Civil Engineer - Principal

About the role

You'll collaborate with the Office Civil Practice Lead and Operations Lead to grow the Civil Practice in our Cleveland, Ohio office. You will guide the external stakeholders through the regulatory environment and ensure the technical excellence of your projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen relationships with prospective and existing clients
• Guide the growth of the practice on both a local and regional basis
• Develop and review proposals and project budgets
• Manage/mentor a team of engineers and project managers
• Perform final quality control/assurance
• Guide and lead a team of engineers through multi-faceted civil engineering projects and business development initiatives
• Assist in the recruiting and professional development of the staff, including the performance of annual reviews and the establishment of development goals
• Customize your individual career path through a variety of professional development and mentoring activities related to project management, leadership, business development initiatives, and service offerings

Requirements

• 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
• Prior 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

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities

Benefits

• Profitable, employee-centered culture
• 55% of company profits are returned to employees through an 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 joining
• Work-life balance

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule supported by a collaborative, flexible workplace