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Korn Ferry · 1 day ago

Principal Civil Engineer

LA Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$250K/yr - $275K/yr

10+ years exp

Korn Ferry is representing a privately held, mission-driven organization with over 100 years of history in Southern California, focused on transforming undeveloped land into community-oriented spaces. They are seeking a strategic and experienced Principal Engineer to lead the planning, design, and execution of infrastructure and land development projects across multiple sites.

Management Consulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead civil engineering projects including grading, roadways, utilities, and site infrastructure

Oversees all in-house civil engineering design, documentation and implementation including grading, roadway, utility and development at all locations

Directs engineering management in formulating plans, designs, cost estimates, and specifications

Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations ( SWPPP , LID , SUSMP , etc.)

Serve as the primary liaison with city, county, and state agencies to secure permits and approvals

Collaborate with senior leadership on long-term infrastructure and land-use planning

Provide oversight and guidance to the Director of Construction, Project Managers, Designers, Drafters and Engineers

Provide mentorship and direction to engineers, project managers, and technical staff

Manage budgets, schedules, and contracts for multiple concurrent projects

Qualification

Civil EngineeringAutoCADPE LicenseProject ManagementSite DesignEnvironmental ComplianceRegulatory Agency ExperienceTeam LeadershipStakeholder EngagementMicrosoft Office SuiteRevitCivil 3DSWPPP CertificationEntitlement ProcessesLarge-scale Land DevelopmentCommunication SkillsNegotiation Skills

Required

10+ years of civil engineering experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role

BS in Civil Engineering (or related field); PE license in California required

Expertise in site design, grading, drainage, utilities, and environmental compliance

Strong project management and team leadership skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office Suite

Experience working with regulatory agencies

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills

Broad experience in design & implementation of projects that involve site design, grading, roadways, drainage, hydrology, SWPPP, SUSMP, DAMP, LID, water quality, utilities, habitat, environmental, survey, soils investigation, structural, file maps and legal descriptions

Experience working with planning and building departments, ACOE, CDFW and other governmental agencies

Experience managing multiple teams is required

Experience working with contractors and subcontractors is required

Preferred

Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) certification

Experience with entitlement processes and legal documentation

Familiarity with large-scale land development or public space design

Company

Korn Ferry

Glassdoor3.5

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance.

Founded in 1969

Los Angeles, CA, US

10001+ employees

http://www.kornferry.com

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