Associate Principal - Civil Engineering in Sacramento

Date Posted: Tuesday, August 5, 2025

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Associate Principal – Civil Engineering

Location: Sacramento, CA Compensation: $160,000 – $200,000 base + bonus (10–25%) Ownership Opportunity Available

We are partnered with a well-established, fast-growing multidisciplinary Architecture & Engineering firm in Sacramento that has tripled its revenue and doubled staff over the past seven years. With profit margins above industry average and a healthy two-year backlog, this firm is poised for continued success—and is ready to add a key leader to the team.

They are seeking an Associate Principal to help guide the civil engineering group, develop business, and provide strategic leadership as the firm continues to scale.

Key Benefits:

  • Immediate ownership opportunity

  • Competitive salary ($160k–$200k+, DOE) with 10–25% performance-based bonus

  • Strong company culture with low turnover and long-tenured leadership

  • Established client base and consistent pipeline of high-quality projects

  • Clear growth path into firm leadership and equity

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

  • 15+ years of civil engineering experience, with a focus on land/site development

  • California PE license required

  • Experience managing staff and delivering complex projects

  • Track record of successful client relationships and business development

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D

If you’re currently in a senior role and haven’t yet been given a path to ownership, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

To Apply: Contact David Meyer at david.meyer@gogpac.com Call or text (605) 610-4543 for a confidential conversation.

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