Civil Engineer - Principal

Civil Engineer - Principal

Job Location s: US-OH-Mayfield Heights

• Category: Civil
• Type: Full-Time

As a Civil Engineering Principal for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), you'll collaborate with the Office Civil Practice Lead and Operations Lead to grow the Civil Practice in our Cleveland, Ohio office. By developing and strengthening our relationships with prospective and existing clients, you will help guide the growth of the practice on both a local and regional basis. Through your experience, you will guide the external stakeholders through the regulatory environment, and ensure the technical excellence of your projects.

You'll be directly responsible for developing and reviewing proposals and project budgets, managing/mentoring a team of engineers and project managers, and performing final quality control/assurance.

In your role, you will guide and lead a team of engineers through multi-faceted civil engineering projects and business development initiatives. As part of the management team, you will assist in the recruiting and professional development of the staff, including the performance of annual reviews and the establishment of development goals. Concurrently, our senior management teams will work with you to customize your individual career path through a variety of professional development and mentoring activities related to your project management, leadership, business development initiatives and service offerings, and assist with office/corporate initiatives.

• We're 100% Employee-Owned, and all full-time employees can become owners within their first year
• Clear career path with opportunities to grow into senior project management, technical leadership, or practice leadership roles
• Profitable, employee-centered culture: 55% of company profits are returned to our employees through our annual bonus pool
• Comprehensive benefits start on Day 1, including health, vision, dental, life, disability, pet insurance, FSA/HSA, and more
• 401(k) with company match plus up to 2% profit‑sharing contribution, fully vested starting the first of the month after you join
• Collaborative, flexible workplace, with hybrid options that support work‑life balance and professional autonomy
• Culture that values innovation, mentorship, community involvement, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration

• Ohio Professional Engineering License (P.E.) required
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree
• 15+ years of experience
• Technical design expertise, including site layout, grading, stormwater management, erosion & sedimentation control, and site utility design
• Established client base and ability to develop business for CEC
• Established relationships with industry professionals and regulators
• Proven experience in the management and development of a consulting engineering team
• Experience with varying types of private‑sector projects such as commercial land development; renewable energy/power generation; industrial/manufacturing development; natural gas; public‑sector projects for local and state agencies

Additionally, Here’s What We’d Love to See:

• Leadership roles within professional industry groups
• In‑depth understanding of local and state land development regulations and processes, including zoning, stormwater management, and erosion & sedimentation control
• A portfolio or list of past projects outlining key design elements and your role in the projects
• Proven ability to build relationships, provide effective mentoring, and build team morale

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…