Civil Engineering Principal
System One
Knoxville, United States Full Time Engineering Jobs United States New
Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
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
Posted July 22, 2026