• Location: Pomona, CA
• Type: Contract
• Job #85201

An electric utility client is looking for a Lead Civil Project Engineer who will Lead civil engineering efforts across all project phases—scoping, design, cost estimation, scheduling, and construction support.

Location: Pomona, CA 91768 (Hybrid)
Position: Lead Civil Project Engineer 
Pay Rate: $98.77/hr. – 111.73/hr on W2
Duration: 18 months or longer
Schedule: 1^st shift, M-F, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 2 days onsite (Wednesday and Thursday)
Travel: 25% travel across service territory; overnight stays may be required depending on project location.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Technical Leadership: Lead civil engineering efforts across all project phases—scoping, design, cost estimation, scheduling, and construction support.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (project management, construction, environmental, real estate) and external agencies.
• Field Engagement: Conduct job walks and provide engineering construction support across diverse geographical areas for Transmission, Substation and Distribution facilities. Can be 1–2 field days per week based on business need.
• Contractor Oversight: Manage civil engineering consultants—define scopes, review proposals, ensure quality, and maintain schedules.
• Quality Assurance: Perform QA for consultant deliverables, peer reviews, manage purchase orders, and approve invoices.
• Permitting & Compliance: Secure necessary permits and approvals from local jurisdiction agencies for civil engineering scope and work with business partners to support state, federal and other agency approvals
• Project Management: Balance multiple project schedules, provide technical leadership for civil engineering scope, monitor budgets and provide proactive communication with key stakeholders.
• Safety: Embed safety into engineering designs and promote a safety-first culture both in the office and on-site.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:        

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 8+ years of civil land development experience (mandatory).
• California PE license in Civil Engineering (mandatory).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across internal teams, consultants, and external agencies.
• Strong technical leadership experience across all project phases: scoping, design, cost estimating, scheduling, and construction support.
• Experience providing construction field support and conducting/attending job walks.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam.
• Experience with contractor oversight and quality assurance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:        

• Prior experience with electrical utilities (substation and transmission).
• Familiarity with road and highway design.
• Familiarity with storm damage response and mitigation.
• Experience managing contractors.

About our client:
Our client is one of the largest electric utilities and a longtime leader in renewable energy and energy efficiency in the United States providing electricity for much of Southern California.

About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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