Geotechnical Engineer - Principal

Civil & Environmental Consultants • Pittsburgh, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Civil Engineering Principal for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Pittsburgh, PA office, you will collaborate with our senior management and office leadership to grow and develop the Geotechnical Engineering Practice. By developing and strengthening our relationships with prospective and existing clients, you will play a key leadership role in the continued growth of the Geotechnical Engineering Practice on both a local and regional basis while mentoring and developing technical staff across the team. Through your experience, you will guide clients and project teams through projects from concept to construction, ensuring technical excellence while helping develop the next generation of engineers and project managers. You will be directly responsible for developing and reviewing proposals and project budgets, leading and mentoring engineers and project managers, supporting business development initiatives, and performing final quality control and assurance reviews. As a 100% employee-owned firm, CEC offers a unique opportunity to build long-term wealth while helping grow client relationships, mentor future leaders, and serve as a respected leader in one of the region's most established civil engineering teams. If you're looking for greater ownership, visibility, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on projects, clients, and team development, CEC provides the platform and support to continue advancing your career.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in Geotechnical Engineering
• 15+ years of consulting geotechnical engineering experience
• Professional Engineer License (P.E.) registration
• Ability to coordinate, manage, supervise, mentor, and train staff

Responsibilities

• Coordination, management, and supervision of geotechnical subsurface investigations related to civil engineering design (e.g., building foundations, slope stability, retaining walls, ground improvements, and pavements) and waste/landfill projects.
• Coordinate project staff to monitor subsurface drilling, obtain soil and rock samples, prepare boring logs, develop laboratory testing programs, interpret laboratory data, complete geotechnical analyses, and prepare detailed geotechnical reports.
• Guide and mentor engineers and project managers through multi-faceted civil engineering projects while supporting business development initiatives and client relationship growth.
• Play an active role in recruiting, mentoring, and developing staff engineers and field technicians, helping establish career development goals, sharing technical expertise, and fostering future leaders within the organization.
• Develop and review proposals and project budgets.
• Perform final quality control and assurance reviews.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates
• 100% employee-owned firm with access to ownership opportunities beginning within your first year
• Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including performance bonuses and employee ownership
• 55% of company profits distributed back to employees through bonuses
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
• Diverse portfolio of site development, land development, energy, industrial, institutional, and renewable energy projects
• Comprehensive benefits beginning on day one, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match beginning the first of the month following your start date
• Collaborative environment that supports mentorship, technical development, and career growth
• Access to on-site amenities including a fitness center, café, recreation areas, and employee events
• Tuition assistance
• Professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal