Senior Project Engineer ( Full-Time ) San Diego, CA - DK

Central Business Solutions•San Diego, CA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead and manage civil engineering and land development projects. This role involves overseeing projects from the initial planning stages through to construction completion, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a comprehensive understanding of civil engineering principles, and extensive experience with California's permitting and regulatory landscape. You will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with clients, agencies, and internal teams, as well as mentoring junior staff and contributing to business development efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE).
Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Minimum 15 years of civil engineering experience (or equivalent industry experience).
Minimum 5 years of experience leading engineering teams and supervising technical staff.
Strong experience managing land development projects from planning through construction.
Comprehensive knowledge of California permitting processes, engineering standards, and jurisdictional requirements.
Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong client relationship management and business development experience.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Strong understanding of land development design principles and engineering standards.
Experience preparing: Public Improvement Plans, Grading Plans, Utility Plans, Storm Drain Systems, Construction Documents, Regulatory and entitlement packages.
Knowledge of construction support, field coordination, and constructability reviews.
Strong understanding of CAD applications for engineering design and project documentation.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience managing land development projects within San Diego County or Southern California.
Established relationships with local municipalities, public agencies, and private developers.
Active participation in professional engineering organizations.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage civil engineering and land development projects from planning through construction completion.
Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, contracts, scopes of work, and fee proposals.
Oversee preparation of construction bid packages, specifications, and contract documents.
Coordinate construction support activities, field observations, and project execution.
Conduct conceptual and preliminary engineering studies, including land use evaluations, infrastructure planning, zoning analysis, and site feasibility assessments.
Prepare and oversee regulatory plans, public improvement plans, and private off-site improvement plans.
Perform constructability reviews and provide engineering support throughout construction.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, developers, consultants, public agencies, and internal project teams.
Coordinate with regulatory agencies to obtain project approvals and ensure compliance with California jurisdictional requirements.
Represent the company during client meetings, agency coordination meetings, and project presentations.
Negotiate effectively with clients, consultants, and public agencies while maintaining exceptional customer service.
Mentor, supervise, and develop junior engineers, designers, and technical staff.
Participate in recruiting, interviewing, training, and performance development initiatives.
Support business development efforts by preparing proposals, participating in client presentations, and identifying new project opportunities.
Contribute to strategic planning and long-term organizational growth initiatives.