Principal Civil Engineer

Pleasanton, CA | Full-Time
Salary: $160,000–$225,000 DOE + Annual Bonus + Potential Ownership Opportunity

Lead projects. Build relationships. Shape the future of our Bay Area office.
R.E.Y. Engineers is seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to help lead the continued growth of our Bay Area operations.
This is more than a technical leadership role. You'll help define the direction of our engineering practice by leading multidisciplinary teams, strengthening client relationships, mentoring future leaders, and driving strategic business development throughout Northern California.
If you're looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a Principal Engineer, you'll serve as both a technical leader and trusted advisor to clients while helping grow our Bay Area presence.
Responsibilities include:

Lead the planning, design, and delivery of public infrastructure and land development projects from concept through construction
Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for roadway, grading, drainage, water, wastewater, and utility improvement projects
Serve as Engineer of Record on major infrastructure projects
Build and maintain strong relationships with municipalities, public agencies, developers, and private clients
Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, staffing, and overall project performance
Lead proposal development, interviews, contract negotiations, and business development efforts
Mentor engineers, project managers, and designers while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture
Work alongside firm leadership to identify strategic growth opportunities and expand R.E.Y.'s presence throughout the Bay Area

What We're Looking For

Required

California Professional Engineer (PE) License
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
15+ years of progressive civil engineering experience
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
Strong background in Public Works, municipal infrastructure, utilities, or land development projects
Demonstrated success managing client relationships and delivering complex engineering projects

Preferred

Established relationships with Bay Area municipalities, agencies, and private clients
Strong business development and proposal leadership experience
Experience mentoring engineers and developing future project managers
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and industry-standard hydraulic or stormwater modeling software
Passion for growing teams, building client partnerships, and contributing to firm leadership

Why Engineers Join R.E.Y.

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of one of Northern California's growing engineering firms.
At R.E.Y., you'll enjoy:

A meaningful leadership role with the opportunity to influence the direction of our Bay Area operations
Diverse public infrastructure and land development projects throughout Northern California
Collaboration with an experienced leadership team committed to innovation and technical excellence
The ability to build and strengthen long-term client relationships
A culture that values integrity, teamwork, mentorship, and professional growth
Competitive compensation of $160,000 - $225,000, annual bonus opportunities, and potential ownership opportunities for senior leaders
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and additional voluntary benefits

About R.E.Y. Engineers

R.E.Y. Engineers is a multidisciplinary engineering and land surveying firm serving public and private clients throughout California. With offices in Folsom, Pleasanton, Oakland, and Palo Alto, we provide civil engineering, land surveying, GIS, and advanced technology services for infrastructure projects that strengthen the communities where we live and work.
Our culture is built on collaboration, integrity, technical excellence, and investing in our people. As we continue expanding throughout Northern California, we're looking for leaders who are excited to help shape the next chapter of our firm's success.
If you're ready to lead impactful projects, grow lasting client relationships, and help build the future of our Bay Area team, apply to come work with us!

Don't see the job opening that you're looking for? Contact our recruiting team at: careers@reyengineers.com

R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws.

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