Senior Civil Engineer - SpeakEZ Virtual Solutions LLC

Job Overview:

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join their team in Santa Clara, California. This direct hire position is ideal for a seasoned engineer with a strong background in land development who can manage projects with minimal oversight, mentor junior engineers, and lead teams to successful project completion. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will oversee the production of design from initial concepts to final permitted drawings on multiple projects, ensuring quality and efficiency throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management:

Assist with proposal preparation, including project-specific approaches, scope, staff selection, and resource-loaded schedules.

Participate in contract negotiations, approve client billing, and secure contract amendments for changes to scope and fees.

Plan, organize, direct, and control project team activities with minimal input from team lead.

Maintain project schedules, budgets, and track project risks.

Develop working relationships with clients, contractors, stakeholders, relevant agencies, and more.

Technical Expertise:

Independently design on-site and off-site improvements for the planning and construction of commercial, industrial, and/or high-density residential projects.

Provide accurate designs for grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater treatment.

Prepare civil engineering calculations and other engineering reports.

Assist in the QAQC review of project plan sets.

Perform construction cost estimating and coordinate with municipalities, architects, subconsultants, and clients.

Staff Management:

Mentor junior engineers, set goals, and aid in their professional development.

Provide input on annual employee evaluations and ongoing skill development.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.

10+ years of experience with a Professional Engineering License in CA or 20+ years of experience (non-licensed).

Project Management experience.

Employee Management experience.

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam.

General knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office, Adobe, Internet, etc.

Additional certifications (e.g., QSP/QSD, PMP) are a plus.