Senior Civil Engineer

Job DescriptionJob Description

Tom Widroe here of The Widroe Group with another exciting career opportunity to announce, this time for Civil Engineers. This position is NOT in San Diego, but rather here in beautiful San Luis Obispo, CA.

Our client is a world class, full service Architecture and Engineering firm with in-house Architects, Civil Engineers, Surveyors and Project Managers. With energetic, entrepreneurial leadership and an unwavering commitment to best practices. The right person for the job is not only a superb civil engineer technically, but also manages projects including both staff and budgets.

If qualified and at all interested, please let us know ASAP. Life in San Luis Obispo is fantastic and the people with whom you'd work are lovely as well.

Feel free to contact me directly and I will be happy to have a chat.

Civil Engineering Director

Location: San Luis Obispo, CA

Education:
- B.A. in Civil Engineering (Masters optional)
- California P.E. License
- QSP/QSD Certification ()

Responsibilities

Technical Experience may include:
- Project Management: Assign team members’ time efficiently across projects to meet budgets, timelines, and deliverables as planned. Responsible for maintaining departmental quality control based on established project management baselines.
- Leadership in Design Process: Act as the leader of the design process from documentation to implementation for public works and land development projects.
- QA/QC Processes: Develop or perform quality assurance and quality control processes for project risk mitigation.
- Engineering Design Studies:** Conduct preliminary engineering design studies, assessing site constraints and potential regulatory issues.
- Subdivision Maps:** Prepare and process tentative and final subdivision maps.
- Public Improvement Plans:** Prepare and process public improvement plans for public agencies and development plans for commercial and residential projects.
- Hydrologic Studies:** Prepare and review accompanying hydrologic studies and drainage reports.

Leadership and Communication
- Listen and communicate effectively and professionally in a variety of settings, including interactions with sub-consultants, conferences, networking events, and governmental agencies.
- Exhibit a proactive approach to decision-making; demonstrate sound judgment and support reasoning for decisions, ensuring appropriate stakeholder involvement in the process.
- Foster a growth-oriented mentality within the team.

Marketing and Business Development
- Procure and manage sales through existing clients, repeat work, new contracts, or new business development activities.
- Evaluate which projects to pursue (private/public) and review proposals made by the marketing coordinator to ensure adequacy of budgets, timelines, and scopes while addressing design risks.

Skills
- Knowledge of SWPPP
- Project Management
- Civil 3D
- AutoCAD
- HydroCAD (desired but not necessary)
- HEC-RAS (desired but not necessary)

Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible work schedule

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Our client offers a relaxed, open work environment with a diverse, multicultural team. We provide our employees the freedom to innovate while trusting them to uphold their responsibilities.

They are an architecture, civil engineering, and surveying firm based in San Luis Obispo, CA, with over 40 years of experience. Our focus is on providing our clients with a comprehensive design experience while fostering meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues to promote collaboration.

With a proud history spanning over four decades, this firm boasts an extensive portfolio includes a range of successful projects, some of which feature office buildings, wineries, laboratory facilities, residential developments, restaurants, markets, telecommunication antennas, industrial buildings, roadway design, bike paths, and subdivision maps, among others.

Quality of Life in San Luis Obispo and the Central Coast
San Luis Obispo and the Central Coast of California offer a distinctive quality of life characterized by stunning landscapes, a mild climate, and a vibrant community. enjoy a myriad of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and beach outings, fostered by the area’s natural beauty. The local culture thrives on its diverse culinary scene, wineries, and art events, creating a welcoming and enriched lifestyle.

Additionally, for those considering relocation, there are new single-family homes available in developments such as San Luis Ranch. This community offers modern living in an ideal setting, blending comfort with the conveniences of contemporary amenities. To learn more about these available homes, visit [San Luis Ranch](https://www.sanluisranch.com).

Company DescriptionSince 1998, The Widroe Group has been serving clients in engineering, professional services, technology, healthcare, government, agriculture, manufacturing and more. Our currency is trust and something we have worked hard to gain from both clients and candidates. Making change is serious business and we maintain strict confidence as you seek to hire or look to be hired. Let’s move forward together!Company DescriptionSince 1998, The Widroe Group has been serving clients in engineering, professional services, technology, healthcare, government, agriculture, manufacturing and more. Our currency is trust and something we have worked hard to gain from both clients and candidates. Making change is serious business and we maintain strict confidence as you seek to hire or look to be hired. Let’s move forward together!