Water Resources - Principal

About the role

You will have a unique opportunity to grow and lead a dynamic Water Resources Practice at Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Pittsburgh, PA offices. You will oversee projects and collaborate with clients on various water resources challenges.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects and collaborate with clients on ports, inland waterways, watershed management, hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses, FEMA permitting, dam safety, and other related projects.
• Apply your technical expertise in one or more of these areas to help clients solve complex water resources challenges and meet their project goals.
• Develop and lead the office’s Water Resources Practice, cultivating client relationships, securing new work, and expanding the practice’s presence.
• Lead and mentor engineers and play a key role in growing the team by identifying and hiring talented staff, fostering technical excellence, and building a collaborative, innovative group that thrives on challenging water resources projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
• Professional Engineering license (P.E.) required.
• 15+ years of experience in water resources engineering, including technical expertise in one or more of the following: hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling, watershed management, FEMA permitting, dam safety, ports and navigable waterways, floodplain studies, and dam breach analyses.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring, developing, and leading staff, with a passion for growing and leading teams.
• Prominent track record of business development, client relationship management, and practice growth.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire trust and credibility.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks (local, state, and federal), including FEMA and USACE requirements.

Qualifications

• Required experience in proposal preparation, project planning, execution, and financial management.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire trust and credibility.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks (local, state, and federal), including FEMA and USACE requirements.

Skills

• Technical expertise in one or more of the following: hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling, watershed management, FEMA permitting, dam safety, ports and navigable waterways, floodplain studies, and dam breach analyses.
• Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and engage with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire trust and credibility.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks (local, state, and federal), including FEMA and USACE requirements.

Benefits

• Bonus recognition based on performance.
• Participation in employee stock ownership program.
• Mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews.
• Goal-setting opportunities.
• Flexible/hybrid work schedule.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability, tuition assistance, professional development, and work-life balance.

Pay

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• Flexible/hybrid work schedule.