Senior Civil Engineer – Land Development (QSR)

San Dimas, CA (onsite-1day WFH)

Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.

About the Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join a growing civil engineering team specializing in commercial land development projects across the Western United States. This is an opportunity to join a stable, close-knit firm with a strong project backlog, long-tenured employees, and the chance to make an immediate impact on high-profile commercial developments.

If you're someone who enjoys taking ownership of design work, solving complex site development challenges, and working on projects from concept through construction, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Design grading, drainage, and utility improvements for commercial land development projects.
• Prepare permit and entitlement-level plan sets using Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Develop grading plans, utility plans, street improvements, wall plans and profiles, hydrology studies, and stormwater quality documentation.
• Coordinate with internal design teams, clients, consultants, and local agencies throughout each project's lifecycle.
• Produce engineering designs that are ready for drafting and construction documentation.
• Manage multiple active projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and schedule expectations.
• Help solve site-specific engineering challenges across numerous jurisdictions with varying design requirements.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in private-sector land development engineering.
• Strong background in grading, drainage, and utility design.
• Experience designing commercial site development projects.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with retail, restaurant, or quick-service restaurant (QSR) developments.
• Knowledge of stormwater management, NPDES, LID, or water quality requirements.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus but not required.
• Experience working across multiple municipalities or jurisdictions.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

• Join a growing engineering team with a consistent pipeline of commercial development projects.
• Work on projects from concept through final construction documents.
• Flexible scheduling with paid overtime.
• Small, collaborative team where your contributions are highly visible.
• Opportunity to expand your technical expertise while taking on increasing project responsibility.
• Stable organization with long employee tenure and excellent growth potential.

Compensation & Benefits

• $40–$65/hour+ (higher compensation may be considered for exceptional experience)
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Paid overtime
• Flexible work schedule
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
• Generous paid time off
• Primarily onsite with limited remote flexibility available

Ideal Background

This position is best suited for engineers with experience in private commercial land development. Candidates with backgrounds in retail, restaurant, mixed-use, shopping center, or similar commercial site development will be especially successful. Individuals whose experience is exclusively in municipal/public works or plan checking are unlikely to be a fit for this opportunity