Senior Civil Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer

Type: W-2, Benefited, Direct Hire

Location: Irvine, CA

Industry: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure Design

Compensation: $120,000-$150,000/yr.

Company Overview:

Our client is a well-established civil engineering firm based in Southern California, known for delivering complex infrastructure solutions with a focus on municipal and public works projects. With a collaborative and quality-driven environment, they specialize in engineering services that support city agencies and public entities in improving critical infrastructure such as streets, stormwater systems, and utilities. This firm offers long-term stability, a strong backlog of projects, and leadership opportunities for engineers looking to grow their careers in public-sector civil design.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to lead the design and delivery of public works across Southern California. The Senior Engineer will serve as a technical lead, project manager, and mentor for junior staff while ensuring project deliverables meet quality, schedule, and budget expectations. This is a hands-on role for a licensed engineer ready to play a major part in municipal infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and prepare detailed plans, specifications, and estimates for grading, street improvements, drainage, sewer, and utility infrastructure projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

• Lead project planning, design coordination, quality control, and client communication from concept through construction support.

• Manage and deliver projects for public agencies and municipalities, including roadway rehabilitation and widenings, sewer and water design, and stormwater management.

• Perform and review engineering calculations, technical reports, and hydrology/hydraulics studies.

• Coordinate with agencies for plan check, permitting, and project approvals.

• Mentor and support junior engineers, drafters, and designers.

• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resource allocations.

• Serve as a key client liaison and contribute to proposals, scopes of work, and business development efforts.

Qualifications, Experience, & Skills:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Licensure:

• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license from any U.S. state (California P.E. preferred or ability to obtain CA license within 12 months)

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of professional civil engineering design experience

• Proven experience designing and delivering public works or municipal infrastructure projects

• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D for civil infrastructure design

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Solid understanding of grading, drainage, street design, and utility planning

• Working knowledge of HEC-RAS, StormCAD, or similar hydrology/hydraulic modeling tools is a plus

• Familiarity with Southern California municipal design standards and permitting processes

Other ‘Pluses’:

• Experience leading design teams and mentoring staff

• Experience working with Orange County, Los Angeles County, and other Southern California agencies

• Experience preparing proposals and participating in business development

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Benefits package including medical & vision insurance

• Company-sponsored IRA with company match

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

• Professional development support, licensing assistance, and continuing education opportunities

Company Description

CalTek is a manufacturing, technical, engineering and IT consulting firm that has expanded its business operations from its headquarters in San Diego, throughout all of California and into Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Texas and Washington. CalTek has staffed positions with global companies such as Siemens, Parsons, and Illumina but also works with startups with 10+ employees.

Full-time