Civil Engineering Principal

Civil Engineering Principal

As a Civil Engineering Principal, you'll lead the process of bringing site development projects to life in our Pittsburgh, PA Office. You will be responsible for business development, client management, and overseeing Project Managers, including oversight of technical and financial aspects of projects. We have openings and needs for Principals across multiple industries, including manufacturing and renewable energy, commercial and industrial land development, and oil and gas development.

You will represent the company at conferences and in client meetings to secure and coordinate work. You will work closely with other CEC professionals locally and across the country to develop opportunities and build business relationships, apply best practices to address client needs, conduct technical reviews of client deliverables, and provide mentorship and oversight to Project Managers and supporting staff.

Your day-to-day activities will include strengthening relationships with our existing clients and industry partners, as well as developing new relationships to help grow our civil/site portfolio both locally and regionally. You will guide the internal team and external stakeholders through regulatory processes, provide construction deliverables and support, and ensure the financial success and technical excellence of your projects by mentoring a team of Project Managers and junior engineers.

Your influence throughout the entire project will guide a team of experienced engineers as they successfully deliver complex and multi-faceted projects on time and on budget for our clients.

At CEC, our employees enjoy a flexible/hybrid work schedule. Our comprehensive benefits package includes bonus recognition, based on performance, as well as participation in our employee stock ownership program. Additionally, we conduct mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews and provide goal-setting opportunities.

Endless perks are available to employees at CEC! Our office boasts a full-scale gym, café serving breakfast and lunch, and recreation rooms—creating the perfect balance of wellness and productivity. Throughout the year, employees enjoy ping pong, pool, cornhole, and pickleball tournaments as well as the annual summer picnic, themed happy hours, and fun team building activities including go-kart racing and curling!

We also understand the importance of reaching beyond the office and giving back to the community—CEC employees volunteer for trail workdays to enhance local parks, maintain a CEC-designed pollinator garden for our office campus, and organize an annual charity golf tournament. At CEC Pittsburgh, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of connection, collaboration, and growth within the office and in our community.

• 15+ years of experience
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer licensure (P.E.) required
• Technical design expertise, including site layout and test fits, grading, stormwater management, erosion & sedimentation control, and site utility design
• Established client base
• Established relationships with industry professionals and regulators
• Proven experience in the management and development of a consulting engineering team
• Experience with varying types of projects such as industrial/manufacturing development; natural gas; commercial land development; or renewable energy/power generation

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

* Candidates who meet the qualifications above are eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus upon successful onboarding.

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