- Location
- West Palm Beach, FL
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Lead
- Education
- Master
- Closing date
- Sep 16, 2026
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
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!
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