Lead Civil Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer in Oklahoma City to manage infrastructure and capital projects. This role offers a competitive salary range of $105K–$140K plus a 14% bonus, with opportunities to engage in meaningful work and high employee satisfaction.

Benefits

Strong compensation and benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Low turnover and high employee satisfaction

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive engineering experience.
• Experience in electric utility, industrial, or energy sectors.
• Familiarity with site development and permitting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee civil/structural planning, design, and inspection.
• Lead and coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Solve technical challenges across utility assets.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Problem Solving

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

PE License (Civil/Structural)

Job description

Lead Civil Engineer

Oklahoma City, OK (Hybrid)

$105K–$140K + 14% bonus

An established, Fortune 1000 energy provider with over $2.5B in revenue is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to support infrastructure and capital projects across transmission and distribution assets. This is a direct hire role, and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee civil/structural planning, design, and inspection
• Lead and coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Solve technical challenges across utility assets like dams, ponds, and power plants
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders on permitting, compliance, and inspections

Qualifications

• PE License (Civil/Structural) – required
• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or related discipline - required
• 6+ years of progressive engineering experience
• Experience in electric utility, industrial, or energy sectors
• Experience with site development, permitting, and water/wastewater systems is a plus

Work Environment

• Primarily onsite in Oklahoma City (3–4 days/week); hybrid flexibility
• Field work may include inspections in various environmental conditions
• Occasional travel

Why This Role?

• Work for a well-respected organization
• Join a tenured team and contribute to meaningful infrastructure upgrades
• Strong compensation, benefits, and bonus program
• Low turnover and high employee satisfaction

Note: Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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