Principal Engineer at Forsgren Associates, Inc.

<p>When you join our team you won’t just be ‘going to work’. You’ll be helping grow a longstanding business while receiving the recognition and support your commitment to professional growth deserves.</p> <p>If you’re looking for a place where your technical judgment matters, your work has visible community impact, and your career path can grow with the business, this could be a great next step.</p> <p>We believe where you work matters. Our Sacramento office offers a collaborative atmosphere with plenty of natural light, an on-site fitness center with showers, complimentary loaner bikes to enjoy nearby trails, great restaurants within walking distance, a game room, putting green, and an outdoor BBQ area for team celebrations.</p> <p><strong>This role is eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program.</strong></p> <p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead a talented team of engineers and technical professionals delivering infrastructure projects from early planning and design through bidding, construction, and closeout.</li> <li>Oversee project delivery with a focus on schedules, budgets, quality, staffing, and strong communication across clients, consultants, and internal teams.</li> <li>Serve as a trusted partner to clients by understanding their needs, solving problems proactively, and delivering practical, value-driven engineering solutions.</li> <li>Mentor, coach, and develop staff while fostering a collaborative team culture built on quality, accountability, and professional growth.</li> <li>Support regional growth through thoughtful business development, networking, proposal strategy, client presentations, and long-term relationship building.</li> <li>Partner closely with division leadership on strategic planning, client development, operational priorities, and growth initiatives throughout the western U.S.</li> <li>Play a key role in talent development, succession planning, and building a sustainable leadership bench for continued office and regional success.</li> <li>Help refine and execute the Sacramento office’s business growth plan, daily operations, and profitability goals while aligning with broader corporate objectives.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We’re Looking For:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.</li> <li>Professional Engineer (PE) registration in California, or the ability to obtain California licensure.</li> <li>Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Nevada is a plus.</li> <li>15+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, ideally with a mix of technical delivery, project leadership, client management, and team development.</li> <li>Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex priorities, and build trusted relationships with public- and private-sector clients.</li> <li>Strong project management experience, including proposals, scopes, budgets, schedules, QA/QC, and successful execution of engineering projects.</li> <li>A people-first leadership style with a track record of mentoring staff, supporting career growth, and creating accountability without losing collaboration.</li> <li>Experience with strategic planning, client development, operational oversight, and growing a book of work or regional practice.</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong business judgment, and the ability to represent the firm with professionalism and credibility.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why You’ll Love Working Here:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A high-impact leadership role in a growing Sacramento office with strong local momentum and regional support.</li> <li>Work alongside experienced leaders in a culture that values growth, mentorship, and giving employees the opportunity to help shape the next chapter of a well-established local practice.</li> <li>Flexible schedule that supports both client service and work-life balance.</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and HSA options.</li> <li>Generous PTO to recharge and maintain balance.</li> <li>401(k) plan with employer contribution.</li> <li>A chance to grow with a company recognized for strong client retention, strategic growth, and continued expansion in the AEC industry.</li> </ul> <div data-ccp-timestamp="1739557098598"> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 263pt;" width="351"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 14.25pt;"> <td style="width: 263pt; height: 14.25pt;" width="351" height="19">Apex Job Title: Sr Engineering Manager</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;#LI-EK1</p> </div> <p>Req ID: 11932</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Annual Expected Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$150,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$220,000 USD</span></div></div></div>