SENIOR PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER IN LAND DEVELOPMENT

About Cannon Corp

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SINCE 1976, CANNON has provided creative solutions to clients in the energy industry, water resources, public infrastructure, and commercial and residential development. We work hard. We play hard. We have fun.

JOIN CANNON as a SENIOR PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER IN LAND DEVELOPMENT. Irvine offers warm weather, beautiful scenery, and is a top bicycling city with miles of on-road bicycle lanes and mountain bike trails. It is one of the safest communities and the public schools have consistently ranked among the best in California.

Job Summary

The Senior Principal Civil Engineer will lead a talented team in providing daily supervision, coordination, technical support, and training to engineers and designers. This role is crucial for project management, budget oversight, mentoring, and managing a diverse staff to deliver high-quality engineering solutions for land development projects ranging from residential to commercial in the Inland Empire.

This position offers significant opportunities for advancement within the Development Business Unit, paving the way towards a Regional Manager role. The ideal candidate will engage in high-impact projects, gaining hands-on experience that prepares them for greater responsibilities and strategic decision-making. As a key player in the organization, you will have chances to develop your leadership skills, drive business growth, and contribute to our long-term success.

Duties

• Manage multiple civil engineering land development projects simultaneously.
• Establish and foster relationships with clients, developing proposals and budgets.
• Participate actively in professional and technical organizations.
• Utilize technical expertise to design plans for grading, drainage, water quality (including SUSMPs, LIDs, WQMPs, and/or SWPPPs), utility layouts, street designs, off-site improvements, sanitary sewers, and water lines, while providing construction support services.
• Analyze and recommend solutions for complex drainage challenges.
• Communicate effectively with clients, agencies, and various departments.
• Mentor, direct, manage, and supervise design associates on technical matters, acting as a resource for staff.
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, and within budget.
• Coordinate with jurisdictional agencies to secure approvals for improvement plans.
• Involve in business development and expand opportunities within the Inland Empire.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college.
• California P.E. license is a must.
• 15+ years of experience in civil engineering with a focus on land development projects.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience leading and managing projects effectively within scope, budget, and performance requirements.
• Membership in Land Development organizations like BIA, HBA, etc., is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, including monitoring and mentoring three or more direct reports.
• Proven expertise in land development design processes.
• Experience with processing improvement plans through jurisdictional agencies in the Inland Empire.
• Strong understanding of code principles and ability to explain them effectively.
• Client management and business development experience.
• Experience in hydrologic/hydraulic analysis is an advantage.
• Familiarity with civil engineering design software (AutoCAD, Civil3D, AES, WSPG, Flowmaster, etc.).
• Proven success in business development, focusing on acquiring new and repeat business.

We Offer

Competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package, a hybrid work schedule, and an engaging and supportive team-oriented work environment.

Cannon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.