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Civil Principal Engineer in Public Infrastructure

Cannon Corp
San Luis, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026

Description

   

You’ll Come for a Job…But You’ll Stay for an Exciting Career!Engineering and Designing Reliable, Responsive, Solutions.

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 Civil Principal Engineer in  SAN LUIS OBISPO. San Luis Obispo is on the beautiful central coast of California, has temperate weather, scenic beaches, is surrounded by the wine country, and offers endless recreational opportunities. 


CIVIL PRINCIPAL ENGINEER JOB SUMMARY

As a California licensed PE, responsible for project management (scope, schedule, and budget), preparing engineering reports and analyses, designing and preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of Public Works projects. Assignments will include mentoring less experienced team members. In this role, the Project Manager may be responsible for obtaining new business (seller-doer).


CIVIL PRINCIPAL ENGINEER JOB DUTIES

  • Concurrently manages a variety of civil engineering Public Works projects.
  • Tracks project scope, budgets and schedules to ensure fulfillment of contract commitments and profitability.
  • Conducts business development and prepares proposals and presentations.
  • Effectively manages quality assurance and quality control.
  • Uses technical knowledge to prepare plans, specifications, and estimates for transportation (roadway and intersection widening, street rehab, streetscape improvements, complete streets, etc.), storm drain (hydrology and hydraulics) and water quality BMPs.
  • Primary interface with clients on project coordination and design and follow-up to ensure quality standards are met, efficiency levels are maintained, and client satisfaction, respect and confidence are assured.
  • Directs/mentors project engineers and design engineers on technical matters and procedures and acts as a technical resource to staff.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college.
  • A California P.E. license in Civil Engineering.
  • 10 years’ experience in Civil Engineering specifically pertaining to a variety of Public Works projects.
  • Minimum 4 years’ of project management experience pertaining to a variety of Public Works projects; managing scope, budget, and schedule. 
  • Experience supervising a direct report(s) and mentoring.
  • Experience in business development, a plus.
  • Strong relationship with public agencies, a plus.
  • A proven track record and strong interest to provide quality client services.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver on time within budget.

 

WE OFFER competitive salaries, excellent benefits package, remote work flexibility, and an active and positive team building, 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.

Salary : $110,000 - $190,000

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