Civil Engineering Leader

The Opportunity

Manage complex multidisciplinary design projects, including oversight of the commercial, contractual, and technical aspects of the project.

Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and potential clients and collaborators.

Assist in the preparation of proposals, bid submissions, and marketing activities.

Provide team support, guidance, and professional development through technical expertise and leadership.

Serve as senior technical reviewer and QA/QC leader for civil design projects.

Provide leadership, mentoring, and career development for a team of civil engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence while building a climate of trust and openness within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in civil engineering.
• Professional Engineering license is required.
• Deep knowledge of core civil engineering fundamentals such as stormwater management, low impact development solutions, utility design, grading and earthwork, roadway geometry, pavement design, and accessibility standards.
• Experience delivering successful projects for local clients in the Los Angeles market. Knowledge of permitting processes for City of Los Angeles (LADBS, LABOE, and the various clearance divisions) and other Southern California cities is desired.
• Experience managing project delivery and interfacing with project owners, contractors, and outside consultants while maintaining commitment to sustainable design practices.
• Track record of building and managing successful relationships with client organizations.
• Demonstrable commercial acumen, business savvy, and leadership qualities.

Notable current projects and clients

• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
• UCSF Hellen Diller Hospital
• UCLA

The Benefits

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

Benefits that Work

• Comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low.
• Health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal.
• Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) providing an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm.
• 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.

Hiring Range

The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Los Angeles is $150,000 to $200,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary.

Life at Arup

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Our internal employee networks

• Race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working
• Gender equity
• LGBTQ+
• Disability inclusion

Our application process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.

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