Senior Project Engineer ( Full-Time ) San Diego, CA - DK
$160,000–$180,000 year
On-siteSan Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead and manage civil engineering and land development projects from planning through construction completion, overseeing bid packages, specifications, and contract documents. Develop project schedules, budgets, and fee proposals while conducting conceptual studies, zoning analysis, and site feasibility assessments. Coordinate field observations, constructability reviews, and regulatory plans with clients, developers, consultants, and public agencies to ensure compliance with California jurisdictional requirements. Mentor junior engineers, supervise technical staff, and support business development by preparing proposals and identifying new opportunities. Requires a BSCE, active California PE license, and 15+ years of experience.
Required Qualifications
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- 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
- Experience preparing proposals, fee estimates, and supporting business development initiatives
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