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Launch Kirkham Michael’s Civil Engineering Expansion into Oklahoma
Kirkham Michael is hiring a Principal Civil Engineer to launch and lead a new branch office in Central Oklahoma. If you’re prepared to lead a new operation and make a lasting impact on Oklahoma’s communities, you have found your opportunity!
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or (similar engineering degree)
- 10 years of Project Management Experience Required
- Professional Engineering License
- Have or Be Able to Attain Licensure in Oklahoma
Are You a Principal Civil Engineer?
This is your opportunity to become the cornerstone of Kirkham Michael’s civil engineering presence in Oklahoma. As the Principal Civil Engineer, you’ll take full ownership of launching and leading our new office, managing meaningful infrastructure projects, and shaping the region’s growth.
What You’ll Lead:
- Hire, lead, and mentor your own engineering team to fill civil engineering vacancies
- Manage budgets, contracts, and client relationships with precision and confidence
- Oversee civil engineering projects from concept to completion, including transportation, site development, and infrastructure improvements
- Develop lasting partnerships with municipalities, DOTs, and private clients
- Serve as the Office Manager and the face of Kirkham Michael in Oklahoma
- Drive growth across Oklahoma and expand our regional impact into Texas
Why We Love Working At Kirkham Michael
With an expanding presence in the Oklahoma City area, Kirkham Michael is committed to serving the region with smart infrastructure solutions. At Kirkham Michael, it’s about being part of a team that believes in purpose, growth, and ownership.
We are committed to be a great place to work:
- Employee Ownership Drives Engagement
As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member has a real stake in the company’s success and a voice in shaping its future. - Leadership is Encouraged at Every Level
Initiative is rewarded and decision-makers are empowered, from project leads to office management, leadership opportunities are built into the culture. - A Culture of Support and Collaboration
Team members back each other up and build strong relationships rooted in trust, mentorship, and shared success. - Projects That Make a Tangible Impact
From multimillion-dollar expressways to small-town road improvements, every project helps improve lives and build stronger communities. - Growth is a Constant Priority
- Ongoing training, career advancement, and personal development are central to the employee experience at Kirkham Michael.
What to Expect as the Principal Civil Engineer
Join Kirkham Michael and take on a defining leadership role in expanding our civil engineering operations, and one of the most exciting new civil engineering jobs in Oklahoma. Shape, lead, and grow something from the ground up with the full support of a nationally respected, employee-owned firm.
Here’s what you can expect from one of the most high-impact Principal civil engineer jobs available in Oklahoma:
- Build and lead a new branch office with the backing of a trusted regional brand
- Hire, mentor, and develop your own civil engineering team
- Design and manage a wide range of projects—from expressways and renewable energy infrastructure to local road reconstructions and public works
- Lead business development and build strong relationships with municipal, state, and private clients
- Balance high-impact and foundational work, including large-scale infrastructure and routine road maintenance or site development
- Drive strategic growth across Oklahoma and into Texas
- Represent Kirkham Michael’s values of collaboration, quality, and integrity in a new region
- Manage operations while influencing firm-wide decisions as part of an employee-owned company
Additional Opportunities:
- Performance-based bonuses and incentives tied to office growth and project success
- Employee ownership and long-term career stability
- Direct path to leadership and recognition within a growing firm
Is this you?
- Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Oklahoma or eligible to become licensed
- 10+ years of civil engineering experience as well as project and client management experience
- Proven success in civil engineering leadership roles
- Desire to build a team and lead an office
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Passion for client service and business development
- Experience with transportation, roadway, bridge, or infrastructure projects
