Civil Engineering
Principal Civil Engineer
Bakersfield, CA
$154,000 to $196,000 a year
The employer is an infrastructure consultancy focused on water, transportation and resilient communities.
We are hiring a Principal Civil Engineer to join our civil engineering team in Bakersfield. You will set technical direction on projects that matter to our customers. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Bakersfield location.
What you’ll do
- Coordinate with municipal reviewers and secure permits
- Prepare cost estimates and quantity takeoffs
- Prepare site, grading, utility and drainage designs for land development projects
- Prepare stormwater reports and calculations
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work
- Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience
- Working knowledge of local and state design standards
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Ability to manage several projects at once
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- Experience with HEC-RAS or SWMM
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT certification
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in Bakersfield, CA is $154,000 – $196,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Annual professional development and certification budget
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) with company match
- Wellness stipend
- Annual performance bonus
- Paid professional licensing and society memberships
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
