Senior Civil Engineer (onsite)

Are you ready to love where you live, where you work and who you work with?

Are you dreaming of designing the infrastructure that helps define a community and a way of life?

Are you longing to work with a team of people who are as passionate about their work and community as you are?

Are you imagining an engineering and surveying firm where your skills work in concert with both disciplines and daily conversation is the norm?

Welcome to NorthStar.

We are a team of engineers and surveyors who have been serving Northern California communities for over 40 years. We honestly love what we do, who we do it with, and where we do it. We work in a welcoming community that offers culture, art, incredible outdoor adventures, and easy driving access to epic weekend destinations.

We hire brilliant professionals who are excellent at their craft and align well with our mission and values. We have worked hard to define our culture so that who we are and how we approach our work is crystal clear.

Our mission is our passion: We Exist to Develop People Who Enhance Our Communities. Our core values are Learning, Ownership and Teamcentric, and these sum up how we “show up” for our clients and each other. For us, these aren’t just words on a piece of paper, they are what we live into as a team and aspire to daily.

Are you our next team member?

What you must have to apply

• Valid State of California Professional Civil Engineer PE License
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited School
• Five (5) or more years full-time experience as an Associate Engineer, or
• Ten (10) years full time post graduate experience at an engineering firm managing projects from beginning to end, demonstrating proficiency in design package preparation, with a focus on project management and client satisfaction
• Previous experience managing a minimum of ten (10) medium and large projects per year
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, ordinances, codes and policies
• Awareness of financial records, collection policies and accounting procedures
• Exposure to employee mentoring and/or team leadership
• Possession of valid California Driver’s License and clear DMV Report

Your Skills

• Excellent time management, prioritization, and organization skills
• Approachable with outstanding communication, written and oral, and interpersonal skills
• Aptitude for critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making
• Ability to make complex computations and to check plans, calculations, and specifications
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer and strong working knowledge AutoCAD, specifically Civil 3D, and Suite of Microsoft Office Products
• Proficient in project management, leading a team, delegating tasks and managing budgets
• A working knowledge of survey practices in both a field and office settingStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of an effective team

Your Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a Project Manager including preparing, overseeing preparation of estimates, scopes and client / design team communication on projects.
• Responsible for multidisciplinary projects that include internal or external subcontractor coordination, communication, and management
• Works with professional staff and project teams to assess and meet engineering needs, requirements, and deadlines.
• Meet with clients, contractors, agencies, etc.
• Responsible for Client development and retention
• Working on establishing agency relations and staying informed of changing agency policies, procedures and/or processes.
• Responsible for budget control and client satisfaction
• Share expertise and insight with staff with the goal of enhancing professional development and personal growth.
• Maintain internal QA/QC on other engineer’s work products.
• Responsible charge of work performed including stamp and sign documents prepared by staff they are supervising.
• Prepare and oversee preparation of calculations, plans, details, and specifications.
• Perform job site visits and inspections.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position is eligible for supervisory responsibility of up to five (5) Associate Engineers or lower, and for Department Manager additional role
• This position is responsible for reviewing work, training and mentoring team members

Compensation and Benefits 

• Pay Rate – $98,236 to $125,440 based on relevant experience
• Medical Insurance – stipend that may cover up to 100% of premium
• Dental Insurance - 100% paid by NorthStar
• Vision Insurance - 100% paid by NorthStar
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with 100% matching up to 4% of salary, 100% vesting immediately
• 8 days paid holidays
• Licensure/Certification reimbursement of costs
• Annual profit-sharing bonus
• Relocation reimbursement

Opportunities

• Owner Track - We are seeking a full-time, licensed professional who is ready to be on the track to company ownership and play a significant role in our growing Civil Engineering Departmentin Chico CA. NorthStar’s engineering team is comprised of talented professionals working to better our communities through inspired design.

• Fulfilling Projects - NorthStar is proud to partner with both public and private sector clients. We have worked with a range of clients in multiple industries:  City and County Agencies, Construction Companies, Schools, Native American Tribes, Non-profit Organizations, Health Care Entities, Utility Companies, Local Developers, and Small Businesses.

• Hybrid Telework - Join us in Chico, CA and telework a couple of days a week.

• Time for Life - We are as passionate about enjoying life as we are about the great work we do. We show up for our team and our clients Monday through Friday and 40 hours is a typical week.

Life in Chico

Why do we love Chico so much? Glad you asked! Just 90 minutes north of Sacramento, and three hours from San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and the North Coast, Chico is a welcoming town with a vibrant community that has become a regional center for recreation, business, the arts, and cultural activity. The CSU Chico campus brings diversity and liveliness to our downtown with its farmer’s markets, restaurants, and live music. Within our 11- mile historic Bidwell Park and around Chico, there are abundant outdoor recreational opportunities including hiking, disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, horseback riding, swimming, star gazing, etc.

If you are inspired by our mission and values, we look forward to sharing all that NorthStar and Chico, CA have to offer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The information provided in this job posting is a summary of the full job description and is intended to provide an overview of areas of responsibility, skills, knowledge, and abilities associated with the position.  A full copy of the job description is available upon request*.*