Principal Civil Engineer - Transportation Infrastructure
Company websiteparsons.com (Parsons, opens in new tab)
Base salary $100,900 to $176,600
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Irvine, CA
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- LocationIrvine, CA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Job Description:
Opportunity:
Our Parsons Irvine, California office is now hiring for a highly experienced Principal Engineer to join our team! In this role you will support major road and highway projects for Caltrans and other regional clients.
Overview:
Parsons has an exciting job opportunity for a Principal Engineer to join the expanding transportation infrastructure team with our Irvine, California office.
We are looking for an experienced engineer that can perform and oversee a variety of engineering tasks, lead and mentor engineering staff, and join an established team of experts. In this role, you will be leading engineering work and contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects in the Southern California region. You will be part of a team which primarily supports Caltrans projects and works on various projects with the regional transportation planning agencies, counties, cities, and transit agencies. The position is office based, but offers a hybrid model (2 to 3 days in the office) and a 9/80 flex schedule with every other Friday off.
Responsibilities:
Perform various roadway engineering and design assignments requiring the application of engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity.
- Collaborate with other engineers and clients to present highway and road designs.
- Oversee and help develop horizontal and vertical geometry for highway and road projects, analyze cross sections, and calculate super-elevations.
- Write and edit project specifications.
- Utilize drafting and 3D modeling software, tools, and programs, to develop conceptual and detailed designs.
- Perform material quantity takeoffs and construction cost estimates.
- Prepare design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans for assigned projects.
- Perform senior reviews of engineering documents prepared by others.
- Lead technical proposal writing and graphics development.
- Supervise and mentor engineers on various transportation projects.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related field).
- Minimum of 10 years of related work experience with road and highway projects, and a preference for substantial Caltrans horizontal/vertical geometrics work experience.
- Experience in managing staff, and performing quality reviews is highly desirable.
- Professional Engineer (PE) Registration is preferred.
Skills and Competencies:
- High proficiency in utilizing AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation and/or InRoads.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with internal staff and clients.
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $100,900.00 - $176,600.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Source: Parsons on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($100,900) is above 6% of the 2,074 Engineering (non-software) roles in California listed on this site; 1 other lists the same floor. Their median floor is $146,500; the middle half runs from $125,000 to $175,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingPrincipal Civil Engineer - Transportation Infrastructure$100,900 to $176,600
Principal Electrical Engineer - Traction Power$100,900 to $176,600
Signal Intelligence (SIGINT)(TDNA) TS/SCI$100,900 to $176,600
Construction Surveillance Technician - CST$103,500 to $181,100
Principal Process Engineer$103,500 to $181,100
Workflow Support Specialist$103,500 to $181,100
Scheduler$103,500 to $181,100
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Principal Civil Engineer - Transportation Infrastructure (this listing) | $100,900 - $176,600 |
| Principal Electrical Engineer - Traction Power | $100,900 - $176,600 |
| Signal Intelligence (SIGINT)(TDNA) TS/SCI | $100,900 - $176,600 |
| Construction Surveillance Technician - CST | $103,500 - $181,100 |
| Principal Process Engineer | $103,500 - $181,100 |
| Workflow Support Specialist | $103,500 - $181,100 |
| Scheduler | $103,500 - $181,100 |
Observed changes
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- First observed on the employer's board
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-01-15
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Location as the employer wrote it: US - CA, Irvine
Salary Range: $100,900.00 - $176,600.00
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