Civil Engineer, PE

Civil Design Project Manager (PE) – Land Development

Hybrid Northern California Region Salary: $130,000 – $156,000

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer ready to step into a high-impact Project Manager role? This is your chance to join a respected firm with over 40 years of success — a firm where culture, career growth, and technical excellence come together.

This team-centric, people-first organization treats their employees like family and offers the kind of career stability and opportunity that’s hard to find. With a portfolio spanning private and public land development, you’ll take ownership of complex projects while mentoring rising engineers and collaborating with top-tier professionals.

What You’ll Do:

Lead civil design for a range of site development projects — residential, commercial, and mixed-use

Manage projects from concept through construction with minimal oversight

Train and supervise 1–2 junior engineers

Handle project budgets, schedules, client communication, and agency coordination

Oversee grading, drainage, utility layout, and stormwater management design

Conduct site visits, lead consultant coordination, and guide QA/QC for permit-ready plans

What You Bring:

10+ years of professional experience in land development civil engineering

California Professional Engineer (PE) license

Strong technical skills with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and related software

Deep knowledge of civil design principles including hydrology, grading, drainage, and stormwater

Leadership ability, mentorship mindset, and strong communication skills

A passion for quality design and project ownership

Why Join This Firm?

Hybrid work environment for better balance

A 40-year track record of employee development and industry excellence

Outstanding culture rooted in collaboration, trust, and long-term growth

Competitive salary and strong benefits package including:

Medical, life, and financial benefits

Generous PTO and paid holidays

401(k) with Roth options

Educational reimbursement and professional license support

Take the next step in your career. Apply now or reach out confidentially to David Meyer at or to learn more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused, and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.