Civil Engineering Leader

Joining Arup At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. We are looking for an experienced Civil Engineering Leader to join us in the Los Angeles office and play a pivotal role in leading and growing our civil engineering team. The ideal candidate should be a licensed civil engineer with extensive experience in multi‑disciplinary projects serving as a project manager. The role involves technical design, consulting, client engagement, business development, and team leadership. The Opportunity Manage complex multidisciplinary design projects, including oversight of the commercial, contractual, and technical aspects of the project. Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and potential clients and collaborators. Lead the preparation of proposals, bid submissions, and marketing activities. Coordinate with internal market and business leaders to develop strategic opportunities. Serve as senior technical reviewer and QA/QC leader for civil design projects. Provide leadership, mentoring and career development for a team of civil engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence while building a climate of trust and openness within the team. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; Master’s degree preferred. 12+ years of experience in civil engineering. Professional Engineering license is required. Deep knowledge of core civil engineering fundamentals such as stormwater management, low impact development solutions, utility design, grading and earthwork, roadway geometry, pavement design, and accessibility standards. Experience winning and delivering successful projects for local clients in the Los Angeles market. Knowledge of permitting processes for City of Los Angeles (LADBS, LABOE, and the various clearance divisions) and other Southern California cities is desired. Experience managing project delivery and interfacing with project owners, contractors, and outside consultants while maintaining commitment to sustainable design practices. Track‑record of building and managing successful relationships with client organizations. Demonstrable commercial acumen, business savvy, and leadership qualities. Experience delivering projects within operational campuses such as Healthcare (including permitting through HCAI) is preferred. Notable current projects and clients Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center California High Speed Rail Stations Caltech Laboratory for High‑Speed Flight Dynamics LAX Principal Architectural and Engineering On‑call Santa Monica Airport Conversion Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world. The Benefits – What we offer you At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. Benefits that Work At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi‑annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future. Flexible Working We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available. Hiring Range The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Los Angeles is $150,000 to $200,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Los Angeles will differ. Life at Arup – Different People, Shared Values Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross‑cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at . Our application process We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly. Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability. Stay safe online. Recruitment fraud is on the rise, and Arup’s name, logo, and branding have been used in fraudulent job advertisements. Arup will never ask for bank information as part of our recruitment process.

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