Principal Engineer

Harris & Associates•San Diego, CA

10d•$150,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

Harris & Associates is hiring a Technical Lead / Principal Engineer to provide project leadership, quality assurance / quality control, technical mentoring, and staff development for the Engineering division. This role involves leading technical designs, managing project teams, and providing QA/QC on design deliverables for projects such as linear pipelines, civil infrastructure, pump station projects, and roadways. The position requires applying knowledge of infrastructure design, engineering principles, state regulations, and agency requirements to the design and review process.

Requirements

Computer skills including Word, Excel and other Engineering specific software
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field required
Professional Engineering (PE) License in CA and relevant state(s) required
15+ years of relevant experience performing engineering work in the transportation market or similar practice of business
Establishing and adhering to budgets, schedules, work plans, and contract performance requirements
Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to prepare project documentation and correspondence, interact effectively with other team members, interface with clients, and deliver presentations on occasion.
Technical skills appropriate for the type of projects assigned.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in civil engineering or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

Leads technical aspects of projects with complex features specific to the transportation market, including roadways, highways, bridges, and pipeline.
Plans, schedules, coordinates the preparation of Contract deliverables, including front-end documents, construction drawings, and technical specifications. for multiple major projects
Initiates and maintains relationship with transportation market engineering team in Harris, our clients, and our communities
Serves as internal and external subject matter expert
Helps prepare specific technical sections or strategic approaches for proposals for new work
Use sound technical judgment to perform duties and knows when to ask questions, seek assistance, or perform independent research.
Remain up-to-date in knowledge of local agency regulations, procedures, and design standards.
Effectively interact with peers and clients through written and verbal communication.
Research and write reports relating to project assignments.
Make verbal presentations at client or Harris meetings.
Train and mentor staff.