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Harris & Associates

Higher education executive search and advisory

Civil Engineer 2

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/4/2026
$83k - $110k/yr+ ESOP + 401(k) Match
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's
San Diego, CA, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field is required.
  • One to four years of relevant experience performing engineering or technical work in a relevant discipline.
  • Working knowledge of design and construction drawings and plans, including the ability to integrate water system designs within a larger, multidisciplinary project environment.
  • Working knowledge of agency design standards, design guidelines, and other industry-recognized best practices.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Support clients and projects while assisting project managers and project engineers.
  • Support preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates.
  • Use AutoCAD to support design and construction drawings.
  • Support preparation of technical memoranda, basis of design reports, preliminary engineering reports, and other written technical engineering documents.
  • Support preparation of engineering calculations and other process-driven solutions.
  • Review, understand, and honor project scopes of work or services, budgets, and schedules.
  • Interpret data, think critically, solve problems, apply good judgment, and work diligently in support of project objectives.
  • Apply basic design principles and techniques to support client objectives.
Desired Qualifications
  • Engineer in Training license is preferred.
  • Microsoft Project for scheduling is preferred.
  • Southern California experience is preferred.
  • Water market experience is preferred.

About the company

Harris Search Associates is a global executive search and leadership advisory firm focused exclusively on higher education. It helps universities, research parks, and academic medical centers recruit leaders for roles in research, science, engineering, technology, academic medicine, and healthcare administration. It uses a worldwide network through IIC Partners (52 offices in 34 countries) to identify qualified candidates across disciplines and provide international reach. Its goal is to help clients grow and advance research, education, and innovation by placing senior leaders who guide strategy, operations, and collaboration across institutions.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dublin, Ohio

Founded

1997

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What believers are saying

  • Ferris State hired Harris in April 2026 for Sean Lancaster’s provost search.
  • Xavier selected Harris in 2026 for Steven Halm’s founding medical-school dean search.
  • RIT engaged Harris in March 2026 for its electrical and computer engineering chair search.

What critics are saying

  • University budget cuts in 2026 compress retained-search demand and delay new searches.
  • AGB Search, WittKieffer, and Isaacson Miller intensify pricing pressure across higher education.
  • Founder-led relationships create succession risk if Jeffrey Harris steps back in 2027.

What makes Harris & Associates unique

  • Exclusive higher-education focus spans research, academic medicine, and healthcare administration.
  • Harris Search Associates claims 1,100-plus assignments, 94% placement, and 70% repeat clients.
  • IIC Partners gives Harris Search Associates access to 44 offices across 33 countries.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Company Equity

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Parental Leave