Senior Civil Engineer – Land Development

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90017

Salary: $140,000 – $190,000 per year

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer / Senior Project Manager to lead complex land development projects from initial planning through construction support. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed Professional Engineer who enjoys managing multidisciplinary teams, building strong client relationships, and delivering high quality engineering solutions on a variety of commercial, residential, mixed use, and public infrastructure projects.

This role is ideal for a technical leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about mentoring engineers while driving projects to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage land development projects from entitlement through construction support while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.


• Lead project planning, design, production, quality control, scheduling, and overall project execution.


• Meet with clients to define project scope, prepare proposals and fee estimates, conduct site investigations, and establish project schedules.


• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients while supporting new business development opportunities.


• Supervise and mentor Project Managers and engineering staff, providing technical guidance and leadership.


• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and oversee engineering design throughout all project phases.


• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, regulations, and permitting requirements.


• Support staff development through coaching, training, and performance management.


• Monitor project budgets, profitability, and resource allocation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.


• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.


• Minimum of 10 years of progressive civil engineering experience, including significant project management experience.


• Strong background in land development engineering.


• Proven experience managing projects from entitlements through construction support.


• Excellent leadership, communication, client management, and team-building skills.


• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.


• Experience preparing project proposals, fee estimates, scopes of work, and schedules.


• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following are highly encouraged to apply:

• Commercial, residential, mixed-use, or master-planned community developments


• Site development and grading design


• Utility design and coordination


• Stormwater management and drainage design


• Hydrology and hydraulics


• Permitting and entitlement processes


• Construction administration and construction support


• Team leadership and mentoring junior engineers

What You'll Bring

• Strong technical expertise in land development engineering.


• Excellent client-facing communication skills.


• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage project deliverables.


• A collaborative mindset with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.


• Strong organizational and time management skills.


• Ability to work independently while fostering a positive team environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $140,000 – $190,000 annually


• Performance-based bonus opportunities


• 401(k) with company match


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Flexible work arrangements based on business needs


• Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays


• Professional development, continuing education, and career advancement opportunities

If you're a licensed Civil Engineer with extensive land development experience and a passion for leading projects and developing teams, we'd love to hear from you.