Principal Project Engineer

San Diego, United States | Posted on 04/27/2026 Salary $125,000.00 To $160,000.00 Annually State/Province California Country United States Job Description Salary Range: $125,000.00 To $160,000.00 Annually As a Principal Project Engineer/Manager in San Diego, CA you will have an opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team on meaningful, landmark projects in the San Diego, CA area. As a 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.

Requirements Qualifications Qualified candidate will have a BSCE degree CA Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer, (or ability to obtain in next 6 months) A minimum of eight (8-12) years relevant experience; or the equivalent work experience of twelve (12-15) years in this industry. Candidates for this position must demonstrate: Independent thought and decision-making abilities Must demonstrate strong independent thought and decision-making abilities A minimum of three years management experience supervising the work of technical staff required Possess demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills Demonstrate Project management ability Be adept in establishing and maintaining strong and positive working relationships with clients/public-agency personnel and in-house staff Managerial experience will include the following: Management of construction documents and contracts Management of construction support and field coordination Management of project schedules and budgets Preparation of contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work Significant experience in client and public-agency interactions Management of Design and Support Staff Technical experience will include the following: Ability to perform conceptual and preliminary engineering design studies (incorporating land use and zoning considerations, assessment and consideration of site constraints, infrastructure requirements, and potential regulatory issues) Preparation/processing of regulatory plans Preparation/processing of public improvement plans (private and public) Ability to perform constructability reviews Experience with a range of construction support services Knowledge of jurisdictional codes, standards, and procedures in the State of CA and the region is strongly preferred. AutoCAD/Civil 3D.

CAD experience is required. Additional Skills: Applies engineering principles, techniques, and procedures for Civil Engineering design Possesses working knowledge of business and management principles associated with strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production procedures, interview and hiring methods and the coordination of people Accepts and carries out responsibility for the design team's direction, control and planning; sets realistic goals and makes decisions independently Exhibits a thorough understanding of jurisdictional processing Demonstrates a high level of leadership & management ability; accepts and responds appropriately to constructive feedback with others and applies seasoned time management Relates well and maintains a high level of respect and confidence from co-workers, public agencies Demonstrates a high level of competence in written and oral communication Possesses knowledge of CAD and its capabilities for preparing exhibits, studies and/or final plans What We Offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Profit Sharing, 401K, and Life and Disability Insurance and Personal Leave Holiday Parties, Team Building Activities and Events and Alternative Work Schedule #J-18808-Ljbffr