Civil Engineering Principal

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At Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), every team member is personally invested in serving our clients with integrity, delivering results that matter, and growing meaningful careers. As employee-owners, we’re accountable not just for our work, but for creating an environment that supports and challenges one another.

Seniority level:
Director |

Employment type:

Full-time | Job function:
Education and Training

• Expert in the application of engineering principles and practices.
• Utilize knowledge and experience to develop and lead teams.
• Grow and develop established and new clients/contacts in the Real Estate, Oil & Gas, Renewables, and Manufacturing sectors.
• Participate in and lead internal and external client‑ and professional‑development initiatives.
• Lead financial management (AR/WIP) of projects, including discussions with accounting/legal to resolve complex financial issues.
• Expert in scope of service and budget (proposal) development, demonstrating ability to direct projects profitably.
• Experience in hiring/recruiting, mentoring, and developing staff members.
• Excellent communication skills (speaking and writing) with experience communicating with staff, clients, contractors, and government regulatory officials.
• Present at public meetings/hearings; qualified to provide expert testimony.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience working across teams and with external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership and commitment to mentoring junior staff.

• 15+ years’ experience, or a relevant combination of experience and education.
• B.S./M.S. in Civil Engineering (or related field) and MBA (plus).
• Professional Engineer licensure (P.E.), registered in Tennessee or able to obtain registration.
• Additional professional certifications (CPESC, CFM, PMP, etc.) a plus.

• Matching 401(k)
• Profit sharing
• Performance bonus
• Company stock
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Professional development opportunities
• Work‑life balance initiatives

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.