Principal Project Engineer

Role overview

RICK Engineering Company invites experienced professionals to join us as a Principal Project Engineer and Manager in San Diego, California 92110. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on meaningful, landmark projects in the San Diego area, helping clients and communities turn their visions into reality. As part of the RICK team, you will learn from and work alongside industry leaders to help shape the future of our built environment.

Qualifications

• BSCE degree
• California registration as a Professional Civil Engineer, or the ability to obtain it within the next six months
• Minimum of eight to twelve years of relevant experience, or the equivalent twelve to fifteen years in the industry

Candidates for this position must demonstrate the following:

• Independent thought and decisive decision-making abilities
• Strong leadership with the ability to manage technical staff
• Demonstrated project management capabilities
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with clients, public agency personnel, and in-house staff

Managerial experience

• Management of construction documents and contracts
• Management of construction support and field coordination
• Management of project schedules and budgets
• Preparation of contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work
• Significant experience in client and public-agency interactions

Technical experience

• Ability to perform conceptual and preliminary engineering design studies, incorporating land use and zoning considerations, site constraints, infrastructure requirements, and potential regulatory issues
• Preparation and processing of regulatory plans
• Preparation and processing of public improvement plans, both private and public
• Ability to perform constructability reviews
• Experience with a range of construction support services
• Knowledge of jurisdictional codes, standards, and procedures in California and the region is strongly preferred
• AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience; CAD experience is required

Additional Skills

• Applies engineering principles, techniques, and procedures for civil design
• Working knowledge of business and management principles related to strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, production procedures, and personnel decisions
• Accepts responsibility for the design team's direction, control, and planning; sets realistic goals and makes independent decisions
• Shows a solid understanding of jurisdictional processing and negotiates effectively
• Demonstrates strong leadership and management abilities, accepts constructive feedback, and manages time efficiently
• Maintains respect and confidence from coworkers and public agencies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of CAD capabilities for preparing exhibits, studies, and final plans

What we offer

Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, 401(k), life and disability insurance, and personal leave. The firm also supports holiday parties, team building activities and events, and an alternative work schedule.

At RICK you will find abundant opportunities for mentorship, growth, and a dynamic work environment. Learn more by visiting www.rickengineering.com

Equal opportunity employer

RICK Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employees are protected by laws designed to prevent discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs. Employees are protected against retaliation if they engage in a protected activity, whistleblowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law.