Principal Civil Engineer

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.

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

• 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

• 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

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

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!

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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.