Senior Project Engineer ( Full-Time ) San Diego, CA DK
Job Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 160000 - 180000
Posted:
24 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
21 October 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery
- 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.
Client & Agency Coordination:
- 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.
Leadership & Business Development:
- 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.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors 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.
Preferred 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.
Technical Skills:
- 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.
Core Competencies
Technical:
- Land Development Engineering
- Civil Engineering Design
- Project Planning & Execution
- Infrastructure Planning
- Regulatory Compliance
- Construction Support
- Budget & Schedule Management
Professional:
- Leadership & Team Development
- Client Relationship Management
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Communication & Negotiation
- Problem Solving
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Security Clearance Required:No
Visa Candidate Considered:No
Compensation
Base Salary -USD $160000 to $180000
Required Experience:
Senior IC