Principal Engineer, PE

As a Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for providing hands-on technical expertise and direction to the Alternative Fuels team in designing and value engineering our client’s programs upholding the highest engineering ethics and standards of conduct. In this role you will be engaged in basic project functions of production, coordination, planning, organizing, directing, and quality control as well as providing mentoring to technical professionals to assist in their training and development. Fiedler Group is seeking a highly motivated Civil Engineer who is excited to become part of a growing industry in Alternative Energy.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides hands-on direction and coordination of all civil design activities, identifying potential design and scheduling issues and implementing cost-effective solutions, managing and evaluating both direct reports and outside consultants (civil, survey, landscape, Geotech, etc.)
• Completes Conceptual and Preliminary Site Plan development; Determination of Civil / Stormwater design requirements; Entitlement design submittals; Design coordination of outside design consultants (civil, survey, and landscape); Construction document development; Development of WQMP, SWPPP, NOI plans and applications; and Bid and construction support.
• Prepare / review basis of design reports, design memos, construction specifications, and other project-related documents, as needed.
• Defines scope of work for each project, and has full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, assigning project tasks and, approving all drawing packages, exhibits and documents assembled.
• Prepares and/or distributes cost estimates, proposals, schedules, timelines and any scheduled Project deliverables (i.e. status reports, meeting reports, site specific reports, conceptual and preliminary plans, drawings, etc.) to project manager and/or client.
• Timely recognize cost over-runs and communicate out of scope work to respective project managers along with providing accurate design services proposals and/or change orders.
• Schedules, coordinates and attends meetings with project team, client and/or review agencies, and ensures that timely and appropriate documents (exhibits, progress prints, backup data, etc.) required for the meetings are prepared by the team.
• Engages in negotiations on behalf of our clients’ interests, and successfully acquires all project permit approvals.
• Works with team to develop novel approaches and solutions to technical problems. Recommends changes or improvements to plans and programs.
• Shares experiences and insight with the design team to help the team produce deliverables that are sound and follow local design standards, criteria, guidelines and engineering practices.
• Provides technical advice and counsel to clients, assisting them in achieving accurate understanding of project issues.
• Reviews for accuracy and approves employee timecards and consultant invoices according to company standards
• Responsible for quality control checks, reviewing calculations, designs, evaluations and specifications developed by design staff for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensures that all deliverables issued by Fiedler Group are accurate, complete, and comply with customer’s standards / specifications, and applicable codes
• Responsible for the accuracy, cost controls, budget, reporting, and timeliness of all assigned projects and related client management.
• Responsible for ensuring team members thoroughly understand and apply all relevant client design standards and procedures.
• Responsible for managing all aspects of assigned civil projects including Control, Organization, Planning and Communication with internal and external team members, jurisdictional agencies, and client representatives.
• Leads in the preparation of proposals, RFP bid submittals, and contracts.
• Responsible for the Direct supervision of the Civil Design Team in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws up to and including interviewing, hiring, training, and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May directly supervise civil engineering and design employees in the California office. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Competencies

Intellectual

• Analytical – Collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management – Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
• Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Interpersonal

• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Leadership

• Visionary Leadership – Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
• Change Management – Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Delegation – Delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to the person; gives authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results.
• Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Managing People – Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; takes responsibility for subordinates’ activities; makes self available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth; solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); fosters quality focus in others; improves processes, products and services; continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Organization

• Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
• Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
• Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Strategic Thinking – Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization’s strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.

Self-Management

• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative – Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation – Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.

Business Contacts

• Client representatives
• Various Fiedler Group consultants
• Various City, County, and State jurisdictional representatives

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent; or 15+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary: Up to $190,000 per year

Benefits

• Up to 95% paid Medical (HMO & PPO), 90% paid Dental (Employee)
• 100% paid Vision, LTD, Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health and Wellness Benefit
• 401(k) Plan with immediate vesting and company matching
• Discretionary Bonuses
• Tiered Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 15 days/year
• PTO Cash Out Option
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Holiday Get-Togethers & Firm-wide celebrations and events
• Training and Educational Opportunities

Schedule

• Full-Time, Monday to Friday, Hybrid (Remote Thursday/Friday)