Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer - Land Development and Water Resources

About KEITH:
We are a multidisciplined consulting firm offering civil engineering, land surveying, transportation engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and construction management services. With decades of experience and a people-first culture, we’re dedicated to shaping communities through innovative, sustainable solutions.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Engineer / Chief Engineer to join our West Palm Beach office. This role is ideal for a senior-level professional who is passionate about technical excellence in land development and water resources. The successful candidate will serve as a senior technical advisor, providing leadership and guidance on complex projects while mentoring engineering staff and supporting strategic growth.

What you'll do:

• Act as senior technical advisor on complex land development and water resources projects.
• Provide high-level design expertise, review, and technical oversight to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance.
• Lead and support project teams through planning, design, permitting, and delivery phases.
• Mentor and guide engineering staff, fostering professional development and technical growth.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and stakeholders to ensure innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions.
• Serve as a trusted resource for technical problem-solving and decision-making within the firm.
• Contribute to business development efforts by supporting proposals, presentations, and client relationships.

Ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida.
• Progressive engineering experience, with strong expertise in land development and water resources.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance to engineering teams.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to easily build strong relationships.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, high-value projects.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• 100% PAID Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Employer matched 401K - 100% Vested on Day 1 of contribution!!!
• Paid Parental leave and Life Insurance
• PTO, Holidays, and more!

...