Engineer IV

Hill International•Los Angeles, CA

3h•$215,000 - $245,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hill International is seeking an Engineer IV in Los Angeles, California. The role serves as LAWA’s lead electrical subject matter expert and principal technical representative in dealings with LADWP, public agencies, utilities, and other stakeholders. The Engineer IV advocates for LAWA’s technical, schedule, and cost interests; secures approvals; supports negotiations and public meetings; and coordinates utility and third-party requirements to manage compliance and reduce design and construction risks. The position leads utility coordination and progress meetings, establishes third-party reporting metrics, provides forecasts and recommendations to the Inter-Agency Management Lead, and ensures monthly management reports and executive-level presentations are delivered. It prepares, reviews, and approves technical reports and correspondence; evaluates project requirements, design criteria, and contract requirements for electrical and utility impacts; and provides senior technical liaison and guidance across project teams. The Engineer IV also mentors junior staff and promotes safety principles and practices. Hill International provides program, project, and construction management and related consulting services. The salary range is $215,000–$245,000, with the offered salary based on qualifications, education, experience, and work location. Depending on employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; paid time off and holidays; a 401(k) plan; professional development and certification incentives; tuition reimbursement; and other listed benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field, such as Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
At least 15 years of experience; experience on airport projects is preferred.
Experience managing a team of engineers working on multiple projects.
Local experience with agencies such as the City and County of Los Angeles, CPUC, Caltrans, and Metro, and with private utilities such as Southern California Edison or Pacific Gas & Electric.
Expert knowledge of LADWP business units, their functions, and requirements, including power, electrical service, and utility relocation processes.
Strong command of construction industry practices, codes, and regulations for electrical power and utilities, and working knowledge of Department of Public Works and LADBS permitting processes.
Thorough understanding of airport-specific, enterprise-wide challenges and related communication needs.
Exceptional written and verbal communication, negotiation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Licensed Engineer; licensure by the California Board of Engineers is preferred.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, and SharePoint; Prolog or a similar PMIS; and Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam Revu.
Working knowledge of scheduling and design software, including Primavera P6, MicroStation, and Autodesk systems such as AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, and BIM 360.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience on airport projects.
Structural Engineer (SE) license for structural engineers is strongly preferred.
Geotechnical Engineer (GE) license for geotechnical engineers is strongly preferred.
Optional certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PMP, or other relevant professional licensure or certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as LAWA’s lead electrical subject matter expert and principal technical representative with LADWP, agencies, utilities, and other stakeholders, advocating for LAWA’s technical, schedule, and cost interests.
Engage Authorities Having Jurisdiction to secure approvals and meet construction project needs, and represent LAWA before engineers, contractors, governmental agencies, and the public.
Lead LAWA’s participation in regulatory negotiations and public meetings, collaborating with stakeholders to advance LAWA’s goals.
Act as LAWA’s utility engineer by interpreting stakeholder requirements, ensuring compliance, and mitigating design and construction risks across utility companies, contractors, and LAWA.
Lead and participate in utility and third-party coordination and progress meetings; drive agendas, minutes, and action items to closure.
Establish reporting mechanisms and metrics to track third-party progress; provide updates, forecasts, and recommended corrective actions to the Inter-Agency Management Lead.
Ensure monthly Inter-Agency management reports reach the project management team and deliver executive-level presentations on accomplishments, coordination activities, and issues.
Prepare, review, and approve technical reports and correspondence; evaluate project requirements, design criteria, and contract requirements for electrical and utility impacts.
Serve as senior technical liaison among squads, sections, divisions, and departments; guide project teams on third-party logistics and interfaces and support the Inter-Agency Management Lead and Logistics and Interface Managers as required.
Mentor junior engineers and staff in electrical and utility coordination, and model and promote safety principles and practices.