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Techoundsllc

Principal Project Engineer - Land Development

On site

San diego, United states

Senior

Full Time

26-12-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Time Management AutoCAD Resource Allocation Decision-making Project Management Strategic Planning

Job Specifications

Qualifications
Qualified candidate will have a BSCE degree, CA Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer, (or ability to obtain in next 6 months), plus a minimum of eight (8-12) years relevant experience; or the equivalent work experience of twelve (12-15) years in this industry.
Candidates for this position must demonstrate:
Independent thought and decision-making abilities
Must demonstrate strong independent thought and decision-making abilities
A minimum of three years management experience supervising the work of technical staff required
Possess demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills
Demonstrate Project management ability
Be adept in establishing and maintaining strong and positive working relationships with clients/public-agency personnel and in-house staff
Managerial experience will include the following:
Management of construction documents and contracts
Management of construction support and field coordination
Management of project schedules and budgets
Preparation of contracts, fee proposals, and scopes of work
Significant experience in client and public-agency interactions
Management of Design and Support Staff
Technical experience will include the following:
Ability to perform conceptual and preliminary engineering design studies (incorporating land use and zoning considerations, assessment and consideration of site constraints, infrastructure requirements, and potential regulatory issues)
Preparation/processing of regulatory plans
Preparation/processing of public improvement plans (private and public)
Ability to perform constructability reviews
Experience with a range of construction support services
Knowledge of jurisdictional codes, standards, and procedures in the State of CA and the region is strongly preferred.
AutoCAD/Civil 3D. CAD experience is required. Additional Skills
Applies engineering principles, techniques, and procedures for Civil Engineering design
Possesses working knowledge of business and management principles associated with strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production procedures, interview and hiring methods and the coordination of people
Accepts and carries out responsibility for the design team's direction, control and planning; sets realistic goals and makes decisions independently
Exhibits a thorough understanding of jurisdictional processing
Negotiates effectively
Demonstrates a high level of leadership & management ability; accepts and responds appropriately to constructive feedback with others and applies seasoned time management
Relates well and maintains a high level of respect and confidence from co-workers, public agencies
Demonstrates a high level of competence in written and oral communication
Possesses knowledge of CAD and its capabilities for preparing exhibits, studies and/or final plans

About the Company

TecHOUNDS is a full-service Contingency and Retained Search staffing firm that provides Direct Hire, Contract-to-Hire, and Contract Staffing Solutions. TecHOUNDS has an outstanding team of experienced recruiters to fill the most critical employment requirements. Our reputation and commitment to producing excellent results, combined with our great track record of successful placements has allowed TecHOUNDS to develop strong business partnerships and trusted relationships with both industry-leading clients and top quality cand... Know more