ETIC, an established and growing mid-size consulting, engineering and construction company in the East Bay Area, is seeking a seasoned Principal Civil Design Engineer.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Build a practice and serve as the practice lead for a civil engineering design business line focused on capital improvement and asset management projects for public and private water, stormwater, and wastewater utilities. Work streams of interest include condition and vulnerability assessments, hydraulic modeling and capacity assessments, capital improvement planning and design, and system repair/rehabilitation/retrofit design
Define the breadth of services to be offered and short- and long-term strategies for building out the business line.
Recruit, hire, train, and mentor the resources needed to support the practice. ETIC’s existing team will provide capable and experienced support to bridge the growth of the business line until it is fully built out
Identify key internal personnel and subcontractor alliances to support pursuit efforts
Work with the Business Development Team to develop client and project pursuit strategies
Attend and participate in industry outreach and informational events to gain local contacts and identify possible work opportunities
Connect with industry contacts on a regular basis to promote ETIC, strengthen relationships, disseminate information about ETIC’s capabilities, and capture information about upcoming and future opportunities.
Work with ETIC’s Marketing Specialist to develop marketing media and statements of qualifications in support of the business line
Support sales planning and forecasting to define business line sales targets and identify potential sources of revenue
Develop and manage project scopes and budgets. Evaluate feasibility, implementability, and constraints when developing a basis of design and design options for client review and consideration
Monitor project budgets and schedules. Adjust work efforts as required to meet budget and schedule goals
Prepare design drawings and construction specifications. Review drawings and specifications prepared by ETIC staff for omissions, errors, overall quality, content accuracy, and compliance with standards and codes
Direct field measurements and/or surveys in support of design work
Review construction submittals for conformance with contract documents, specify action necessary for compliance
Prepare and review project file updates, transmittals, letters, reports, and other project correspondence
Attend meetings with governmental agencies to obtain design approval.
Develop cost and quantity estimates with support from ETIC’s construction estimators
Serve as the Engineer of Record on projects
Successful Candidates Should Have:
B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering or related field required
Professional Registration in California
15+ years of relevant industry experience in the engineering consulting field
5+ years of direct experience and demonstrated success in direct responsible charge of managing a similar business line; demonstrated development of a similar practice a plus
Experience managing a team of design engineers of varying experience and expertise
Strong attention to detail with specific focus on evaluating accuracy of design plans and calculations
Strong familiarity with CAD drafting applications and hydraulic modeling applications is required
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to initiate and develop personal and professional relationships
Demonstrated understanding of relevant market conditions, business strategy, and adaptive management to accommodate business growth
Established professional relationships with the capacity and willingness to produce business opportunities
Willingness and ability to travel for in-person meetings with perspective and existing clients
Must meet company defined, pre-employment alcohol/drug screen; and
Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record
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Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Internet Publishing
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