Principal Engineer

KEITH

West Palm Beach (FL)

On-site

USD 136,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

100% PAID Medical, Dental, and Vision

Employer matched 401K - 100% Vested on Day 1

Paid Parental leave

Life Insurance

PTO, Holidays, and more!

Job summary

A multidisciplined consulting firm is seeking a highly experienced Principal Engineer to join their West Palm Beach office. The ideal candidate will act as a senior technical advisor while leading projects in land development and water resources. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and PE license in Florida. Competitive benefits include fully paid medical, dental, vision, and a 401K matched from day one, with a salary range of $136,000 to $170,000.

Qualifications

Proven track record of delivering complex, high-value projects.
Progressive engineering experience, with strong expertise in land development and water resources.
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance to engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Act as senior technical advisor on complex land development and water resources projects.
Provide high-level design expertise and technical oversight.
Lead and support project teams through planning, design, permitting, and delivery phases.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Technical problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida

Job description

Principal Engineer- Land Development and Water Resources

About KEITH: We are a multidisciplined consulting firm offering civil engineering, land surveying, transportation engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and construction management services. With decades of experience and a people-first culture, we’re dedicated to shaping communities through innovative, sustainable solutions.

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Engineer / Chief Engineer to join our West Palm Beach office. This role is ideal for a senior-level professional who is passionate about technical excellence in land development and water resources. The successful candidate will serve as a senior technical advisor, providing leadership and guidance on complex projects while mentoring engineering staff and supporting strategic growth.

What you'll do

Act as senior technical advisor on complex land development and water resources projects
Provide high-level design expertise, review, and technical oversight to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance
Lead and support project teams through planning, design, permitting, and delivery phases
Mentor and guide engineering staff, fostering professional development and technical growth
Collaborate with project managers, clients, and stakeholders to ensure innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions
Serve as a trusted resource for technical problem‑solving and decision‑making within the firm
Contribute to business development efforts by supporting proposals, presentations, and client relationships

Ideal candidate has

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida
Progressive engineering experience, with strong expertise in land development and water resources
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance to engineering teams
Strong communication skills, with the ability to easily build strong relationships
Proven track record of delivering complex, high-value projects

We offer competitive benefits, including: