Principal Project Engineer

Position Overview

Are you ready to take the next step in your civil engineering career? We’re seeking a Principal Project Engineer / Project Manager for a confidential leadership role at a well-respected, multi-disciplinary firm in the Riverside area. Focused on Land Development projects in both the public and private sectors, you’ll join a collaborative team working on high-profile developments across the Inland Empire and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee design and production of construction documents for land development projects
• Manage contracts, scopes of work, schedules, and budgets
• Supervise and mentor engineering and design staff, emphasizing leadership and teamwork
• Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and fee estimates
• Lead client and agency meetings and maintain ongoing relationships
• Perform constructability reviews and support during construction
• Conduct conceptual and preliminary site planning including zoning, constraints, infrastructure, and regulatory review
• Prepare and process improvement plans (grading, street, sewer, water, storm drain)
• Coordinate with planners, surveyors, architects, and other consultants
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D effectively

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
• Professional Civil Engineer license in California (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• 8–12 years of progressive experience in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Land Development
• Minimum of 3 years in a project management or supervisory role
• Strong client management and public agency coordination skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of California jurisdictional codes and entitlement processes
• Proven success leading land development projects from design through construction
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead a team and grow client relationships
• Comfortable working independently and making key decisions