Principal Engineer / Project Manager - Land Development

Pennoni - Raleigh, NC

Full-time - Senior

Raleigh, NC

251-500 employees

About the position

The Principal Engineer at Pennoni will serve as a key member of the Land Development team, responsible for leading multi-discipline designs for public and private site development projects. This role combines engineering expertise with project management skills to ensure effective project delivery while mentoring less-experienced staff and contributing to business development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil/site engineering designs & plans for jurisdictional approval and permitting.
• Collaborate with Design staff, Engineers, and other Project Managers to complete projects.
• Complete tasks & assignments as directed by other Project Managers within project timeframes and budgetary constraints.
• Apply knowledge of design standards to develop effective engineering solutions.
• Document solutions in an organized manner and communicate them to Project Managers and the Design team.
• Ensure effective project development by setting budgetary constraints, filing project data, and meeting design criteria/client requirements.
• Lead meetings with clients and provide updates on project status.
• Contribute to Business Development efforts by identifying and helping to secure new clients.
• Serve as a Mentor for less-experienced staff members.
• Perform additional tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Civil, Construction, Environmental, or a similar technical discipline).
• PE credential.
• 12+ years of professional experience in Engineering, preferably with design, construction, and/or land development projects.

Nice-to-haves

• Proven leadership skills; Management and/or Project Management experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with residential and commercial development projects.
• Proven expertise with Water Resources engineering, including stormwater management design & permitting.
• Proficiency with engineering tools (e.g., CADD, project management software).
• Experience with building and/or maintaining client relationships; Business Development experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in a challenging environment on various projects.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Supportive work environment that fosters trust and collaboration among employees.