Job Description
AKM Consulting Engineers is seeking a Principal Engineer to join our team in Irvine, California. This role will work under the direction of the President/Principal-in-Charge and provide leadership across a range of water infrastructure projects. We’re looking for an experienced engineer who is technically strong, an effective communicator, and confident in leading client engagements and mentoring staff.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead and oversee large, complex civil engineering projects for public agencies
- Manage planning, design, and construction of infrastructure, including: Pipelines (water, recycled water, wastewater), Pump stations (water, stormwater, wastewater), Reservoirs, wells, storm drain, and treatment facilities
- Supervise and mentor engineering staff across all project phases
- Support construction management with submittal review, bid support, and RFIs
- Oversee the preparation of technical reports, proposals, feasibility studies, and cost estimates
- Assist with business development activities, including RFP responses and interviews
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies and support grant-related efforts
- Ensure QA/QC processes are met and projects are delivered on time and within budget
- Provide plan/spec reviews and technical input to ensure quality project delivery
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong leadership, communication, and writing skills
- Experience working directly with clients and public agencies
- Ability to resolve complex design and construction challenges
- A proactive approach to mentoring, budgeting, and team collaboration
