Principal Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your civil engineering career with a firm that values leadership, mentorship, and meaningful work? We’re partnering with a well-respected, multi-disciplinary firm that is seeking a Principal Project Engineer / Project Manager to join their team in the Riverside area. This is a confidential search for a leadership position focused specifically on Land Development projects —both public and private.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team that works on impactful, high-profile developments across the Inland Empire and beyond. If you're looking to grow within a forward-thinking environment while leading teams and working directly with clients, this may be the right fit.

Requirements :

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 a clear emphasis on Land Development

Minimum of 3 years in a project management or supervisory role

Strong client management and public agency coordination skills

What You’ll Be Doing :

Project Management & Leadership :

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

Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and fee estimates

Lead client and agency meetings and maintain ongoing relationships

Perform constructability reviews and support during construction

Technical Responsibilities :

Conceptual and preliminary site planning (zoning, constraints, infrastructure, and regulatory review)

Preparation and processing of improvement plans (grading, street, sewer, water, storm drain)

Coordination with planners, surveyors, architects, and other consultants

Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D is required

Ideal Candidate Traits :

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

Ability to lead a team and grow client relationships

Comfortable working independently and making key decisions