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Senior Project Engineer – Civil (CIP)

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Base pay range

$121,000.00/yr - $163,000.00/yr

Salary Range:

$121k - $163k DOQ

Background

Hoch Consulting is currently seeking a highly motivated and innovative Senior Project Engineer to join our team.Key duties include project management, drafting, permit support, design support for various capital improvement projects including but limited to parks, trails, streets, storm drains, signals, pump stations, pipelines, vertical structures, client interaction, preparation of specification & cost estimates, staff and client coordination, marketing and business development, and construction management and inspection support.The successful candidate must be self-motivated and ambitious, possessing excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills that will allow for the candidate to engage in a variety of projects and to collaborate with employees, clients, and project partners at all levels.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.

Project Management

Coordinate with clients, project stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and various regulatory agencies.

Collect data required to assist with the preparation of cost estimates, schedules, reports, RFPs, SOW’s, and other project documentation; provide recommendations and prepare documents in support of project goals.

Research codes, guidance, policies, procedures, processes, criteria and Local, State and Federal laws and regulations and provide sound technical recommendations.

Perform field investigations, review as-builts, and determine existing conditions; document and report findings and observations to include data collected.

Review technical reports to ensure compliance with project goals.

Prepare staff reports, bid documents, presentations, and other administrative documentation in support of the projects.

Provide QA/QC of design documents prepared for projects.

Manage project subconsultants including coordination, monitoring budget and cost, manage billings, etc.

Manage consultants working with Agencies on behalf of the Agency

Serve as a Contracted Project Manager for various agencies including water districts, cities, and other local agencies.

Prepare engineering analyses and calculations.Update analyses and calculations throughout the project progression.

Develop contract drawings.Development may include drafting and/or design using AutoCAD and/or Microstation.

Prepare contract specifications applicable to the client’s preferences and project needs.

Prepare exhibits to convey engineering and design principles to clients, managers, and the public.

Develop reports to convey engineering and design concepts and philosophies.

Perform special projects, as needed.

Construction Management & Inspection

Act as the “information hub” to ensure continuity and coordination of work.

Responsible for reviewing Request for Information (RFI) and submittals.

Prepare and execute potential change orders including time extensions.

Inspect all work to assure compliance with plans and specifications.

Develop progress reports.

May supervise staff, including establishing and communicating performance expectations, providing positive and constructive feedback, and conducting on-the-job training of project engineers and interns.

Develop and manage project schedule and other project controls.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s OR master’s degree in civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering with 10+ years of civil engineering experience. A valid PE license is required with a current California PE license strongly . Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage tasks for multiple technically complex projects simultaneously utilizing local and remotely located personnel with specialized skills.Experience with planning, design, and/or technical analysis with a variety of CIP projects – including but not limited to storm drains, traffic engineering, streets, parks, buildings, sewer/water pipelines, and pump stations – is highly desired.Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare project reports, summarize engineering and model analyses in concise understandable , and present information to various internal and external stakeholder groups is desired.Experience working as a project manager for a public agency within California is highly desired. The ability to effectively work with a multitude of personalities is also desired.

Full Time Benefits include: 14 paid vacation days, 13 paid sick days, 12 paid holidays, paid parental, bereavement, jury duty, and giveback (volunteer) leave, Health (medical, dental, and vision) Insurance, a wellness stipend, retirement plan with up to 4% salary match, life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term insurance, employee assistance program, climate change mitigation incentives, and company cell phone.

Application Procedure

Even at an engineering firm, communication is critical to our job.As part of your application, we request that you provide a cover letter discussing your unique skills and experiences that make you a strong candidate for Hoch Consulting. Include any relevant projects or roles you've undertaken and explain your interest in working with our team and within our industry.

Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and references to wbostwick@hochconsulting.com.No agencies or calls please.

Seniority level

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type Full-time

Job function

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Civil Engineering

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Senior Project Engineer – Civil (CIP)

United States
Full time

Published on 08/05/2025

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