Licensed Civil Engineer (PE) – Division Leader

Emerald Energy & Exploration Land Company•Corbin, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Emerald Energy & Exploration Land Company is seeking a Kentucky-licensed Professional Engineer with civil engineering experience to lead the development and growth of a new engineering division. The company provides right-of-way acquisition, title research, permitting support, GIS mapping, and related services to utility, energy, transportation, and infrastructure clients. This hands-on leadership role combines technical project work with business development and offers the opportunity to shape a division from its early stages, drawing on Emerald’s existing client relationships and complementary services. The Division Leader will work directly with company leadership to identify opportunities, define service offerings, develop client relationships, deliver projects, and build a team as the division grows. The successful candidate will help set the division’s direction and develop its long-term success. The position is based primarily at Emerald’s Corbin, Kentucky office, with travel and field work as needed.

Requirements

Active Kentucky Professional Engineer (PE) license in good standing.
Civil engineering experience and ability to independently lead technical work and oversee project delivery.
Ability to develop client relationships, recognize business opportunities, and contribute to winning work.
Strong communication, organization, and project management skills.
Sound professional judgment and commitment to quality, safety, and ethical practice.
Willingness to participate actively in day-to-day project work and development of a new division.
Ability to work primarily from Emerald’s Corbin, Kentucky office and travel as needed.
Driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

Professional engineering licensure in additional states.
Experience starting or growing a service line, department, or business unit.
Experience preparing proposals, managing project financial performance, and developing repeat business.
Experience supporting utility, energy, transportation, land development, or other infrastructure projects.
Experience hiring, supervising, or mentoring engineering and technical staff.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a practical plan for launching and growing Emerald’s engineering division.
Help determine initial service offerings based on professional expertise, client needs, and market opportunities.
Work with company leadership to pursue opportunities with existing clients and establish new client relationships.
Prepare proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, budgets, and project schedules.
Perform and oversee civil engineering design, analysis, technical documentation, and project coordination within areas of professional competence.
Maintain responsible charge of engineering work under supervision and sign and seal applicable documents.
Establish technical standards, quality review procedures, and efficient project delivery processes.
Manage project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and client communication.
Coordinate with Emerald’s right-of-way, title, permitting, and GIS professionals to support client projects.
Identify staffing, software, equipment, and other resources needed to support growth.
Recruit, mentor, and supervise technical staff as workload develops.
Represent Emerald in client meetings, project meetings, and business development activities.