Civil Engineering Principal

Job Title: Civil Engineering Principal
Location: Knoxville, TN
Type: Direct Hire
Work Model: Onsite – onsite

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced engineering principles and practices to manage complex projects.
• Develop, lead, and mentor teams of engineers and project managers to achieve technical and professional excellence.
• Grow and develop established and new clients in the Real Estate, Oil & Gas, Renewables, and Manufacturing sectors.
• Participate in and lead internal and external client- and professional-development initiatives.
• Lead financial management of projects (AR/WIP), including resolving complex accounting or legal issues.
• Develop scopes of service and project budgets (proposals) and direct projects profitably.
• Hire, recruit, mentor, and develop staff members to support career growth and office capabilities.
• Communicate effectively with staff, clients, contractors, and regulatory officials, both verbally and in writing.
• Present at public meetings and hearings with qualifications sufficient to provide expert testimony.
• Demonstrate leadership and commitment to mentoring junior staff while fostering a collaborative team culture.

• 15+ years of civil engineering experience or a relevant combination of experience and education
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; MBA preferred
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure, with Tennessee registration or ability to obtain
• Additional professional certifications such as CPESC, CFM, or PMP are a plus
• Demonstrated leadership in managing large, complex civil engineering projects
• Experience mentoring and developing engineering staff
• Proven track record in business development and client relationship management
• Experience integrating multidisciplinary teams and coordinating across projects