Bridge Engineer - Principal

Bridge Engineer - Principal

Job Location:

Bridgeport, West Virginia (US-WV-Bridgeport)

Category:
Structural Engineering | Type:
Full-Time

As a Bridge Engineering Principal at Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Bridgeport, West Virginia office, 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.

CEC Bridgeport is part of our West Virginia operations, which includes offices in Martinsburg and Charleston. Our Bridgeport office is conveniently located off of Interstate 79 and is within walking distance of multiple restaurants. We're ranked #1 in West Virginia on the 2024 ENR Mid-Atlantic Top Design Firms List and, since opening in 2012, have been the fastest-growing West Virginia consulting firms.

We now have over 100 team members and 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.

• 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

• We’re 100% Employee‑Owned and all full‑time employees have access to the stock program within the 1st year
• We offer a clear career track with a supportive management and mentorship team to help you achieve your goals
• 55% of our profits go into our bonus pool and all full‑time employees are eligible for an annual performance bonus
• We encourage innovation, cross‑training, and continuing education
• Our Healthcare, Vision, Dental, Disability, Life, AD&D, Pet insurance, FSA/HSA, etc. start on your first day
• We offer a 401(k) with company match plus up to 2% profit‑sharing contribution that is fully vested the 1st of the month after you start
• Our team enjoys a work‑life balance with our hybrid flexible schedule options

• 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

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.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

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