Civil Engineering Practice Leader, PE

Location: Roseville, California, serving Greater Sacramento and Placer County 

Department: Engineering 

Lead and grow the civil engineering practice in our Roseville office as Civil Engineering Practice Leader, PE, serving municipal, public works, water and site development clients across Greater Sacramento and Placer County. 

You will build the team and the client base while personally leading key projects, with the full multidiscipline resources of Lumos & Associates behind you. 

Compensation: $160,000 to $220,000 base salary, plus annual bonus. 

Why This Role at Lumos 

• Build and lead the Roseville civil practice, backed by a respected three state firm. 

• Personally lead key projects while you grow the team and the client base. 

• Win broader work with in house structural, survey, geotechnical, and construction teams. 

• Serve public works, water, transportation, and site development clients across Placer County. 

What You Will Do 

As Civil Engineering Practice Leader, you will play a key role in leading and expanding Lumos’ Engineering Division in the Greater Sacramento region. You will be responsible for developing business opportunities, managing client relationships, overseeing project delivery, and supporting the growth and development of your team. This position provides an opportunity to build and grow a practice within your discipline and geographic market, while also broadening your leadership reach by supporting and mentoring people across other disciplines within the local engineering team, with the resources and support of the broader company behind you. For a civil engineering manager, engineering director, office leader, or principal, this role is a natural next step. 

Primary responsibilities include: 

• Lead business development efforts and promote repeat and referral business with existing and prospective clients. 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, government agencies, allied professionals, and subconsultants. 

• Participate in networking events, business development meetings, and industry-related opportunities. 

• Review, provide guidance on, and direct responses to SOQs, RFPs, and RFQs. 

• Manage client projects from start to finish, ensuring high-quality service and successful project outcomes. 

• Oversee project delivery for a variety of civil engineering projects, including municipal infrastructure, public works, water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, and site development projects. 

• Review and approve fee proposals and scopes of work prepared by the group. 

• Manage group backlog and identify current and future staffing needs. 

• Oversee delegation of work and distribution of project load to support efficiency, quality, and a healthy work/life balance. 

• Prepare and present projects to local authorities, including planning boards, city councils, and staff review committees. 

• Communicate business strategy, priorities, and key results to operations staff. 

• Facilitate regular staff meetings to promote open, transparent, and consistent communication. 

• Recruit, hire, mentor, coach, and support the professional development of engineering staff. 

• Promote positive employee relations, support team building, and help resolve employee issues when needed. 

• Formulate and recommend engineering policies and programs that support the organization’s competitive position and long-term growth. 

• Serve as a liaison between division leadership, executive leadership, and operations staff regarding decisions, policies, procedures, and performance expectations. 

• Support other duties and special projects as assigned. 

What We Are Looking For 

Experience 

• 10+ years of proven experience in civil engineering consulting, project management, or a related field. 

• Demonstrated experience managing civil engineering projects and client relationships. 

• Prior experience managing, supervising, training, coaching, developing, and motivating engineering teams. 

• Proven success developing new business opportunities and supporting client proposals. 

• Experience with municipal infrastructure, public works, water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, or site development projects preferred. 

• Experience presenting projects to local agencies, boards, councils, or review committees preferred. 

• Strong understanding of consulting operations, project delivery, client service, backlog management, and staffing needs. 

Education & Licensure 

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with an emphasis in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. 

• Registered Professional Civil Engineer in California. 

Leadership Qualities 

• Charismatic, approachable, and relationship-focused with clients and colleagues. 

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong drive to grow the business. 

• Proven leader who balances accountability, empathy, and motivation. 

• Collaborative and open to diverse perspectives and teamwork. 

• Leads with integrity, respect, and clear communication. 

• Trusted, transparent, and reliable, with a strong appreciation for others’ contributions. 

• Inspires vision, innovation, and high-quality results. 

• Empowers teams through autonomy, feedback, recognition, and support. 

• Self-motivated and comfortable leading initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment. 

Skills & Requirements 

• Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills. 

• Ability to apply cost/benefit analysis to requested projects and business decisions. 

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. 

• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead strategy and execute consistently. 

• Ability to build trust, encourage cross-functional cooperation, and support a highly engaged team environment. 

• Valid driver’s license and driving record with 3 or fewer demerit points. 

About Lumos & Associates 

Lumos & Associates brings civil engineering, structural engineering, surveying and mapping, geotechnical engineering, materials testing, and construction management under one roof, with offices in Reno, Carson City, Fallon, South Lake Tahoe, Roseville, El Dorado Hills, and Boise. We invest heavily in professional development and operate under five core values: Stay Moving, Dip Down, Own It, Make It Right, and Take Pride. 

Pay Transparency Statement 

The compensation range reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs. 

California salary pay range 

$160,000 to $220,000 USD 

Benefits Offered to Eligible Full Time Employees 

• Competitive salary and annual bonus 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 

• Generous company matched 401(k) with a Roth provision 

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays 

• Company paid life insurance and short and long term disability 

• Flexible spending and health savings accounts 

• A community driven culture that values balance and professional growth 

Ready to help lead the next chapter of Lumos’ growth in Northern California? Apply today to join Lumos & Associates as our Civil Engineering Practice Leader in Roseville, California.