Principal Engineer

Harris & Associates

• $150K — $190K *
Transportation
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field required
  • Professional Engineering (PE) License in CA and relevant states required
  • 15+ years of relevant experience in the transportation market
  • Master's degree in civil engineering or related field preferred
  • Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and engineering-specific software
  • Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and contracts
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical aspects of complex transportation projects, including roadways and pipelines
  • Plan and coordinate the preparation of construction drawings and technical specifications
  • Establish and maintain relationships with clients and engineering teams
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders
  • Prepare technical sections and strategies for proposals
  • Research and write project-related reports
  • Train and mentor junior staff.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
  • Competitive salaries
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentoring
Full Job Description


Technical Lead / Principal Engineer
Lead technical designs, manage project teams, provide QA/QC on design deliverables (i.e. linear pipelines, civil infrastructure, pump station projects, roadways, etc). Apply knowledge of infrastructure design, engineering principles, state regulations, and agency requirements to the design and review process. Offer expertise and technical mentoring.
Position Responsibilities:
Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Leads technical aspects of projects with complex features specific to the transportation market, including roadways, highways, bridges, and pipeline.
  • Plans, schedules, coordinates the preparation of Contract deliverables, including front-end documents, construction drawings, and technical specifications. for multiple major projects
  • Initiates and maintains relationship with transportation market engineering team in Harris, our clients, and our communities
  • Serves as internal and external subject matter expert
  • Helps prepare specific technical sections or strategic approaches for proposals for new work
  • Use sound technical judgment to perform duties and knows when to ask questions, seek assistance, or perform independent research.
  • Remain up-to-date in knowledge of local agency regulations, procedures, and design standards.
  • Effectively interact with peers and clients through written and verbal communication.
  • Research and write reports relating to project assignments.
  • Make verbal presentations at client or Harris meetings.
  • Train and mentor staff.
Requirements:
  • Computer skills including Word, Excel and other Engineering specific software
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field required
  • Master's degree in civil engineering or a related field preferred
  • Professional Engineering (PE) License in CA and relevant state(s) required
  • 15+ years of relevant experience performing engineering work in the transportation market or similar practice of business
  • Establishing and adhering to budgets, schedules, work plans, and contract performance requirements
  • Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to prepare project documentation and correspondence, interact effectively with other team members, interface with clients, and deliver presentations on occasion.
  • Technical skills appropriate for the type of projects assigned.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $150,000-$190,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate
We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

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