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3mo ago

Principal Project Engineer

RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA

3mo ago Closed

$125k - $160k/yr Full time Senior AutoCAD California PE

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed May 12, 2026).

Job Description

RICK Engineering Company seeks a Principal Project Engineer on site in San Diego, CA to lead a multi-disciplinary team on landmark projects in the region. This role emphasizes meaningful project delivery, client and public-agency collaboration, and hands-on leadership. The position offers a generous benefits package and opportunities for professional growth, including medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, 401(k), life and disability insurance, personal leave, plus holiday parties, team-building activities, and an alternative work schedule.

Responsibilities

Direct the creation and management of construction documents and contracts
Oversee construction support activities and field coordination
Drive project schedules and budgets to achieve milestones
Prepare contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work
Interact with clients and public agencies to advance project goals
Lead design and support staff across multi-discipline efforts
Conduct conceptual and preliminary engineering studies considering land use, zoning, site constraints, infrastructure needs, and regulatory considerations
Prepare and process regulatory plans and public improvement plans (private and public)
Perform constructability reviews and coordinate a range of construction support services
Utilize AutoCAD and Civil 3D; CAD experience is required
Apply civil engineering principles and procedures to design work
Leverage business and management practices related to strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, production, hiring, and team coordination
Assume responsibility for directing the design team, setting realistic goals, and making independent decisions
Maintain thorough knowledge of jurisdictional processing and negotiate effectively
Demonstrate strong leadership, respond constructively to feedback, and manage time efficiently
Foster positive relationships with colleagues and public agency personnel
Communicate clearly in both written and verbal forms
Leverage CAD capabilities to prepare exhibits, studies, and final plans

Requirements

BSCE degree
California Professional Civil Engineer registration or ability to obtain within six months
Eight to twelve years of relevant experience, or twelve to fifteen years equivalent in this industry

Technologies

AutoCAD
Civil 3D

Benefits

Generous benefits package
Medical, dental, vision coverage, profit sharing, 401(k), life and disability insurance, and personal leave
Holiday parties, team-building activities, and an alternative work schedule

What we offer

A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, 401(k), life and disability insurance, and personal leave
Company-sponsored holiday events, team-building activities, and flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

Independent thought and decision-making abilities
Strong leadership and supervisory capability with at least three years of experience managing technical staff
Proven project management skills
Ability to build and sustain positive relationships with clients, public-agency personnel, and in-house teams

Additional Skills

Apply engineering principles and civil design techniques
Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, production processes, interviewing and hiring, and coordinating teams
Take ownership of design team direction and planning; set realistic goals and make independent decisions
Deep understanding of jurisdictional processing and negotiation
Demonstrated leadership and effective time management, with receptiveness to feedback
Strong interpersonal respect and confidence among coworkers and public agencies
Excellent written and oral communication abilities
Proficiency in CAD for preparing exhibits, studies, and final plans

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