Civil Engineer - Principal

Civil Engineer - 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 Toledo 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.

• 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 Ohio 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;
• Experience with varying types of private‑sector projects such as commercial land development, renewable energy/power generation, industrial/manufacturing development, natural gas, and public‑sector projects for local and state agencies.

• 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.
• Proven ability to build relationships, provide effective mentoring, and build team morale.

The Toledo office is focused on expanding CEC’s existing Ohio operations by providing outstanding client‑first service. Since opening in May 2011, our growing team of engineers and scientists have collaboratively worked together to solve our clients’ most complex problems. We have expanded our capabilities to serve clients across several industries—including the public sector, solid waste, manufacturing, mining, real estate, and power.

Toledo, OH $-$.

CEC is a 100% employee‑owned company with 34 offices and over 1,500 team members. We are proud to offer a robust benefit and retirement package, including a company‑matched 401(k)+2% profit sharing, flexible schedule options, mid‑year and end‑of‑year performance and raise reviews with goal setting, consistent and dedicated mentors, a clear career track, continuing education and internal trainings on technical and management related topics, and our stock ownership program available to all employees within their first year.

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.

If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.

Senior Level: Director

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Job Function:
Engineering and Information Technology

Industries:
Civil Engineering

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