Principal Civil Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer out of San Diego, CA. The Principal Civil Engineer is responsible for preparing grading plans, implemvemtn plans, erosion control plans, legal plats, subdivision maps, parcel maps, topographic surveys and other documentation for full lifecycle civil engineering deliverables.

Responsibilities of the Principal Civil Engineer includes:

• Work with clients and consultants to prepare civil engineering plans and reports
• Prepare SWQMP and drainage surveys for county customers and public works
• Utilize AutoCad and Civil 3D for civil engineering design
  
  

Qualifications for the Principal Civil Engineer includes:

• 5-10 years of civil engineering or related experience
• DSA experience with school projects is preferred
• Previous experience supporting the county of San Diego civil engineering efforts is preferred
• Professional Engineering certificate preferred
  
  

Compensation for the Principal Civil Engineer includes:

• Salary: $175,000- $200,000 **depending on experience**
• Benefits: Full benefits: full medical, vision, dental benefits covered, bonuses, PTO, 401k, holidays, employee profit sharing
  
  

This job opens for applications on 3/23/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

Civil Engineer, Land Development, grading, survey, san diego, SWQMP, runoff, drainage, stormwater, Calif