Jobs at Nichols Consulting Engineers, Chtd.

Leads NCE’s engineering practice in the Lake Tahoe and Sierra regions. Responsibilities include mentoring and recruiting technical staff, business development, client and proposal management, project leadership, technical delivery, design oversight, and quality control. The role manages multidisciplinary teams working on civil, environmental, water resources, transportation, and recreation projects, while collaborating with senior leadership and other offices. Minimal occasional travel to Reno, Sacramento, and Richmond may be required.

Leads pavement engineering and materials projects for public-sector clients, including street design, rehabilitation, specifications, maintenance, and management. Manages multiple projects, develops proposals, builds client relationships, supports business development, presents technical work, and collaborates on research initiatives. The role requires California pavement expertise, project and contract management, technical leadership, and travel to clients and field sites. Relocation to Richmond, California is required.

Administer multi-state payroll, employee benefits, leave programs, HRIS data, compliance activities, and employee support. Responsibilities include payroll audits, tax filings, deductions, garnishments, benefits enrollment, ACA and COBRA administration, insurance reconciliation, open enrollment, FMLA and disability leave tracking, and employee communications. The role maintains confidential records, supports audits and reporting, and coordinates with accounting, managers, brokers, carriers, and vendors.

Leads and expands civil engineering capabilities in the Sacramento area. Responsibilities include mentoring and recruiting technical staff, business development, client and proposal management, project leadership, technical delivery, design oversight, and quality control. The role manages engineering teams and projects involving transportation infrastructure, municipal utilities, and water resources, while collaborating with senior leadership and staff across offices. Occasional travel to company offices in South Lake Tahoe, Oakland, and Richmond is required.

Supports business development and marketing initiatives across Southern California by coordinating campaigns, conferences, events, client relationship activities, market assessments, lead development, and database maintenance. Collaborates with project managers, client sponsors, and the BD team to strengthen client relationships and expand the firm’s presence. Requires strong communication, multitasking, database management, and marketing campaign execution skills, along with occasional regional travel and flexibility for evening or weekend industry events.

Leads business development and marketing strategy for an AEC firm across California and Nevada. Oversees client growth, market positioning, capture strategy, proposals, branding, digital outreach, market intelligence, CRM operations, performance reporting, and team leadership. Builds public and private sector relationships, coordinates major pursuits, coaches technical staff, and aligns growth initiatives with company objectives. Frequent travel between offices, client sites, conferences, and business meetings is required.