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RRM Design Group

Project Architect

San Luis Obispo, CA · On-site

$89K - $105K/yr

Mentoring junior staff on technical aspects of the profession * Overseeing production work ... Current knowledge of professional codes, laws, computer applications, and trends. * Excellent ...

Acara Solutions

Launch Engineer EGSE

Lompoc, CA

$130K - $160K/yr

The ability to mentor junior engineers and technicians on electrical systems * Familiarity with ... Familiarity with NFPA, NEC, UL and ISA codes and electrical codes and requirements * Ability to ...

Firefly Aerospace

Launch Engineer, EGSE

Lompoc, CA

Familiarity with NFPA, NEC, UL and ISA codes and electrical codes and requirements * Ability to ... The ability to mentor junior engineers and technicians on electrical systems * Familiarity with ...

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Civil Engineering | Project Engineer

RRM Design Group

San Luis Obispo, CA • Hybrid

$106K - $119K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Description

Join Our Civil Engineering team as a Project Engineer!


Are you ready to elevate your career? We're looking for a talented and motivated individual to join our dynamic Civil Engineering team as a Project Engineer. As a key member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects in both public and private land development.


Our Civil Engineering team is renowned for its innovative approach to problem-solving, tackling challenges in both large and small-scale projects. With a stellar track record of delivering projects effectively, on time, and within budget, we specialize in residential, commercial, and industrial developments.


Our team works on infrastructure, sewer/wastewater, water resources, roads, bikeways, trails, entitlements, and construction observation projects.


Hybrid Work Schedule: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule, balancing remote work with in-office collaboration to enhance productivity and work-life balance.


Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, efficiency, and excellence in every project we undertake!


Requirements

Your role looks like:

  • Support management for public and private land development projects, including schedule, budget, communication with the client, and overall project design, under the supervision of the Project Manager.
  • Monitor the performance of junior staff in staying within scope and budget.
  • Oversee overall project budget for managed projects.
  • Direct and oversee CAD and design work of junior staff.
  • Assist in the preparation of task budgets within a proposal, under the direction of a Project Manager.
  • Prepare the report and direct the activities of junior staff in gathering data.


What you'll bring to the table:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
  • A minimum of five (5) years of work experience.
  • Current knowledge of professional codes, laws, computer applications, and trends.
  • Work experience in Civil 3D.


Above & Beyond:

  • An active California PE license is strongly preferred.
  • Some work experience in architecture, engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, or planning firm.


We're eager to learn more about your qualifications and interest in joining our team!


*Psst...at RRM, we recognize that factors such as imposter syndrome or the confidence gap may deter some applicants from applying. However, we encourage you to apply anyways, as we recognize these restraints do not reflect an applicant's abilities, and we don't want them to get in the way of us meeting potential RRMers!


ABOUT US:


Ensuring the health and happiness of our RRMers is paramount to how we run our business. RRM Design Group is a 100% employee-owned multidiscipline design firm with a full spectrum of services including architecture, landscape architecture, planning, civil and structural engineering, and surveying. Our offices are located along the California coast from Orange County to the Bay Area. Over one-third of our workforce has been with us for a decade or more and we work on engaging projects in several diverse markets throughout the state.


We value the diversity of intersecting identities and strive to maintain an environment that is equitable, respectful, and inclusive. We expect our work environments to be places of diverse engagement and informed discourse. Ultimately, we acknowledge that our standards of excellence as a multidiscipline design firm are not separate from the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.



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