Senior Professional Engineer - Land DevelopmentDepartment: Civil/Municipal
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: San Juan, PR
DescriptionWe have an incredible opportunity for a
licensed Senior Professional Engineer to join us in our
San Juan, Puerto Rico office to lead a major area of business within our land development segment.
The available position is for the following role with key requirements:
- Senior Professional Engineer
- Land Development Focus
- Licensed PE in Puerto Rico
- 10+ years of experience with stamping experience
The
Senior Project Engineer provides technical leadership and strategic direction for complex civil infrastructure and land development projects. This role is responsible for the full project lifecycle. The role ensures that all designs for roads, bridges, utilities, drainage systems, and public works structures meet client specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Serving as both an expert hands-on contributor and a dedicated mentor, this position plays a key role in advancing technical excellence and strengthening the firm's reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
What You'll Be Doing:- Leads and manages the design team during the conceptual and development phases of projects.
- Develops detailed action plans and resource estimates for labor, materials, and timelines required to successfully complete projects.
- Evaluates and selects vendors based on technical competence, capabilities, resources, and financial stability.
- Monitors project progress, comparing actual performance and costs against established estimates, and recommend adjustments as needed.
- Partners with the design team to revise and refine project plans in response to challenges or changing requirements.
- Prepares and presents regular project status reports, including progress, risks, and financial updates, to senior leadership.
- Coordinate with project engineers across other locations to exchange knowledge, solutions, and best practices.
- Provide strategic direction to multidisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages technical growth and efficiency.
- Serve as a mentor to junior and mid-level engineers, sharing knowledge, reviewing work, and providing the guidance necessary to achieve optimal performance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What You'll Need:Required Experience & Skills:- Experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with project management platforms such as Deltek VantagePoint and Smartsheet.
- Experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
- Strong analytical skills for reviewing costs, preparing budget reports, and evaluating project performance.
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Effective multi-tasking and project management skills, ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets.
- Critical thinking and sound independent judgment in problem-solving and decision-making.
- Maintains high standards of accuracy and quality, shows dependability and self-motivation, and adapts effectively to evolving project demands.
- Valid stated-issued driver's license with a clean driving record.
Education and Experience: - B.S. in Civil/Environmental Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
- 5+ years of engineering experience in civil engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; or ability and commitment to obtain licensure within one (1) year of hire.
Work Environment:The work environment features below are representative of those an employee meets while performing the essential functions of the role.
This position is in a professional office environment. The person in this role will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, and filing cabinets.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to effectively perform the essential functions of the role.
The person in this position may require sitting or standing for long periods of time and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Compensation & Benefits:- Dependent upon experience.
- CPH offers Medical, Dental and Vision and Long-Term Disability with a quality insurance company.
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
- 401K, Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave.
