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Licensed Principal Civil Engineer

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Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Fri, Nov 13, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

To support a growing engineering practice, the full-time Licensed Principal Civil Engineer will design and detail foundations and structures for substations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and client requirements, with the option to work remotely or from various office locations across the U.S.

Key responsibilities
  • Develop overall conceptual design plans during the initial phases of new projects
  • Design foundations and steel structures using commercial software, ensuring compliance with applicable codes
  • Mentor less experienced staff and maintain professional relationships with clients and external partners
Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
  • 15+ years of experience in civil structural engineering calculations
  • Active Professional Engineering (PE) license
  • Proficiency in drafting software such as AutoCAD and MicroStation is a plus
  • Experience in transmission, distribution, and generating stations is advantageous

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