Water Resources - Principal

Civil & Environmental Consultants•Monroeville, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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. Our Monroeville office is home to a passionate and growing team of professionals . Monroeville, PA offers the perfect balance of suburban comfort and urban accessibility, located just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh with easy access to major highways. It features excellent shopping, dining, and healthcare facilities, plus family-friendly neighborhoods, great parks, and a strong local school system, making it ideal for professionals and families alike. Applicants will have an option to sit in either our Moon Township or Monroeville office locations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required
Professional Engineering license (P.E.) required
15+ years of experience in water resources engineering
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

Responsibilities

Grow and lead a dynamic Water Resources Practice.
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.
Apply technical expertise in one or more of the following areas to help clients solve complex water resources challenges and meet their project goals: hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling, watershed management, FEMA permitting, dam safety, ports and navigable waterways, floodplain studies, and dam breach analyses.
Develop and lead the office’s Water Resources Practice, cultivating client relationships, securing new work, and expanding the practice’s presence.
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.
Foster technical excellence and build a collaborative, innovative group that thrives on challenging water resources projects.