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Senior Civil Engineer [83761]

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Our client, a well-established engineering consulting firm, is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join its growing San Diego team. This role will lead land development projects from planning and design through construction support while serving as a technical leader, client partner, and mentor to junior staff.

The San Diego office supports a variety of healthcare, mixed-use, and land development projects and offers a collaborative culture with strong leadership visibility, flexible scheduling, employee-focused benefits, and long-term career growth opportunities.

Senior Civil Engineer Responsibilities:

  • Lead land development projects through all phases of design and delivery
  • Prepare and oversee grading, drainage, stormwater, and hydrology/hydraulic designs and calculations
  • Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D for project design and production
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders
  • Lead multidisciplinary project teams and mentor junior engineers
  • Coordinate with internal AEC teams and outside consultants
  • Support business development and client relationship growth efforts

Senior Civil Engineer Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • California PE license (or ability to obtain)
  • 8+ years of civil engineering and land development experience
  • Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Experience managing projects, budgets, and client relationships
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, including leading projects and mentoring team members
  • Experience within the AEC industry preferred
  • Healthcare and/or mixed-use project experience is a plus

Perks & Benefits:

  • Hybrid work schedule with flexibility on Thursdays and Fridays
  • Collaborative, employee-focused office culture
  • Strong leadership access and mentorship opportunities
  • Team events, volunteer activities, sports teams, and community involvement
  • Fully stocked office kitchen with snacks and beverages
  • Opportunity to work on impactful healthcare and mixed-use developments throughout Southern California

Not eligible for sponsorship.

If you're a licensed Civil Engineer looking to take on project leadership responsibilities while growing with a respected engineering firm, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

Vacancy posted 23 days ago
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