BWE's Senior Land Planner is responsible for the management of Commercial, Mixed-Use, Retail, Entertainment, Residential, Industrial, Corporate planning and entitlement projects. The planner shall have an understanding of urban, suburban, and rural planning and land use principles and navigating the discretionary permit process for all municipalities in and including San Diego County.

The Land Planner will coordinate with BWE staff to provide service which exceeds our client's expectations. The Land Planner will develop new and maintain existing BWE client relationships.

Specific responsibilities of the Land Planner include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee preparation of yield studies
• Understand local and state development codes and zoning regulations including CEQA and coastal development permits
• Develop conceptual site plans and land development feasibility studies
• Research regulations and compile data and maps on a variety of planning issues
• Prepare and present detailed site analysis, due diligence, and highest and best use plans, exhibits, and reports
• Provide technical assistance to BWE surveying and civil engineering staff regarding site development issues
• Prepare conceptual site plans in conformance with state, county, and local codes, plans, parking and other regulations to obtain entitlement and discretionary permits
• Communicate effectively with city and county officials, clients, and co-workers
• Make presentations to community and planning groups and at city council meetings
• Prepare proposals and expand client base
• Manage project schedules and budgets

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Urban Planning, City and Regional Planning, or related discipline
• AICP certification is desirable
• Exceptional communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Capability to manage multiple projects
• 5 to 10 years of local planning experience
• Proficiency with MS Office and MS Project
• Knowledge of GIS, AutoCAD and Sketch-up, are desirable

BWE is an established firm with a diverse client and project base, great opportunities for advancement, and a fast-paced work environment.

BWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please respond with a cover letter, resume, availability and salary requirements to: resumes@bwesd.com

BWE is seeking a Civil Designer to join our team.

Qualified candidates will possess an FE/EIT certificate with a BS degree in Civil Engineering. Candidates will have a minimum of two years of progressive professional experience and possess strong AutoCAD Civil 3D skills for the preparation of grading and improvement plans.  Work includes educational facilities, military facilities, and urban infill projects.  Microstation experience is a plus. Experience with earthwork calculations and construction cost estimates is required. Knowledge of local Cities' and County design requirements and processing procedures are required and DSA, OSHPD, & military experience are a plus. Traffic control and erosion control plan preparation experience is also a plus.

The Civil Designer will report to a Project Manager and work with Project Engineers. Excellent communication skills and customer service are essential.

BWE is centrally located, an established firm with a diverse client and project base, great opportunities for advancement, and a fast-paced and friendly work environment.

BWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please respond with a cover letter, resume, availability and salary requirements to: resumes@bwesd.com

BWE is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to join our team.

Qualified candidates will hold a BS degree in Civil Engineering (PE preferred, EIT certificate required) with a minimum of five years of progressive professional experience. Candidates must be competent in the design of grading, drainage, utility, and public improvement plans. He/She must demonstrate an understanding of the approval requirements and processes of various local, state and federal agencies. Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D is a must (Microstation experience a plus). Experience in the following areas will be given favorable consideration:

• Hydrology Studies and LEED calculations
• Storm water management reports, including SWPPP preparation
• Writing/editing Specifications
• DSA, OSHPD, and/or military experience
• Design-Build delivery

The Civil Project Engineer will report to a Project Manager and work with Civil Designers. Excellent communication skills and customer service are essential. The position requires that the successful candidate relocate to San Diego, CA if not already in the area.

BWE is an established firm with a diverse client and project base, great opportunities for advancement, and a fast-paced work environment.

Interested candidates shall submit a cover letter and resume.

Job Type: Full-time

BWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please respond with a cover letter, resume, availability and salary requirements to: resumes@bwesd.com

BWE is seeking a Civil Project Manager to join our team.

Qualified candidates will hold a BS degree in Civil Engineering and a California Professional Engineer license with a minimum of eight years of progressive professional experience, including a minimum of two years managing other team members. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience developing grading, drainage, utility, and public improvement plans. The Civil Project Manager is expected to develop and maintain client relationships as the primary point of contact for BWE. He/She must possess a thorough understanding of the permitting requirements and processes of local municipalities & school districts and DSA. Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D is a must (Microstation experience a plus).

Experience in the following areas will be given favorable consideration:

• Proposal writing
• Construction administration
• QA/QC
• Consultant coordination
• Training for other department members
• Management of department resources
• Hydrology Studies
• LEED calculations
• Storm water management reports, including SWPPP preparation
• Writing/editing Specifications
• San Diego Unified School District, DSA, OSHPD, and/or military experience
• Design-Build delivery

Excellent communication skills and customer service are essential.

BWE is an established firm with a diverse client and project base, great opportunities for advancement, and a fast-paced work environment.

BWE offers an excellent compensation package including annual bonus, profit sharing plan, 401(K) plan, ESOP, and medical insurance.

BWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please respond with a cover letter, resume, availability and salary requirements to: resumes@bwesd.com

Contracts Administrator / Administrative Assistant

BWE, Inc. is seeking a full-time Contracts Administrator / Administrative Assistant to join our team! Most of the position’s time will be devoted to working with other team members and clients to produce and execute contracts. Throughout the day, the Contracts Administrator / Administrative Assistant will also help other team members with a variety of administrative tasks and back up the receptionist.

The successful candidate will have a positive attitude and like working cooperatively with others. Being highly organized and able to quickly move from one administrative duty to the next will be essential. This person must have strong verbal and written communication skills. Other necessary attributes include professionalism, integrity, patience, and resourcefulness. A diverse background in office administration would be beneficial for this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare contracts, additional services agreements, and proposals
• Update contract log accordingly
• File contracts
• Enter contracts into the accounting system
• Process certificate of insurance requests
• Follow up with clients and subconsultants regarding unsigned contracts
• Maintain current Certificates of Insurance for subconsultants
• Provide preliminary review of contracts for acceptability
• Maintain database of archived files
• Coordinate archiving of files with the file storage vendor
• Compose/Edit Letters, transmittals and other documents
• Bind Reports and submittals
• Make copies upon request or send to vendor for reproduction
• Answer, screen, and route incoming calls
• Greet clients, vendors, and other visitors upon arrival
• Update administrative documents, as needed
• Maintain petty cash, record all withdrawals and deposits
• Prepare and track deliveries and overnight shipments
• Sort and distribute mail
• Order general office supplies
• Call for office equipment repairs and/or maintenance when necessary
• Clean kitchen, coffee pots, conference rooms
• Order lunches and set-up/clean-up for meetings
• Other administrative duties, as needed

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 1- 3 years of experience in an office environment
• High School diploma (or equivalent) required, (Associate's or Bachelor's degree a plus)
• Strong work ethic
• Works well under pressure and deadlines
• Quickly move from one task to another
• Excellent attention to detail
• Highly organized
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Type 40wpm
• Dependability is a must
• Must be able to pass background check requirements upon hire

BENEFITS

• Bonuses
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401 (K)
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacations
• Sick Leave
• Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Cafeteria Health Plan

BWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please respond with a cover letter, resume, availability and salary requirements to resumes@bwesd.com. References and transcripts may be required for qualified candidates.