Civil Engineer - Principal

Civil & Environmental Consultants•Charlotte, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Civil Engineering Principal for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Civil Practice at the Charlotte, NC office, you’ll lead project teams responsible for land development and site design for a wide range of commercial, residential, institutional, and industrial projects. You’ll manage staff members that prepare tasks such as site layout, grading, stormwater management, utility design, erosion control, and permitting. You’ll work closely with clients and stakeholders from concept through construction, ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction. At CEC, every team member is personally invested in serving our clients with integrity, delivering results that matter, and growing meaningful careers. As employee-owners, we’re accountable not just for our work, but for creating an environment that supports and challenges one another. Our people are our priority — and that’s what drives us to dig deeper, collaborate smarter, and build lasting relationships inside and outside of our company.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Professional Engineering License (P.E.)
15+ years of experience in civil engineering focused on site development or infrastructure design, or a comparable combination of education and experience
Experience managing civil or site development projects with annual fees exceeding $500,000
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for site design, grading, and utility layout
Experience developing scopes of work, preparing proposals, and managing projects to meet budget and schedule targets
Experience resolving design and permitting challenges related to grading, stormwater management, and utility systems
Familiarity with local and state permitting processes and coordination with regulatory agencies
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Experience using stormwater modeling tools such as HydroCAD or HEC-RAS
Active participation in professional organizations or industry groups
Experience mentoring and developing junior engineering staff
Demonstrated leadership in managing project teams and client relationships

Responsibilities

Manage site development and civil engineering projects from proposal through construction, including oversight of scope, schedule, and budget
Lead the design and review of site layout, grading, stormwater systems, utilities, and erosion control
Prepare and oversee technical reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and permit applications
Perform quality assurance/quality control reviews and ensure project deliverables meet regulatory and client requirements
Coordinate and communicate with clients, contractors, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies throughout all phases of the project
Mentor and supervise junior engineers and technical staff, including support for career development planning and performance reviews
Collaborate with senior leadership on business development and strategic client growth initiatives