C2 Group - San Diego · 1 day ago
Engineering Department Manager (Senior Civil PE)
C2 Group is a woman-owned strategic consulting and infrastructure technology firm headquartered in San Diego. They are seeking a Civil Engineering Department Manager to lead and scale their engineering division, overseeing a team of engineers and driving departmental strategy and growth.
ConsultingEvent ManagementProject Management
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of 12+ engineers, designers, and drafters, with plans to grow significantly as we expand market presence
Own department strategy: hiring roadmap, capability development, service line expansion, and operational efficiency
Serve as technical authority on civil engineering design, QA/QC standards, and client deliverables
Partner with executive leadership on strategic proposals, market assessments, and business development pursuits
Coordinate across disciplines: electrical engineering, field services, data analytics—to deliver integrated solutions
Champion technology adoption: leverage AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, and emerging AI tools to drive efficiency and differentiation
Manage project budgets, schedules, resource allocation, and client relationships at the portfolio level
Represent C2 Group to clients at industry events and in business development contexts
Travel occasionally to client sites and project locations (approximately 5-10%)
Qualification
Required
California Professional Engineer (PE) License — REQUIRED
B.S. in Civil Engineering or related discipline (Master's valued but not required)
10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience
3+ years in a supervisory or management role with direct reports
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and familiarity with GIS platforms
Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and client relationships
Excellent communication skills: comfortable with technical deep-dives and executive presentations alike
Preferred
Power utility experience strongly preferred (transmission, distribution, substation civil, EV infrastructure)
Business development exposure, you've contributed to proposals, client presentations, or market expansion efforts
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development assistance and conference support
Relocation assistance
Flexible schedule within an in-office culture
Referral program
Company
C2 Group - San Diego
Who We Are C2 Group is a forward-leaning consulting and engineering firm that integrates business strategy, program management, civil and electrical engineering, data analytics, and field services into one practice.