Civil Engineering - Principal

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Hybrid options

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in Columbus, OH is seeking a Civil Engineering Principal to lead project teams delivering land development plans for commercial, industrial, institutional and residential clients.

You will manage projects from concept through regulatory review, bidding and construction, including budgeting and mentoring junior engineers. You will review designs, coordinate with clients, contractors and officials, and help identify new market opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• P.E. license required or expected.
• 14+ years of experience in the land development sector.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage clients.
• Develop and nurture existing clients and build long-lasting relationships.
• Lead and direct others in project work.

Skills

Client engagement

Team leadership

Budgeting

Mentoring

Communication

Project management

Technical review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering License (P.E.)

Job description

As a Civil Engineering Principal for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Columbus, OH office, you'll manage project teams to create land development plans for our commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential clients. From a hospital parking lot, to an entire lifestyle shopping center, you'll take part in managing projects, reviewing work products, quality control, client interfacing, budgeting, and mentoring and supervising junior engineers. In managing junior engineers, you will review the design aspects which will include site layouts, grading plans, stormwater management facilities, water quality best management practices, and utilities. Interacting with clients, contractors, local government officials, you'll impact the whole project - from conceptual and design phases, through the regulatory review process, bidding, and construction, all the way to the grand opening.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and manage clients
• Develop new and nurturing existing clients and building long lasting client relationships
• Lead and direct others in the accomplishment of project work
• Work with staff to establish and meet budgets and schedules on projects
• Keep in constant contact with office leadership and others involved with related projects
• Help identify new market segments as well as deepen relationship in current markets

Why CEC?

• We’re 100% Employee-Owned, and all full-time employees can become owners within their first year
• Clear career path with opportunities to grow into senior project management, technical leadership, or practice leadership roles
• Profitable, employee-centered culture 55% of company profits are returned to our employees through our annual bonus pool
• Comprehensive benefits start on Day 1, including health, vision, dental, life, disability, pet insurance, FSA/HSA, and more
• 401(k) with company match plus up to 2% profit-sharing contribution, fully vested starting the first of the month after you join
• Collaborative, flexible workplace, with hybrid options that support work-life balance and professional autonomy
• Culture that values innovation, mentorship, community involvement, and cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• 14+ years of experience working in the Land Development Sector
• Professional Engineering License (P.E.)
• Ability to provide a technical review of Civil Engineering deliverables
• Proven experience in client engagement, networking, and business development
• Experience preparing proposals and overseeing end‑to‑end project execution
• Demonstrated proficiency in professional written and verbal communication
• Ability to develop and mentor staff

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

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.