Principal Engineer, Regional Office Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direction on civil engineering design and project delivery.
• Oversee preparation and review of grading, drainage, roadway, water, sewer, and storm drain plans.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance and alignment with client, agency, and regulatory standards.
• Guide technical teams in the preparation of PS&E packages, feasibility studies, and construction documents.
• Serve as Engineer of Record and technical authority on key infrastructure projects.
• Manage multiple large-scale projects from concept through construction.
• Lead communication and coordination among engineering, surveying, and external teams.
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure profitability and quality.
• Serve as the primary client contact for municipalities, developers, and public agencies.
• Provide construction-phase support including submittal reviews, change management, and field coordination.
• Lead proposal development, contract negotiations, and presentations for new opportunities.
• Build and maintain long-term client partnerships to expand R.E.Y.’s Bay Area presence.
• Identify new markets and growth opportunities in public infrastructure, land development, and utilities.
• Represent R.E.Y. at industry events, professional associations, and regional networking forums.
• Mentor engineers, designers, and project managers in professional and leadership growth.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture focused on innovation and accountability.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance development of regional staff.

Qualifications

• Professional Civil Engineer (PE) license in the State of California (required).
• 15+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering design and project management, including leadership or supervisory roles.
• Proven success managing multidisciplinary teams on public infrastructure or land development projects.
• Strong client network and familiarity with Bay Area agencies and development processes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, hydraulic/hydrology modeling software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (required).