Civil Engineer - Principal

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Profit sharing

Performance bonus

Company stock

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineering Principal for its Johnson City, TN office. In this role, you will partner with leadership to grow the Civil/Site Practice, mentor engineers, and oversee project management tasks. This position requires extensive civil engineering experience, a degree in Civil Engineering or related, and P.E. licensure. CEC offers competitive benefits, including a matching 401(k) and a performance bonus, creating an environment that promotes work-life balance and professional development.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of civil engineering experience or a relevant combination of experience and education.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure, with Tennessee registration or ability to obtain.
• Additional professional certifications such as CPESC, CFM, or PMP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced engineering principles to manage complex projects.
• Develop and mentor teams of engineers and project managers.
• Lead financial management of projects, including resolving complex issues.
• Hire, recruit, and develop staff members.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring

Client relationship management

Complex project management

Business development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering

MBA preferred

Job description

As a Civil Engineering Principal for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Johnson City, TN office, you’ll partner with senior leadership to grow the Civil/Site Practice, strengthen client relationships, and guide stakeholders through the regulatory environment while ensuring technical excellence. You’ll lead and mentor a team of engineers and project managers, oversee proposals, budgets, and quality control, and support recruiting and staff development. At the same time, senior leadership will work with you to shape your own career path through targeted professional development, mentoring, and involvement in office and corporate initiatives.

Location

Our Johnson City office sits in the heart of Northeast Tennessee, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Appalachian Mountains. With easy access to hiking, lakes, and scenic drives, plus a growing downtown and vibrant community culture, Johnson City offers a high quality of life and a welcoming environment for professionals looking to live and grow in a small‑city setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply advanced engineering principles and practices to manage complex projects.
• Develop, lead, and mentor teams of engineers and project managers to achieve technical and professional excellence.
• Grow and develop established and new clients in the Real Estate, Oil & Gas, Renewables, and Manufacturing sectors.
• Participate in and lead internal and external client- and professional‑development initiatives.
• Lead financial management of projects (AR/WIP), including resolving complex accounting or legal issues.
• Develop scopes of service and project budgets (proposals) and direct projects profitably.
• Hire, recruit, mentor, and develop staff members to support career growth and office capabilities.
• Communicate effectively with staff, clients, contractors, and regulatory officials, both verbally and in writing.
• Present at public meetings and hearings with qualifications sufficient to provide expert testimony.
• Demonstrate leadership and commitment to mentoring junior staff while fostering a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of civil engineering experience or a relevant combination of experience and education
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; MBA preferred
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure, with Tennessee registration or ability to obtain
• Additional professional certifications such as CPESC, CFM, or PMP are a plus

Preferred Capabilities

• Demonstrated leadership in managing large, complex civil engineering projects
• Experience mentoring and developing engineering staff
• Proven track record in business development and client relationship management
• Experience integrating multidisciplinary teams and coordinating across projects

Benefits

CEC offers a matching 401(k), profit sharing, a performance bonus, company stock, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, tuition assistance, professional development, and work‑life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.