Principal Civil Engineer

Who You’ll Work With

You will join BW Design Group and be part of a committed team of over 1600 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

What You’ll Do

• Project Leadership: Take charge of planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget constraints.
• Client Collaboration: Foster strong client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for project communication.
• Site Development: Oversee and manage site development projects, including coordinating with the construction project manager, expansions, and renovations, focusing on food, beverage, and consumer packaged goods manufacturing facilities.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all projects adhere to local, state, and federal regulations. Coordinate with regulatory agencies and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) to secure permits and approvals.
• Team Coordination: Lead a team of professionals, including engineers, designers, and support staff, to deliver high-quality, safe, and efficient site development projects. Your leadership and project management skills will be essential in motivating and guiding the team to success.
• Cost Management: Responsible for controlling project budgets, monitoring expenses, and ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining high quality and safety standards.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges in the project, creating strategies to mitigate them and maintain project timelines.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain quality control processes to ensure that project deliverables meet the highest standards and client expectations.
• Report Generation: Prepare detailed project reports and documentation for clients and internal teams, conveying project progress, milestones, and any deviations from the plan.
• Business Development: Contribute to the growth of Design Group by fostering existing client relationships, identifying opportunities for additional services, and participating in the preparation of proposals.

What You’ll Bring

• BS Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in site development and civil engineering within the manufacturing sector, with a strong focus on food, beverage, or consumer packaged goods facilities.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering site development projects from initiation to completion.
• Excellent understanding of regulatory compliance and permitting processes at local, state, and federal levels.
• Experience in performing field facility condition assessments and reviewing hydraulic calculations and analyses.
• Experience reviewing construction documents using software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and Hydro CAD.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• A willingness to travel for project requirements, including installation and start-up activities, client meetings, and industry-related events.

Qualifications

• The approximate pay range for this position is $170K - $240K.