Principal Project Engineer

Salary: Confidential

Location: Riverside, California

Posted: September 25 2025

Minimum Degree:

Relocation Assistance: Available

Job description:

Are you an experienced civil engineer ready to lead transformative projects and make a tangible impact on your community? We are seeking a Principal Project Engineer to join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team in Riverside, CA. This role offers the opportunity to manage high-profile projects, mentor talented staff, and collaborate with industry leadersall while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Why This Role Is Exciting:

Lead landmark civil engineering projects that shape the Riverside region.

Work alongside top-tier engineers, designers, and project managers in a collaborative environment.

Take ownership of projects from conceptual design through construction, applying your expertise to real-world challenges.

Enjoy opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and career growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Management & Leadership:

  • Supervise and mentor technical staff, guiding design teams toward successful project delivery.
  • Manage construction documents, contracts, field coordination, project schedules, and budgets.
  • Prepare contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with clients, public agencies, and internal teams.

Technical Expertise:

  • Conduct conceptual and preliminary engineering design studies, considering land use, zoning, site constraints, infrastructure, and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare and process regulatory and public improvement plans (both private and public).
  • Perform constructability reviews and provide construction support services.
  • Apply in-depth knowledge of jurisdictional codes, standards, and procedures in California.
  • Utilize AutoCAD and Civil 3D for design, exhibits, studies, and final plans.

Additional Skills:

  • Apply engineering principles, techniques, and procedures effectively.
  • Utilize strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership techniques to manage teams efficiently.
  • Set realistic goals, make independent decisions, and respond effectively to feedback.
  • Negotiate, communicate, and collaborate effectively with clients, co-workers, and public agencies.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

  • BSCE degree with CA Professional Civil Engineer registrationor ability to obtain within 6 months.
  • 612 years of relevant experience (or 815 years equivalent industry experience).
  • Minimum of 3 years managing technical staff with demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
  • Strong project management abilities and experience in client and public-agency interactions.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D required.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life & Disability Insurance, and Profit Sharing.
  • Flexible work arrangements and alternative schedules.
  • Team-building events, holiday celebrations, and a culture of mentorship, growth, and innovation.

This is your chance to join a forward-thinking, community-focused team where your expertise and leadership will directly impact the success of landmark civil engineering projectswithout revealing the company name until youre ready.

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