Senior or Principal Engineer - Salinas Office

Duties

• Lead and grow the Salinas office with an entrepreneurial mindset and strong business development and technical skills.
• Supervise and mentor mid-to-entry level staff, providing administrative support including accounting, business development & marketing, human resources, and IT.
• Coordinate with team members, clients, agency staff, and others in the production and delivery of professional services.
• Prepare materials such as design concepts, reports, and construction plans, specifications, & estimate documents, focusing on managing contracts and budgets.
• Participate in various interactive roles to manage projects and ensure quality deliverables.

Key Expectations

• Show a professional demeanor and responsible work ethic, with clear communication skills (written and verbal).
• Embrace Wallace Group’s commitment to quality control, including scope, budget, and scheduling control.
• Manage teams and consultants, meet quality deliverable expectations, and prepare proposals in response to RFPs & SOQs.
• Participate in interviews and meetings with current and potential clients.

Specific Experience

• Show a history of successfully undertaking greater responsibilities during your career, with a focus on public agency work from planning through construction.
• Experience in managing clients and staff, particularly in civil & transportation engineering, construction management, landscape architecture, mechanical engineering, public works administration and permitting, surveying & GIS, and water resources.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• California Professional Engineer registration.
• Minimum of twelve years of qualifying design and project management experience.
• Knowledge of various computer programs such as MS Office, CAD, and discipline-specific software.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a desk and use a computer with related tools for an average 8-hour work shift.
• Independent vision to view computer screen or printed materials and graphics.
• Mobility to stand or walk on job site as required.
• Ability to operate motor vehicle.
• Hearing and speech skills to effectively communicate in English in person and over the telephone.