If you are looking for a place to grow your career and make a difference – RICK is the place for you! As a Principal Engineer Designer in San Diego, CA you will have an opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team on meaningful, landmark projects in Southern California. As a RICK team member, you will help clients and communities turn their dreams into reality. You will learn from and work alongside industry-leading experts and together shape the future of tomorrow. At RICK you will find an abundance of opportunities for mentorship, growth, and (of course) fun! Learn more by visiting www.rickengineering.com
Qualifications
- Candidate will have 4 years experience in land development plus BSCE or the equivalent work experience of 8 years.
- Experience must include the ability to take grading plans from conceptual design to final plans, as well as preparation and processing of maps and plans for subdivision and land development projects, including road design, drainage and earthwork calculations.
- Must have knowledge of jurisdictional codes, standards and procedures preferably in California.
- AutoCad/Civil 3D experience required.
EIT preferred, ability to obtain CA PE License within 12 months of hire preferred.
What We Offer
- Additional compensation offered with overtime and bonus potential.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Profit Sharing, 401K, and Life and Disability Insurance and Personal Leave
- Company Events
- Holiday Parties, Team Building Activities and Events and Alternative Work Schedule
Rick Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Rick's employees are protected by laws designed to protect employees from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs. Rick's employees are also protected against retaliation if they engage in a protected activity, whistleblowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law.
Skills Required
- Four years of experience in land development
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent eight years of work experience
- Ability to take grading plans from conceptual design through final plans
- Experience preparing and processing subdivision and land development maps and plans
- Experience with road design, drainage, and earthwork calculations
- Knowledge of jurisdictional codes, standards, and procedures, preferably in California
- AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience
- Engineer-in-Training certification
- Ability to obtain a California Professional Engineer license within 12 months of hire
What We Do
RICK (formerly Rick Engineering Company) is a multidisciplinary planning, design, and engineering firm serving public- and private-sector clients across the western United States. Its work spans infrastructure and land development, including residential, commercial, mixed-use, and transportation projects. Services include civil and traffic engineering, urban planning and design, landscape architecture, surveying, mapping, photogrammetry, water resources, and geographic information systems. The company partners with clients to create resilient communities and infrastructure through innovative solutions.
