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Civil Senior Principal Engineer in Public Infrastructure

Cannon Corp
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/3/2026

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 SENIOR PRINCIPAL ENGINEER in IRVINE. Irvine offers warm weather, beautiful scenery, and is a top bicycling city with miles of on-road bicycle lanes and mountain bike trails. It is one of the safest communities and the public schools have consistently ranked among the best in California.


CIVIL SENIOR 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 will also be responsible for obtaining new business (seller-doer).


CIVIL SENIOR 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 creates proposals and presentations.
  • Effectively manages quality assurance and quality control.
  • Uses technical knowledge to prepare PSandE 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.
  • Minimum 15 years’ experience in Civil Engineering specifically pertaining to Public Works projects.
  • Minimum 8 years’ of project management experience pertaining to Public Works projects.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience managing a team and direct reports.
  • Experience in business development.
  • Strong relationship with local agencies.
  • A proven track record and strong desire to provide superior client service and delivery.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver on time within budget.
  • Experience in staff management, mentoring and resource management. 

  

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 : $150,000 - $220,000

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