Principal Civil Design Engineer, Water/Wastewater

OverviewETIC, an established and growing mid-size consulting, engineering and construction company in the East Bay Area, is seeking a seasoned Principal Civil Design Engineer to lead a civil engineering design practice focused on capital improvement and asset management projects for public and private water, stormwater, and wastewater utilities.ResponsibilitiesBuild 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 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 resources to support the practice, with ETIC’s existing team providing support during growth.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 opportunities.Connect with industry contacts to promote ETIC’s capabilities and capture information about upcoming opportunities.Collaborate with ETIC’s Marketing Specialist to develop marketing materials and statements of qualifications in support of the business line.Support sales planning and forecasting to define business line targets and revenue sources.Develop and manage project scopes and budgets; evaluate feasibility and constraints when developing design options for client review.Monitor project budgets and schedules; adjust work efforts to meet goals.Prepare design drawings and construction specifications; review drawings for omissions, errors, and compliance with standards and codes.Direct field measurements and surveys as needed for design.Review construction submittals for conformance with contract documents; specify actions necessary for compliance.Prepare and review project file updates, transmittals, letters, reports, and other correspondence.Attend meetings with governmental agencies to obtain design approval.Develop cost and quantity estimates with support from construction estimators.Serve as the Engineer of Record on projects.QualificationsB.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 managing a similar business line; demonstrated development of a similar practice is a plus.Experience managing a team of design engineers with varying levels of experience.Strong attention to detail with focus on evaluating the accuracy of design plans and calculations.Familiarity with CAD drafting applications and hydraulic modeling applications.Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to develop professional relationships.Understanding of relevant market conditions, business strategy, and adaptive management to support growth.Established professional relationships with capacity and willingness to generate business opportunities.Willingness and ability to travel for in-person client meetings.Must meet company pre-employment alcohol/drug screen requirements.Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.Notice to California ApplicantsETIC collects personal information in connection with your application for employment in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). This information is used for employment-related purposes only. For more details, refer to the “Notice to Applicants/Employees” available on ETIC Central under the Administrative Guides icon in the Labor Law Posters & Legal Notices folder. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17