictional processing and negotiation.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and time management skills.
  • Respectful and effective in interactions with co-workers, public agencies, and clients.
  • Proficiency in CAD for preparing exhibits, studies, and final plans.

What We Offer
  •  Generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, 401(k), life and disability insurance, and personal leave.
  • Opportunities for team building and social events, including holiday parties and an alternative work schedule.

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