Associate Civil Engineer

Engineering Consulting Group • Solana Beach, CA

262d • $55,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The position reports to the president or principal engineer and involves managing projects, people, and data collection. The primary responsibility is to ensure the successful completion of the assigned project workload. This includes analyzing the scope of work, proposing new work, controlling job costs to stay within budget, handling client billing, and maintaining client contact. It is essential to coordinate project activities with client representatives and visit project sites as required, which may involve some out-of-state travel. The role also entails overseeing a project team consisting of engineers, surveyors, consultants, and technicians, and maintaining and scheduling all field and office activities to deliver work on time to clients. Additionally, the position requires designing and drafting plans, preparing specifications and cost estimates, and representing or assisting clients in obtaining permits or public approvals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• A minimum of four years of post-graduate civil engineering experience.
• Registered civil engineer in the State of California or qualified to obtain registration.
• Skilled in the use of computer technology including MS Office Professional, AutoCAD, Softdesk, Windows NT, and various engineering programs.
• Ability to manage projects to assure quality, stay on schedule, and within budget.
• Strong client and staff relationship management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrable competent technical and design skills.

Nice To Haves

• Desired experience in water, reclaimed water, and sewer systems design.
• Experience in road/street design, utility design, grading, drainage (hydrology and hydraulics), storm drain facilities, and pump stations.
• Land subdivision engineering design experience.
• Golf course engineering design experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze scope of work and propose new work.
• Control job costs to stay within budget.
• Handle client billing and maintain client contact.
• Coordinate project activities with client representatives.
• Visit project sites as required, including some out-of-state travel.
• Manage project team including engineers, surveyors, consultants, and technicians.
• Maintain and schedule all field and office activities of project personnel.
• Design and draft plans, prepare specifications and cost estimates.
• Assist clients in obtaining permits or public approvals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree