Civil Engineering Lead Professional

T. Baker Smith•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

T. Baker Smith is seeking a Civil Engineering Lead Professional to lead and develop its civil engineering team, oversee project delivery, and support the continued growth of its civil engineering services. The role combines technical and operational leadership with team development, client relationship building, and business growth. The successful candidate will influence civil engineering operations while supporting associates, clients, and communities. The position leads a team of Civil Engineers, Project Managers, Designers, and other technical professionals. It oversees a diverse portfolio of civil engineering projects, including site development, drainage, utilities, grading, and infrastructure improvements, and ensures work meets client expectations, budgets, schedules, applicable requirements, and professional standards. The Civil Engineering Lead Professional also supports quality and technical excellence, project financial performance, business development, and strategic initiatives. Travel to client meetings, project sites, and other office locations may be required. T. Baker Smith describes its culture as collaborative and people-focused, with an emphasis on professional development, work-life balance, teamwork, inclusion, and long-term professional success.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required; preferably licensed in the state where the position is based.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive civil engineering experience, with demonstrated leadership and project management responsibilities.
Experience managing civil engineering projects involving land development, site design, drainage, utilities, municipal infrastructure, or related services.
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering professionals and project teams.
Strong understanding of civil engineering design principles, project delivery, quality control, and regulatory requirements.
Experience managing project budgets, schedules, resource allocation, and financial performance.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to professional development, industry involvement, and continuous improvement.
Ability to travel to client meetings, project sites, and other office locations as needed.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, mentorship, and accountability for Civil Engineers, Project Managers, Designers, and other technical professionals.
Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment focused on professional development, engagement, and accountability.
Coach team members, identify career advancement and technical growth opportunities, and ensure teams have appropriate resources, training, and support.
Promote safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Lead and oversee civil engineering projects, including site development, drainage, utilities, grading, and infrastructure improvements.
Guide project managers and technical teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in accordance with client expectations.
Oversee project planning, design development, technical execution, and project performance.
Support preparation of proposals, project scopes, budgets, and fee negotiations.
Monitor project profitability, resource utilization, and operational performance.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver engineering solutions.
Champion quality assurance and quality control across civil engineering projects.
Ensure designs, plans, specifications, and deliverables meet applicable codes, regulations, and professional standards.
Provide technical guidance to project teams resolving complex engineering challenges.
Promote consistent engineering best practices and quality standards, and ensure compliance with firm policies, procedures, and safety expectations.
Develop and maintain relationships with clients, industry partners, and stakeholders.
Support business development by identifying opportunities and expanding existing client relationships.
Partner with discipline leadership to execute strategic initiatives and support long-term growth.
Represent T. Baker Smith at client meetings, industry events, and professional organizations.
Help position the civil engineering team for continued success through service and project delivery.
Travel to client meetings, project sites, and other office locations as needed.