Harris & Associates

Sr. Civil Engineer

ENGINEERING - Irvine, CA - Full Time

At Harris & Associates, we partner with public agencies to plan and design infrastructure that supports communities today and into the future. Our work includes transportation improvements, complete streets, water, wastewater, stormwater systems, and emergency repair projects that enhance safety, mobility, and quality of life.
We are seeking an experienced Civil Project Engineer with a strong background in the design and delivery of transportation and municipal infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for a motivated engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and taking ownership of project design from concept through construction.
If you're looking for meaningful work, opportunities to grow your technical and leadership skills, and a collaborative team that values innovation and professional development, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and prepare engineering designs and construction contract documents (PS&E), including technical specifications, engineering calculations, reports, and construction drawings.
  • Develop transportation and municipal infrastructure designs, including roadway improvements, drainage systems, utility improvements, complete streets, and related public works projects.
  • Coordinate and oversee all technical aspects of project delivery, ensuring engineering quality, accuracy, and compliance with client standards and applicable codes.
  • Prepare project-specific engineering analyses, hydraulic/hydrologic calculations, design reports, technical memoranda, and permit applications.
  • Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation to develop and review engineering plans and design documents.
  • Coordinate with project managers to develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and engineering service proposals.
  • Serve as a technical resource and collaborate with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, utility companies, and internal project teams to resolve engineering and design issues.
  • Review utility conflicts, prepare quantity calculations and estimates, and coordinate project submittals through agency review and approval processes.
  • Manage the technical scope and deliverables of subconsultants to ensure quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
  • Conduct quality control reviews to ensure compliance with client standards, engineering best practices, and CAD drafting standards.
  • Support projects through design, permitting, bidding, and construction, including field visits, construction support, and client meetings as needed.
  • Effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality deliverables and meeting project schedules.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
  • California Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain California licensure within a reasonable timeframe, preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive civil engineering design experience focused on transportation, municipal, or public infrastructure projects.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation.
  • Strong understanding of transportation engineering, municipal infrastructure design, drainage, grading, underground utilities, and construction document preparation.
  • Experience preparing PS&E packages for public agency projects.
  • Working knowledge of applicable Caltrans, local agency, and municipal design standards is highly desirable.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients, agencies, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Why Harris & Associates?
At Harris & Associates, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects that improve communities throughout California. We foster a collaborative culture where technical excellence, innovation, and professional growth are valued. Whether advancing your engineering expertise or expanding your project leadership responsibilities, you'll be supported by experienced mentors and a team committed to your success.
Compensation & Benefits
The annual salary range offered for this position is $100K-132K. Actual pay offered will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate. 

In addition to base salary, we also offer:
•    Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
•    ESOP
•    401K Match
•    PTO, 8 Paid Holidays + "1 WorkAversary" paid holiday to celebrate you!
•    Health & Well-Being Allowance
•    Tuition reimbursement
•    Flexible hybrid work plans
•    Paid Leave Programs such as maternity, parentally, and family medical leave

Harris & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability) and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harris expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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