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Bowman Consulting · 1 week ago

Engineering Design Manager - Brea, CA

Bowman Consulting is seeking an Engineering Design Manager to join their team in Brea, CA. This role involves leading and managing engineering design projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables, compliance with industry standards, and successful project execution while mentoring design staff and maintaining strong client relationships.

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Responsibilities

Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance
Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients
Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements
Drive the profitability and growth of projects
Oversee design engineers by providing technical guidance, mentorship, and thorough review of design deliverables to ensure quality and compliance
Perform project development for complex projects, including finalizing scope of projects, preparing bid summaries, preparing project budgets and cost estimates
Perform day-to-day project management on multiple projects to meet time and budget milestones
Prepare and direct preparation of designs, specifications, plans, estimates and reports for projects
Review job cost sheets and prepare monthly billings. Ensure assigned projects stay within budget allocation
Be responsible for the monitoring and management of work-in-process, billings, and outstanding accounts receivable collection efforts
Maintain healthy client relationships and possess solid operational insight for driving projects and executing deliverables
Maintain close relationships with clients to resolve all project questions including technical requirements, completion requirements and billing inquiries
Assist with marketing presentations and attend marketing meetings
Assist team leader in securing repeat business from existing clients and identifying new clients
Supervise the work of project personnel to ensure that it meets the highest professional standards
Liaise with clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on projects
Review project changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, additional work requests, and all other factors, which may significantly affect staffing requirements or budget
Provide technical assistance in the resolution of design problems including field investigation or inspections, detailed design work, detailed review of design computations done by others and general coordination of design aspects
Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop detailed design plans, including the creation and refinement of TINs and 3D surfaces
Execute grading and drainage design, ensuring compliance with project specifications and municipal standards
Design and draft water, sewer, and roadway infrastructure, integrating utility layouts and surface modeling for constructability and efficiency
Lead programs and management of NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permits for municipal clients, ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and local, stormwater regulations

Qualification

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)AutoCAD Civil 3DCivil engineering experienceQualified SWPP Developer (QSD)Land development experienceMunicipal engineering experienceStorm Drain ModelingHEC-RAS modelingMicrosoft Office SuiteProject management skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving attitude

Required

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline
Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
Eight or more (8+) years of experience in civil engineering experience to include a minimum of three (3) years' assistant project management experience
Land development and/or municipal engineering experience and skills
Thorough understanding of municipal codes and regulations
Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, AES, CIVILD, WSPGW, PCSWMM, StormCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Projects)
Experience with Storm Drain Modeling and Rational Method Hydrologic Calculations
Experience with Open Channel & Detention Basin Modeling and Design
Experience with HEC-RAS modeling and CLOMR/LOMR applications and processing
Experience researching compliance matters, regulations, and standards
Ability to write reports, prepare narratives, development applications, submittal documents and response letters

Preferred

Certified as a Qualified SWPP Developer (QSD)
Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, AES, CIVILD, WSPGW, PCSWMM, StormCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Company

Bowman Consulting

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Bowman Consulting is a civil engineering company that provides engineering consulting services nationwide.

H1B Sponsorship

Bowman Consulting has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$220M
2025-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $70M
2024-05-03Post Ipo Debt· $100M
2024-03-26Post Ipo Secondary· $5M

Leadership Team

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Daniel Swayze
Chief Operating Officer
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Vijay Agrawal
Executive Vice President
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