Civil Engineer - Principal

Job Location s: US-OH-Toledo | Category:
Civil | Type:
Full-Time

At Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), we’re seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Principal to help lead and grow our Civil/Site Practice in the Toledo and surrounding areas. This is a high-impact leadership role for a driven professional who thrives on mentoring teams, building client relationships, and delivering exceptional results across a wide range of private and public sector projects.

You’ll collaborate with senior management to shape the strategic direction of the practice‑locally and regionally while guiding clients through complex regulatory environments and ensuring technical excellence across every project phase.

• Lead and grow the Civil/Site Practice through business development and client relationship management.
• Guide clients through planning, permitting, design, and construction processes.
• Oversee proposal development, project budgeting, and quality assurance.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers and project managers.
• Conduct performance reviews and support staff development goals.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic initiatives and professional development programs.

CEC is a 100% Employee‑Owned company with 34 offices and over 1,500 team members. We’re proud to offer a robust benefit and retirement package including a company‑matched 401(k) + 2% profit sharing, flexible schedule options, mid‑year and end‑of‑year performance and raise reviews with goal setting, consistent and dedicated mentors, a clear career track, continuing education and internal trainings on technical and management‑related topics, as well as our stock ownership program which is available to all employees within their first year.

• 15+ years of experience
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree
• P.E. required (including registration in Ohio or the ability to obtain reciprocity)
• 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 private‑sector projects such as commercial land development; renewable energy/power generation; industrial/manufacturing development; natural gas; and public‑sector projects for local and state agencies

• 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

The Toledo office is focused on expanding CEC’s existing Ohio operations by providing outstanding client‑first service. Since opening in May 2011, our growing team of engineers and scientists have collaboratively worked together to solve our clients’ most complex problems. We have expanded our capabilities to serve clients across several industries: public sector, solid waste, manufacturing, mining, real estate, and power. CEC Toledo’s team consists of professionals with a broad spectrum of expertise in civil engineering, environmental engineering and sciences, waste management, and water resources.

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…