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Senior Civil Engineer [83761]

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Job Description

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.

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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.

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Senior Civil Engineer Responsibilities:

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

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

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  • Hybrid work schedule with flexibility on Thursdays and Fridays
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  • Collaborative, employee-focused office culture
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  • Strong leadership access and mentorship opportunities
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  • Team events, volunteer activities, sports teams, and community involvement
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  • Fully stocked office kitchen with snacks and beverages
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  • Opportunity to work on impactful healthcare and mixed-use developments throughout Southern California
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Not eligible for sponsorship.

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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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