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Senior Civil Engineer

Bright Sky Recruiting
Full-time
On-site
Irvine, United States
Key Responsibilities: 


1. Act as central design figure on team by designing the layout of grading, street improvements and 
underground facilities within FEI design standards, agency processing requirements and client 
expectations and by performing complex design tasks and solving major design problems.

2. Ensure quality of design and implement new ideas through supervision, participation plan reviews and 
training of junior staff.

3. Assist team leader in client/agency interaction. Endeavor to build lasting relationships and respect with 
clients.

4. Attend meetings and conference calls as appropriate. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned: 


• Under the direction of the Manager, help develop the design concept and design standards, coordinate 
with governmental agencies and act as a design resource for team members.
• Train and coach junior team members contributing to team's professional growth.
• Prepare cost estimates, develop schedules and coordinate the work of the design team with Manager.
• Prepare technical reports and calculations (hydrology, hydraulics, sewer capacity, earthwork, water 
demand, etc.).
• Assure work/design is of high quality, cost effective and meets the agency standards. Is it "buildable"?
• Performs complex design tasks and solves major design problems.
• Supervise Interns, Associate Engineers, Designers and Engineers plus render assistance in order to 
maintain project schedule. Coordinate staffing needs with Manager.
• Serves as design resource and leader for team in absence of Manager.
• Assists Manager with proposal, schedule and “extras” preparation.
• Initiate, implement and promote new ideas and procedures.
• Provide surveyors with staking plans and help resolve construction discrepancies.
• Provide construction support and develop responses to RFI’s.
• Provide subordinate team members with complete information and criteria for completion of work.
• Provide training opportunities which contribute to team members’ professional development.
• Determine plan or report format and complete the necessary documentation for the design package.
• Assist Manager in processing plans for approval.
• Punctuality and regular attendance.


Minimum Qualifications: 


Supervisory Responsibilities 
Train and coach junior members of the team 
 
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential 
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or 
ability required.
 
Education, Experience & Knowledge Any combination of a bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Civil 
Engineering or equivalent discipline from a four-year college or university and civil engineering 
design experience totaling four years; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
Minimum three years independently solving complex engineering problems within land 
development. EIT certification is required. PE license or commitment to obtaining PE license within two 
years of hire/promotion is required. Well-developed problem solving, decision-making, 
communication and team-building skills. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D required.