Principal Engineer

Overview

Cordoba Corporation, a leading engineering and design firm in CA, is hiring a Principal Engineer to support the Transportation Sector. The Principal Engineer support multi-disciplinary transit projects, including bus, bus rapid transit, light rail, streetcar, rail, and transit support facilities. The Principal Engineer will perform a variety of engineering assignments requiring a general can-do attitude. The ideal candidate will be able to coordinate with other engineers, architects, and project team members. They will work directly with one or more project managers and several lead engineers across different disciplines. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other engineers, drafters, and designers to prepare the required design, specifications, and details for assigned projects
• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of large multidiscipline projects or medium-sized projects with a high degree of technical complexity
• Perform engineering work in connection with public works projects
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and costs for constructing capital improvement projects
• Lead the preparation of engineering reports
• Coordinate quality review processes
• Assist in field engineering and inspection as needed.
• Perform assignments with instructions as to the general results expected
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization.
• Maintain professional engineering registration
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of experience in transportation engineering involving transit infrastructure
• Professional Engineering (PE) License in California
• Skilled in technical writing, communicating, and presenting to clients and the public
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team on transit projects
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our culture
• Experience and proficiency using Bluebeam
• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and Civil3D environment
• Experience with SharePoint
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook Software)
• Ability to collaborate on multi-discipline projects/teams
• Knowledge of civil design

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in civil engineering
• Greater level of experience in transit engineering and transit projects
• Previous work on LA Metro projects
• Experience with traffic engineering
• Experience with BRT projects

Salary Range: $200,000 - $215,000

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Work Environment: Onsite

Our Company

Cordoba Corporation, Making a Difference

Cordoba Corporation is a leading civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex, high-impact infrastructure projects across California.

National Recognition - Cordoba’s efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm.” Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a “top 100 design firm” in California in 2018. Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.

Statewide Presence - With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.

Enhancing Employee Well-Being

Benefits and Perks: We offer multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Plans are subsidized for employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire.  Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry-leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, nine paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off.  We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSAs), including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits, including stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harassment-Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees within and beyond the workplace.

Please contact our HR Department at (213) 895-0224 for inquiries or accommodations.

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