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Senior Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Ware Malcomb
Ware Malcomb Salary
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/5/2026
Are you ready to join a growth-oriented team where creativity meets innovation? At Ware Malcomb, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking design firm committed to pushing the boundaries. Our team-oriented, collaborative approach ensures that every project is a blend of visionary design, seamless project delivery, and we are actively engaged with both the community and the industry. Discover our vibrant culture to get an inside look into life at Ware Malcomb and the programs we offer. https://waremalcomb.com/life-at-ware-malcomb/

As a Senior Project Engineer at Ware Malcomb, you will lead the delivery of innovative commercial and residential land development projects from inception to completion. You will be responsible for preparing design reports and analyses, overseeing code reviews, and ensuring the development of complete, high-quality contract documents. You will also lead construction phase services, including site visits and review of shop drawings. This role offers the opportunity to serve as a key client contact, mentor team members, and collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors, and our internal teams while advancing your leadership in engineering.

Your Role

  • Lead the preparation and review of technical drawings (Site Plans, Grading Plans, Utility Plans, Erosion Control Plans, and Stormwater Management Design) for permitting and construction.
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate all phases of multiple projects, ensuring successful delivery from concept through construction.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and internal teams.
  • Oversee and perform construction services, including site visits, shop drawing review, and coordination during construction.
  • Prepare and review stormwater calculations and oversee the permitting process.
  • Lead code research and analysis at the local, county, state, and federal levels for each project.
  • Coordinate with Ware Malcomb consultants and client consultants to deliver complete, accurate, and well-coordinated contract documents.
  • Mentor, train, and provide guidance to junior staff and support team members.
  • Participate in and present at public meetings, design reviews, and jurisdictional approvals as required.
  • Support project financial performance and client satisfaction.


Qualifications

  • 6 years of experience within the Civil Engineering field, with a focus on land/site development
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related program is required
  • A PE (Professional Engineering) license is required
  • Strong experience managing multiple projects and client relationships
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D required
  • Strong knowledge of permitting processes and applicable codes
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking


This is a full-time, long-term position.

Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a dynamic, forward-thinking commercial real estate design firm providing professional architecture, interior design, civil engineering, branding, building measurement, structural engineering and MEP engineering services to clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, hospitality and public/institutional projects.

The firm is also ranked among the top 10 Architecture/Engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and the Top 30 Interior Design Firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit waremalcomb.com.

The compensation range is $120k-$135k, plus benefits. Read more about Life at Ware Malcomb.

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, licensing, project specialty/complexity and work location. We may exceed the posted compensation range for candidates who surpass the posted requirements. At Ware Malcomb, certain roles are bonus eligible.

Salary : $120,000 - $135,000

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