Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a Civil Engineering Lead to join our Transportation Sector. Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Engineering, the Civil Lead oversees and manages tasks related to civil design criteria development, special technical studies, final design and construction support, preliminary engineering, and procurement engineering. The role requires close coordination with Structural, Seismic, and Tunneling Leads, as well as the Technical Advisory Panel (TAP), to update design‑related chapters for future procurement reference. The ideal candidate will also provides technical support to the Project Construction Management (PCM) team in managing final design and construction packages. This position is based in the Planning and Engineering office within the client’s Office of Program Delivery.

Directs and supervises the development of Civil Design Criteria:

• Directs and contributes to Civil Design Criteria development for Civil related subjectssuch as drainage, grading, utilizes, etc.
• Provides support into planning, permitting, environmental and ROW investigations
• Coordinate with TAP members, engineers, and technical chapter Authors to facilitate the TAP quarterly meetings
• Manage, and monitor progress and schedule of technical chapters of criteria development

Support and supervises special studies:

• Assesses the studies to support design criteria development, Technical Advisory Panel (TAP), third party agreements, and others as necessary
• Assist in the development of scope, delivery schedule and cost estimates
• Monitors progress and schedule of deliverables

Manages and supervises the civil team to support construction contract packages:

• Coordinate with PCM and System Assurance team to ensure the required design and review procedures, V&V process, and system interfaced requirements specified in GP and PCM manual are followed
• Supervise the team to perform the Due Diligent Review for civil technical contract submittals
• Assists in review of Requests for Information (RFIs), Design Variance Requests (DVRs), received from PCM for preparation of the responses
• Coordinate with technical teams to develop the Directive Memo for issuing to PCM and Design Builder

Supervise the team to provide the technical support to Regional Engineering Teams:

• Provide updates of design requirements and technical documents to support the preliminary designs for obtaining approval of environmental clearance application.
• Performs review of the preliminary design submittals
• Attend the technical discussion meetings

• This individual shall have at least 15+ years of civil engineering practical experience and a degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• California registered Professional Engineer
• Knowledgeable in utility relocation, California State Contracting
• Manual, Caltrans Chapter 13 Utility Relocation Manual, Federal Statutes, California State Statues
• Ability to use experience to evaluate engineering solutions for the major transportation projects from planning, preliminary, final design and through the construction phases

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in engineering, construction management, or other closely related curriculum
• Strong project and construction management background
• Proficiency and knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Visio
• Familiar with transportation projects and disciplines
• Knowledge of and ability to apply engineering judgment in areas of design and construction engineering on transportation projects
• Good communication skills
• Working relationships with management, consultants, private sector contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, and their associations

Salary Range: $170,000 to $315,000 per year

Location: Remote (must reside in California)

Work Environment: Fully remote within the state of California

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 and 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 and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both 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, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off.  We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our  employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include 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, both within and beyond the workplace.

For inquiries or accommodations, please contact our HR Department at: (213) 895-0224.

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