Civil Engineering Principal

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen relationships with existing clients and industry partners, and develop new relationships to grow the civil/site portfolio locally and regionally
• Guide internal teams and external stakeholders through regulatory processes
• Provide construction deliverables and support
• Ensure financial success and technical excellence of projects by mentoring a team of Project Managers and junior engineers
• Guide experienced engineers to successfully deliver complex, multi-faceted projects on time and on budget

Requirements

• 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

Skills

• 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

Benefits

• Flexible/hybrid work schedule
• Comprehensive benefits package including performance-based bonus recognition and participation in employee stock ownership program
• Mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews with goal-setting opportunities
• On-site amenities: full-scale gym, café serving breakfast and lunch, recreation rooms
• Wellness and social activities: ping pong, pool, cornhole, and pickleball tournaments; annual summer picnic; themed happy hours; team building activities (go-kart racing, curling)
• Community engagement: volunteer trail workdays, CEC-designed pollinator garden maintenance, annual charity golf tournament
• Matching 401(k); profit sharing; performance bonus; company stock
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance; professional development; work-life balance
• Employee Resource Groups: CEC Community (giving back), CEC Ignite (early-career development), CEC iDEA (inclusion, diversity, equality, acceptance), CEC Women (networking and professional opportunities)

Pay

• $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates
• Up to $10,000 additional sign-on bonus upon successful onboarding for candidates who meet qualifications

Schedule

Flexible/hybrid work schedule.