Job Description

Location: Sacramento, CA (Northern California)
Compensation: $180,000 – $220,000 + incentives & comprehensive benefits

We are partnering with a nationally recognized consulting firm to identify a Senior Engineering & Compliance Manager to lead and grow their engineering practice in Northern California. This leadership role is best suited for a senior professional with strong technical expertise, deep regulatory knowledge, and a proven ability to expand operations and client relationships in the California market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering, environmental, and compliance projects for utility, energy, and infrastructure clients across California.

• Oversee preparation and QA/QC of design documents, including stormwater management, grading, erosion & sediment control, and construction plans.

• Direct permitting and compliance efforts across CEQA/NEPA, SWPPP, NPDES, CPUC, Caltrans, RWQCB, and other state/local permits.

• Provide compliance oversight for construction and operations, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.

• Build and mentor a Sacramento-based team by providing leadership, technical guidance, and career development.

• Drive business growth by developing new client relationships, pursuing project opportunities, and representing the firm at regional industry events.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to execute strategic growth initiatives in the California market.

• Ensure project budgets, schedules, compliance requirements, and deliverables are consistently met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Master’s preferred).

• California PE license required; additional western state licenses a plus.

• 10+ years of progressive engineering and regulatory compliance experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Proven track record of growing business or regional operations, ideally in California’s utilities, energy, or infrastructure sectors.

• Strong understanding of California environmental and regulatory processes (CEQA, CPUC, RWQCB, Caltrans, CARB, etc.).

• Experience managing linear infrastructure projects such as pipelines, transmission, and distribution.

• Strong leadership, business development, and client relationship management skills.

Why This Opportunity

• Lead and expand a Sacramento-based practice with significant growth potential.

• Contribute to impactful utility and energy projects shaping California’s infrastructure.

• Join a firm with a strong national reputation and expanding West Coast presence.

• Competitive salary ($180K–$220K), performance incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package.