Job Title: Civil Engineering Principal
Location: Knoxville, TN
Type: Direct Hire
Relocation provided

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.

Requirements
15+ years of civil engineering experience or a relevant combination of experience and education
Bachelors or Masters 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