Civil Engineer Jobs in San Diego, CA

Job Title: Civil Project Engineer Manager

Location: San Diego, CA

Work Arrangement: On-site (Full-Time)

Compensation: $130,000 – $160,000 annually

About the Organization

Our client is a leading multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm providing innovative civil engineering, planning, surveying, and design solutions for public and private sectors. Recognized for high-quality infrastructure, they foster a collaborative workspace committed to professional development and technical excellence.

!!! CRITICAL: STRICT SOURCING REQUIREMENTS !!!

Target Sector:

ONLY candidates with experience at Private Engineering/Consulting firms specializing in Land Development design .

Industry Exclusions (DO NOT SUBMIT):

We do NOT accept candidates from Construction Management, Geotechnical, Structural Engineering, Public Works, or Environmental sectors.

Work Setting:

This is an Office-based Design Role . We are NOT looking for field-based, site-based, or construction management candidates.

Primary Function:

Managers must have a background in managing teams of designers in an office setting, not construction crews.

Location:

Candidates must be Local to San Diego, CA and fully commutable to our office daily.

Position Summary The Civil Project Engineer Manager will lead civil engineering projects from planning through construction while managing project teams, client relationships, budgets, and schedules. This role requires a licensed or license-eligible Professional Civil Engineer with strong technical expertise and leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery:
• Manage civil engineering projects from conceptual design through construction; develop and manage schedules, budgets, contracts, and scopes of work.
• Engineering Design:
• Perform conceptual and preliminary engineering design studies considering land use, zoning, infrastructure requirements, site constraints, and regulatory compliance.
• Team Leadership:
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, supervise technical staff, mentor engineering personnel, and provide clear technical guidance in an office setting.
• Review
• Compliance:
• Review construction documents, regulatory plans, and public improvement plans while conducting rigorous constructability reviews.
• Client Coordination:
• Coordinate with clients and consultants; prepare fee proposals and support business development through successful project execution.
• Required Qualifications
• Education:
• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE).
• Licensing:
• Professional Civil Engineer (PE) license is
• Mandatory .
• Experience:
• 5–10 years of relevant civil engineering experience
• specifically in Land Development design at private companies , with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Project Management:
• Proven background managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, and technical teams within land development.
• Core Skills:
• Strong independent decision-making, excellent communication, and client relationship management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with California local jurisdictions.
• Deep knowledge of California engineering codes, standards, and permitting requirements.
• Background in land development and site design.
• Technical Skills
• AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency (Strictly Required):
• Must be highly skilled in using Civil 3D for land development design.
• Construction document and public improvement plan preparation.
• Regulatory permitting, approvals, and construction administration.
• Proposal and contract preparation along with cost management.
• Compensation

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of $130,000 – $160,000
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Profit Sharing Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, and alternative work schedule options
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities