Civil Engineering Principal

At Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), we're seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Principal to help lead and grow our Civil/Site Practice in the Detroit and surrounding areas. This is a high-impact leadership role for a driven professional who thrives on mentoring teams, building client relationships, and delivering exceptional results across a wide range of private and public sector projects.

You'll collaborate with senior management to shape the strategic direction of the practice-locally and regionally-while guiding clients through complex regulatory environments and ensuring technical excellence across every project phase.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and grow the Civil/Site Practice through business development and client relationship management.
• Guide clients through planning, permitting, design, and construction processes.
• Oversee proposal development, project budgeting, and quality assurance.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers and project managers.
• Conduct performance reviews and support staff development goals.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic initiatives and professional development programs.

• 15+ years of experience;
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree;
• P.E. required (including registration in Michigan or the ability to obtain reciprocity);
• Technical design expertise, including site layout and test fits, grading, stormwater management, erosion & sedimentation control, and site utility design;
• Established client base;
• Established relationships with industry professionals and regulators;
• Proven experience in the management and development of a consulting engineering team; and
• Experience with varying types of private -sector projects such as commercial land development; renewable energy/power generation; industrial/manufacturing development; natural gas; public-sector projects for local and state agencies.

Additionally, Here's What We'd Love to See:

• Leadership roles within professional industry groups;
• In-depth understanding of local and state land development regulations and processes, including zoning, stormwater management, and erosion & sedimentation control;
• A portfolio or list of past projects outlining key design elements and your role in the projects; and
• Proven ability to build relationships, provide effective mentoring, and build team morale.

CEC Detroit was established in September 2024 as an extension of our Toledo, Ohio, operations which was established in 2011. Our growing team of engineers and scientists has deep local ties to sites and clients in Michigan. We have an excellent working knowledge of the regulations and have developed trusted relationships with regulators. Starting off strong with a deep bench in the solid waste and environmental compliance service areas, we are working to grow as a full-service office with capabilities that match our robust companywide service offerings.

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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