Bridge Engineering Principal

Bridge Engineering Principal

Job Location:

US‑WV‑Bridgeport

Category:
Structural Engineering

Type:
Full‑Time

Civil & Environmental Consultants is growing, and we're seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Bridge Engineering Principal to lead our Bridge design team in West Virginia. This is a high‑impact leadership role for a motivated professional that is ready to shape the future of bridge engineering in the region.

As a Principal and CEC, you'll be at the forefront of project delivery, client engagement, and team development. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented engineers in the industry - while advancing your own career and contributing to the strategic growth of our bridge engineering practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, planning, and execution of bridge projects to ensure exceptional client satisfaction.
• Drive business development efforts and contribute to strategic planning for market growth in West Virginia and surrounding regions.
• Collaborate on project pursuits, proposals, scopes, and schedules.
• Oversee multi‑disciplinary project teams, including geotechnical, roadway, and permitting professionals.
• Ensure quality assurance and technical excellence across all project documentation.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff across all levels, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

CEC is a 100% Employee‑Owned company with 34 offices and over 1,500 team members. We’re proud to offer a robust benefit and retirement package including a company matched 401k + 2% profit sharing, a hybrid flexible schedule, mid‑year and end‑of‑year performance reviews with goal setting, consistent and dedicated mentors, a clear career track, continuing education and internal trainings on technical and management related topics, as well as our stock ownership program which is available to all employees within their first year.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering;
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) registration in WV, or ability to be registered with reciprocity;
• 15+ years of proven experience in bridge design, including leadership on design‑build and design‑bid‑build projects;
• Proven success in client relationship management and proposal development;
• Strong background in business development and project pursuit strategy
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required;
• Proficiency with Micro Station, Civil 3D and bridge design software;
• Demonstrated communication and team leadership skills;

CEC Bridgeport is part of our West Virginia operations, which also includes offices in Martinsburg and Charleston. CEC Bridgeport is focused on expanding CEC’s presence in West Virginia. CEC selected Bridgeport to become the West Virginia office based on the growth in the region and the approximation to the major development in north central West Virginia. Since opening in 2012 with two employees, we’ve been the fastest‑growing West Virginia consulting firm.

We now have over 100 employees to meet the needs of our clients, and we’ve done this by hiring the best talent and most driven professionals with proven track records in their industries. Our services have grown to include civil engineering, construction inspection, ecological sciences, environmental engineering and sciences, geotechnical engineering, landscape architecture, road/bridge design, stream restoration, survey and LiDAR mapping, and water resources.

In May of 2021, we moved to a larger space in Charles Pointe due to our continued growth in the region.

CEC is ranked #1 in West Virginia and #24 overall on the 2024 ENR Mid‑Atlantic Top Design Firms List.

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News‑Record
. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

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