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

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:

• 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.