Bridge Engineer - Principal

Overview

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.

• 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

• 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’re 100% Employee-Owned and all Full-Time employees have access to the stock program within the 1 st 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. starts on your first day
• We offer a 401k w/ company match + 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

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.