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Principal Engineering Designer

Rick Engineering Co

Job Description

Job Description

If you are looking for a place to grow your career and make a difference – RICK is the place for you! As a Principal Engineer Designer in San Diego, CA you will have an opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team on meaningful, landmark projects in Southern California. As a RICK team member, you will help clients and communities turn their dreams into reality. You will learn from and work alongside industry-leading experts and together shape the future of tomorrow. At RICK you will find an abundance of opportunities for mentorship, growth, and (of course) fun! Learn more by visiting

Qualifications

  • Candidate will have 4 years experience in land development plus BSCE or the equivalent work experience of 8 years.
  • Experience must include the ability to take grading plans from conceptual design to final plans, as well as preparation and processing of maps and plans for subdivision and land development projects, including road design, drainage and earthwork calculations.
  • Must have knowledge of jurisdictional codes, standards and procedures preferably in California.
  • AutoCad/Civil 3D experience required.

EIT preferred, ability to obtain CA PE License within 12 months of hire preferred.

What We Offer

  • Additional compensation offered with overtime and bonus potential.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Profit Sharing, 401K, and Life and Disability Insurance and Personal Leave
  • Company Events
  • Holiday Parties, Team Building Activities and Events and Alternative Work Schedule

Rick Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Rick's employees are protected by laws designed to protect employees from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs. Rick's employees are also protected against retaliation if they engage in a protected activity, whistleblowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law.

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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