Civil Engineer, PE (Land Dev, 10+ YOE)

Civil Design Project Manager (PE) – Land Development

Hybrid | Northern California Region Salary: $130,000 – $156,000

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer ready to step into a high-impact Project Manager role? This is your chance to join a respected firm with over 40 years of success — a firm where culture, career growth, and technical excellence come together.

This team-centric, people-first organization treats their employees like family and offers the kind of career stability and opportunity that’s hard to find. With a portfolio spanning private and public land development, you’ll take ownership of complex projects while mentoring rising engineers and collaborating with top-tier professionals.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead civil design for a range of site development projects — residential, commercial, and mixed-use

• Manage projects from concept through construction with minimal oversight

• Train and supervise 1–2 junior engineers

• Handle project budgets, schedules, client communication, and agency coordination

• Oversee grading, drainage, utility layout, and stormwater management design

• Conduct site visits, lead consultant coordination, and guide QA/QC for permit-ready plans

What You Bring:

• 10+ years of professional experience in land development civil engineering

• California Professional Engineer (PE) license

• Strong technical skills with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and related software

• Deep knowledge of civil design principles including hydrology, grading, drainage, and stormwater

• Leadership ability, mentorship mindset, and strong communication skills

• A passion for quality design and project ownership

Why Join This Firm?

• Hybrid work environment for better balance

• A 40-year track record of employee development and industry excellence

• Outstanding culture rooted in collaboration, trust, and long-term growth

• Competitive salary and strong benefits package including:

  • Medical, life, and financial benefits

  • Generous PTO and paid holidays

  • 401(k) with Roth options

  • Educational reimbursement and professional license support

Take the next step in your career. Apply now or reach out confidentially to David Meyer at ... or ... to learn more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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