Risus Talent Partners · 3 hours ago
Principal Engineer
Risus Talent Partners is an established, employee-owned engineering firm seeking a Senior or Principal Civil Engineer to serve as Resident Engineer and Engineer of Record for a regional construction office. This role involves leadership, technical oversight, and field engagement across transportation construction projects.
Responsibilities
Serve as Resident Engineer and Engineer of Record for transportation construction projects
Oversee a regional construction office and direct construction staff
Administer highway, bridge, and transportation projects to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and contract requirements
Lead construction scheduling, staffing, and coordination with design and program delivery teams
Support design activities and conduct construction reviews during non construction seasons
Ensure projects meet contractual, regulatory, and quality standards
Qualification
Required
Licensed Professional Civil Engineer
5 to 10 years of civil engineering experience with leadership responsibility
At least three years in a senior engineer or similar role
Experience with transportation infrastructure including highways and bridges
Experience administering large bridge or highway construction contracts
Strong knowledge of transportation standards and applicable regulations
Background in process improvement or operational efficiency
Strong leadership skills including scheduling, delegation, budgeting, and adaptability
Ability to collaborate, negotiate, and build consensus across teams
Preferred
Employee owned company with long term stability and strong retention
Clear career pathing toward senior leadership
Culture known for collaboration, trust, and tenure
Annual multi day professional development and training summit
Strong focus on leadership development and internal growth
Regional team operates with an entrepreneurial and forward thinking mindset
Benefits
Annual multi day professional development and training summit
Strong focus on leadership development and internal growth