Professional Engineer - Project Manager

Professional Engineer - Project Manager (OOJ - 36989)

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update Last updated: Jun/17/2025

Job Description

Project Manager - Professional Engineer (ENG3006)

Location: Mission Viejo, CA

Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 per year (based on experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Benefits: Health, vision, dental, 401(k), 11 paid holidays (including a floating holiday), generous PTO package

Position Overview:

A growing structural engineering firm in Mission Viejo, CA is seeking a licensed Civil Engineer or Structural Engineer to join the team as a Project Manager / Professional Engineer. This role oversees a team of one to three staff and is responsible for managing various structural engineering projects across residential, commercial, education, and renewable energy sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage project teams, including engineers and drafters

Perform structural analysis, designs, calculations, and detailing

Review and interpret contracts, scopes of work, and change orders

Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget

Maintain strong communication with clients and internal teams

Drive project success through team motivation and technical oversight

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering with a Structural or Civil emphasis

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in California - Civil or Structural

5+ years of experience in structural engineering design

Proven project management or team leadership experience

Experience with structural calculations in residential, commercial, education, and/or solar sectors

Proficient in AutoCAD 2015 or newer (2D), Enercalc, and RISA

Strong skills in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and Adobe

Ideal Candidate Traits:

Strong leadership and team management abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication

Detail-oriented with solid time management skills

Committed to client satisfaction and project quality

Motivated to grow in a supportive and collaborative environment

Why is This a Great Opportunity :

Work Environment & Culture:

This is a family-oriented, forward-thinking company that encourages innovation, professional growth, and work-life balance. Employees enjoy a fun and inclusive culture with company lunches, team-building events, and community involvement initiatives.

Salary: $100,000-$100,000 per year (DOE)

Benefits: Health, vision, dental, 401(k) plan, 11 paid holidays (including one floating holiday), generous PTO

Visa sponsorship provided:

No

Location:

Mission Viejo, California, USA

Remote Status:

No Remote

Pay Type:

Annual Salary

Occupational Categories:

Engineering/ Manufacturing/ Production/ Operations

Industry(ies):

Architectural/ Engineering/ Design Services