Principal Civil Engineer

About the role

CAGE is looking for a seasoned Principal Civil Engineer with deep roots in the Phoenix metro market to lead our Chandler office operations and serve as the face of our Arizona practice. This is not a senior PM seat. This is a leadership role with a clear trajectory toward full operational ownership of the Chandler office. We want someone who can walk into a room with a developer, municipality, or architect and already know the players, the projects, and the market.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical and operational leader for our Chandler office
• Drive revenue growth, project profitability, and team performance
• Work directly with CAGE executive leadership to shape the Arizona strategy
• Build the team, define the culture, and grow the market presence
• Leverage existing Phoenix metro relationships to generate business
• Serve as a trusted advisor to developers, architects, contractors, municipalities, and other project stakeholders
• Lead proposal efforts, client presentations, and project pursuits
• Represent CAGE within the Arizona development community, including ULI Arizona, NAIOP Desert West, and local ACEC and industry events
• Manage residential, commercial, industrial, mixed-use, educational, and institutional land development projects
• Oversee project scope, schedules, budgets, profitability, and resource planning
• Direct multidisciplinary project teams from entitlement through construction
• Ensure high-quality technical deliverables and an exceptional client experience
• Mentor engineers, designers, and project staff
• Help recruit and develop top engineering talent in the Phoenix market
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• 12+ years of civil engineering and land development experience
• Significant Phoenix metro experience with an established professional network in the development community
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Arizona preferred; reciprocity considered)
• Strong technical foundation in site development, grading, drainage, utility design, and permitting
• Proven track record managing project budgets, schedules, and client expectations
• Experience leading and mentoring engineers and design teams
• Strong communication skills and the presence to lead client relationships at a senior level

Preferred

• Active involvement in Arizona development industry organizations (ULI, NAIOP, ACEC, or similar)
• Experience managing an office, department, or market territory
• Business development track record with demonstrated ability to originate and expand client relationships

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $140,000 to $190,000+ depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Leadership growth and long-term career advancement
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA options; wellness reimbursement programs; mental health support resources
• Time Off & Flexibility: Flex Time Off; paid parental leave; 30-day sabbatical after 5 years; paid holidays and floating holiday
• Financial Security: 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting; life and disability insurance
• Professional Development: Executive coaching and leadership development programs; professional licensing support; tuition reimbursement; industry conferences and continuing education