Water Resources - Principal

Civil and Environmental Consultants; Monroeville (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid work schedule

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Performance bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Work-life balance

Job summary

Civil and Environmental Consultants is seeking a Principal to lead the Water Resources Practice in Monroeville, PA. This role involves overseeing projects, collaborating with clients on water resources challenges, and mentoring engineering staff.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience in water resources engineering, a P.E. license, and a strong track record in business development. Flexible/hybrid work options and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in water resources engineering.
• Experience in proposal preparation and project financial management.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects and collaborate with clients on water resources challenges.
• Develop and lead the Water Resources Practice.
• Mentor engineers and grow the team.

Skills

Hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling

Watershed management

FEMA permitting

Client relationship management

Team leadership and mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineering license (P.E.)

Job description

Water Resources – Principal

Job Locations: US-PA-Monroeville

Overview

As a Principal and Office Practice Lead at Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Pittsburgh, PA offices, you will have a unique opportunity to grow and lead a dynamic Water Resources Practice. You will oversee projects and collaborate with clients on ports, inland waterways, watershed management, hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses, FEMA permitting, dam safety, and other related projects for private and public sector clients.

From concept through final design and permitting, you will apply your technical expertise in one or more of these areas to help clients solve complex water resources challenges and meet their project goals. In this role, you will develop and lead the office’s Water Resources Practice, cultivating client relationships, securing new work, and expanding the practice’s presence – an exciting opportunity to grow your career and make a tangible impact on the office and the region.

You will benefit from the breadth of support provided by our established Water Resources Practices in other locations and work closely with our corporate Water Resources Practice Lead and the office Operation Leads to align office initiatives with company objectives and leverage firm‑wide expertise, tools, and resources to ensure success.

You will also lead and mentor engineers and play a key role in growing the team by identifying and hiring talented staff, fostering technical excellence, and building a collaborative, innovative group that thrives on challenging water resources projects. This is a career‑defining role for someone passionate about delivering great projects while growing and leading a team of future leaders.

Applicants will have an option to sit in either our Moon Township or Monroeville office locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required
• Professional Engineering license (P.E.) required
• 15+ years of experience in water resources engineering, including technical expertise in one or more of the following: hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling, watershed management, FEMA permitting, dam safety, ports and navigable waterways, floodplain studies, and dam breach analyses.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring, developing, and leading staff, with a passion for growing and leading teams
• Proven track record of business development, client relationship management, and practice growth
• Required experience in proposal preparation, project planning, execution, and financial management
• Experience coordinating multi‑disciplinary teams and engaging with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire trust and credibility
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks (local, state, and federal), including FEMA and USACE requirements

Benefits

At CEC, our employees enjoy a flexible/hybrid work schedule. Our comprehensive benefits package includes bonus recognition, based on performance, as well as participation in our employee stock ownership program. Additionally, we conduct mid‑year and end‑of‑year performance reviews and provide goal‑setting opportunities.

We offer 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.