APR Consulting · 13 hours ago
Lead Civil Project Engineer
APR Consulting Inc is seeking a Lead Civil Project Engineer for an electric utility client. The role involves leading civil engineering efforts across all project phases including scoping, design, cost estimation, scheduling, and construction support.
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Responsibilities
Technical Leadership: Lead civil engineering efforts across all project phases—scoping, design, cost estimation, scheduling, and construction support
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (project management, construction, environmental, real estate) and external agencies
Field Engagement: Conduct job walks and provide engineering construction support across diverse geographical areas for Transmission, Substation and Distribution facilities. Can be 1–2 field days per week based on business need
Contractor Oversight: Manage civil engineering consultants—define scopes, review proposals, ensure quality, and maintain schedules
Quality Assurance: Perform QA for consultant deliverables, peer reviews, manage purchase orders, and approve invoices
Permitting & Compliance: Secure necessary permits and approvals from local jurisdiction agencies for civil engineering scope and work with business partners to support state, federal and other agency approvals
Project Management: Balance multiple project schedules, provide technical leadership for civil engineering scope, monitor budgets and provide proactive communication with key stakeholders
Safety: Embed safety into engineering designs and promote a safety-first culture both in the office and on-site
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
8+ years of civil land development experience (mandatory)
California PE license in Civil Engineering (mandatory)
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across internal teams, consultants, and external agencies
Strong technical leadership experience across all project phases: scoping, design, cost estimating, scheduling, and construction support
Experience providing construction field support and conducting/attending job walks
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam
Experience with contractor oversight and quality assurance
Preferred
Prior experience with electrical utilities (substation and transmission)
Familiarity with road and highway design
Familiarity with storm damage response and mitigation
Experience managing contractors
Company
APR Consulting
APR Consulting is a nationally recognized, award-winning provider of talent acquisition and workforce solutions, helping organizations simplify, scale, and optimize their operations.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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2023-12-24
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