Senior Civil Engineer, Principal in Charge

Brandstetter Carroll Inc.; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Christmas Eve to New Year's Day off

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

Casual dress

YMCA discount

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Brandstetter Carroll Inc. in Lexington, KY seeks a Senior Civil Engineer, Principal in Charge with a strong civil design and project leadership background. The incumbent will guide complex projects, review CAD/Civil 3D outputs, and maintain client relationships while mentoring a team of engineers.

You will operate at a senior level, collaborating with clients and internal teams to ensure project success, and travel as needed, including overnight stays. Hybrid work is available after 90 days.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil engineering experience with leadership or management responsibilities.
• Active PE license (or ability to obtain Kentucky PE via reciprocity).
• Experience reviewing CAD/Civil 3D plans and guiding project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering projects from planning through completion.
• Serve in Principal-in-Charge capacity with senior oversight and accountability.
• Manage and mentor a team of approximately six engineers or professionals.
• Provide technical direction and review civil plans and deliverables.
• Oversee project scope, schedules, priorities, and execution.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to keep work moving.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Kentucky PE licensure (reciprocity possible)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer, Principal in Charge - Brandstetter Carroll Inc.

About Brandstetter Carroll Inc.

Brandstetter Carroll Inc. (BCI) is a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, and planning firm focused on designing spaces and infrastructure that strengthen communities. The firm works across architecture, engineering, planning, parks and recreation, civic facilities, transportation, and public infrastructure.

BCI offers the opportunity to do meaningful project work while being part of an organization where talented people have room to grow, take ownership, and make an impact.

The Opportunity

BCI is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer, Principal in Charge to join its Lexington, Kentucky team.

This is a senior-level opportunity for a licensed Professional Engineer who brings a combination of civil design expertise, project management experience, client leadership, and people management.

You won't need to spend every day producing drawings in Civil 3D. You do need enough technical depth to confidently review plans, understand the work being produced by your team, guide projects, and provide sound engineering oversight.

The ideal candidate has built a strong foundation as a civil engineer and is ready to operate at a broader leadership level, managing projects, developing people, working directly with clients, and helping shape the continued growth of BCI's civil engineering practice.

What You'll Do

• Lead civil engineering projects from planning and design through execution and completion
• Serve in a Principal-in-Charge capacity, providing senior-level oversight and accountability for projects
• Manage and mentor a team of approximately six individual contributors
• Provide technical direction and review civil engineering plans and deliverables
• Oversee project scope, schedules, priorities, and overall execution
• Partner directly with clients and internal project teams to keep work moving successfully
• Apply practical civil engineering judgment to complex projects and design decisions
• Review and interpret work produced in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Support quality and consistency across engineering deliverables
• Participate in project meetings, conferences, and other client-facing activities
• Travel as project and client needs require, approximately 25%, including occasional overnight travel
• Contribute to the continued development and growth of BCI's civil engineering capabilities

What We're Looking For

Required

• Approximately 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, with consideration given to highly qualified candidates with 8+ years
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Ability to obtain Kentucky PE licensure through reciprocity if not currently licensed in Kentucky
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Experience leading, managing, or mentoring engineering professionals
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Ability to confidently review and interpret CAD/Civil 3D plans even if you are no longer a daily hands-on user
• Strong client communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed

Preferred

• Experience leading multidisciplinary or complex civil projects
• Experience operating in a senior project leadership or Principal-in-Charge capacity

What Makes This Opportunity Different

This isn't a role where you're coming in to simply manage a queue of engineering work.

BCI is looking for someone who can become an influential part of the organization. The position offers visibility, meaningful project ownership, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to grow as the company continues to evolve.

The firm's culture places a strong emphasis on innovation, collaboration, authenticity, drive, enthusiasm, and genuine excitement for the work.

Compensation

Compensation is flexible based on experience and the value the right candidate brings to the organization.

Employees have also historically participated in an annual bonus tied to company performance. Additional long-term growth opportunities may be available as the individual develops within the organization.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid time off from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) with a 100% company match up to 4%
• Casual dress environment
• Discounted YMCA membership
• Hybrid work schedule available after 90 days of employment

Application Terms

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