Senior Civil Engineer *Direct Hire | San Diego, CA (Hybrid: Mon-Wed in Office, Thu-Fri Flexible) | $100,000-$140,000 + Discretionary Annual Bonus*
A well-established engineering consulting firm is seeking a *Senior Civil Engineer* to join its growing San Diego team. This role will lead land development projects from planning and design through construction support while serving as a technical leader, client partner, and mentor to junior staff.
The San Diego office supports a variety of *healthcare, mixed-use, and land development projects* and offers a collaborative culture with strong leadership visibility, flexible scheduling, employee-focused benefits, and long-term career growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
* Lead land development projects through all phases of design and delivery
* Prepare and oversee grading, drainage, stormwater, and hydrology/hydraulic designs and calculations
* Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D for project design and production
* Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables
* Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders
* Lead multidisciplinary project teams and mentor junior engineers
* Coordinate with internal AEC teams and outside consultants
* Support business development and client relationship growth efforts
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
* California PE license (or ability to obtain)
* 8+ years of civil engineering and land development experience
* Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
* Experience managing projects, budgets, and client relationships
* Demonstrated leadership experience, including leading projects and mentoring team members
* Experience within the AEC industry preferred
* Healthcare and/or mixed-use project experience is a plus
Why Join?
* Hybrid work schedule with flexibility on Thursdays and Fridays
* Collaborative, employee-focused office culture
* Strong leadership access and mentorship opportunities
* Team events, volunteer activities, sports teams, and community involvement
* Fully stocked office kitchen with snacks and beverages
* Opportunity to work on impactful healthcare and mixed-use developments throughout Southern California
*Not eligible for sponsorship.*
If you're a licensed Civil Engineer looking to take on project leadership responsibilities while growing with a respected engineering firm, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.
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