An Engineering & Design firm leading the energy transition for Fortune 500 companies is seeking a Civil Engineer with 10+ years of experience in land development. The ideal candidate has experience in design, project management and business development to lead our alternative fuels civil engineering team. This position demands a proactive individual who can handle extensive production and management tasks, schedule workloads, and coordinate with Project Managers on fast-paced projects. Applicants should possess experience in site civil design, permitting, and proficiency with relevant software applications, including hydrology modeling programs, storm drainage programs, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D. You will be supporting renewable energy projects including...
- Hydrogen,
- Ethanol E85,
- Methanol,
- CNG/LNG,
- Alternative fueling systems
Principal Engineer Responsibilities:
Design Engineering:
- Develops standard or special designs, plans, specifications, and specific job procedures for projects, when applicable.
- Develops and accurately completes LID, WQMP, Hydrology Reports, SWPPP, Cost Estimates, and NOI plans and applications.
- Prepares design calculations; checks and reviews plans, drawings, specifications, and reports
- Designs Conceptual, Preliminary, and Construction Document level Site Plan.
- Designs Site Drainage/Stormwater, Utility plan - Sanitary Sewer Service and Water Service, Demolition and Erosion Control plan.
- Generates Entitlement and Construction document submittal requirements.
- Actively manages design coordination with outside consultants (survey, landscape, structural engineer, and MEP).
- Determines the need for basic data such as field surveys, location of utilities, soil tests, and requests/obtains information through appropriate channels.
- Performs QA/QC, reviews calculations, designs, evaluations, and specifications developed by design staff for accuracy and completeness on all documents within the purview of the civil engineering team.
- Advises company clients, outside consultants, and AHJ's on civil engineering matters.
- As needed, performs difficult research, investigation, and design work.
Project Management:
- Ability to receive assignments in general terms and plan, layout, and direct the work of a group of engineers on a variety of problems.
- Schedules, coordinates, and attends meetings with project teams, client and/or review agencies, and ensures that timely and appropriate documents (exhibits, progress prints, backup data, etc.) required for the meetings are prepared.
- Administers major contracts with consultants/contractors for studies, and design projects.
- Experience with task Management, concept design, and assisting Project Management tasks.
- Familiar with coordinating with clients, attending client meetings, and overseeing quality standards.
Team Management:
- Provides hands-on direction and coordinate the work of a unit with a general program or a specific problem; 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.).
- Maintains work schedules for direct reports and provides direct supervision of team in accordance with the company's policies and applicable laws.
Accountabilities:
- Accountable for all Civil Engineering design activities, including consultant design activities, as well as the accuracy, cost controls, budget, reporting, and timeliness of all assigned projects and related client management.
- Accountable for the quality and accuracy of all Civil Engineering project deliverables, exhibits and documents.
- Responsible for plan check requirements and ensuring compliance with green book, building codes and regulations.
Principal Engineer Required Skills:
Technical Skills
- In-depth knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices, including methods used in the creation of designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and reports. Proficient in drafting, mapping, and field engineering techniques.
- Ability to interpret specifications, plans, and drawings, conduct field engineering, locate engineering information sources, and perform precise engineering calculations.
- Competent in understanding technical engineering inquiries and providing accurate information.
Software Skills
- Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including feature lines, surfaces, grading labels, earthwork, and profiles.
- Skilled in using Autoturn CAD software for truck route design and analysis.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Other Skills
- Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining precision, accuracy, attention to detail, and quality.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, with a focus on accuracy.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
Education and Experience:
Required:
- Civil P.E. License in California.
- BS or MS in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in management, including supervision and development of LID, WQMP, Hydrology Reports, SWPPP, Cost Estimates, and NOI plans.
Preferred:
- Certificates as a Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Developer and Qualified SWPPP Practitioner.
- Experience in coordinating multi-site projects with various disciplines.
- Experience with fuel at underground storage tanks (UST).
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)
Interested? Apply today!
