Job Description

Qualified candidates will have a BSCE degree, California Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer (Strongly Preferred), plus a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in land development and/or public works (required); or the equivalent work experience of twelve (12) years in the industry. Qualified candidates will also have a minimum of eight (8) years of management experience supervising engineers, designers, and project support staff.

Key Qualifications:

• Strong independent thought and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
• Effective management abilities.
• Strong relationship-building skills with clients, public agencies, and in-house teams.

Management Experience Must Include:

• Supervision of engineering design teams.
• Managing project schedules and budgets.
• Preparation and management of contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work.
• Extensive experience with client and public-agency interactions.

Technical Experience Must Include:

• Site assessment and conducting engineering design studies (incorporating infrastructure and regulatory requirements).
• Preparation/processing of regulatory plans.
• Preparation/processing of public improvement plans for public agencies and capital improvement projects.
• Preparation/processing of plans to support land development projects.
• Expert-level experience with Los Angeles and Ventura County Public Works processing.
• Ability to perform constructability reviews.
• Experience providing a range of construction support services.

Software Proficiency Required:

• AutoCAD/Civil 3D
• Microsoft Projects
• Bluebeam

Additional Skills:

• Application of engineering principles, techniques, and procedures in design.
• Strong knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, production procedures, interview and hiring processes.
• Ability to take responsibility for directing, controlling, and planning design team efforts.
• Strong jurisdictional processing knowledge.
• Effective contract negotiation skills.
• High-level leadership and management abilities.
• Ability to accept and apply constructive feedback.
• Strong time management and organization skills.
• Ability to maintain respect and confidence among coworkers and public agencies.
• High-level competence in written and oral communication.
• Knowledge of CAD software for preparing exhibits, studies, and final plans.

Candidate Interview Questions:

1. Do you have an EIT (Engineer in Training) or PE (Professional Engineer) certification? If EIT, where are you in the PE certification process?
2. How much land development and grading experience do you have? Provide examples of relevant projects.
3. What were the reasons for leaving your last three jobs?
4. Explain your design experience in grading and land development.
5. Why does this role interest you?