The Director of Engineering provides technical leadership and oversight for all civil engineering activities across the company and affiliated offices. This role is responsible for engineering quality, technical standards, design excellence, and professional compliance, while guiding engineers and other disciplines in the delivery of complex civil engineering projects.

The Director of Engineering serves as the technical authority of record, reports directly to the CEO, and partners with executive leadership on engineering strategy, technical growth, and expansion of civil engineering capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence

· Serve as the senior technical authority for civil engineering design and analysis across all offices and projects.

· Establish, maintain, and enforce engineering design standards, manuals, and best practices aligned with applicable codes, regulations, and industry guidelines.

· Provide technical direction and peer review for civil engineering deliverables including drawings, specifications, calculations, reports, and technical memoranda.

· Guide engineering teams in making sound engineering assumptions, judgments, and design decisions.

· Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and AHJ requirements.

· Oversee multi-disciplinary coordination from a technical integration perspective (civil, structural, geotechnical, MEP, traffic, etc.).

· Support technically complex projects by resolving design challenges, constructability issues, and engineering risks.

Engineering Team Development

· Lead, mentor, and technically develop senior engineers, discipline leads, and emerging professionals.

· Participate in hiring, evaluation, and advancement of civil engineering staff with emphasis on technical competency and leadership potential.

· Establish technical training pathways, mentoring programs, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

· Support professional licensure, continuing education, and technical specialization within the team

 Qualifications & Experience

· Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (required); Master’s degree preferred.

· Professional Engineer (PE / P.Eng.) license required.

· 10+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering design, with demonstrated technical leadership.

· Strong background in civil engineering of private land development projects.

· Proven ability to lead technical teams and conduct senior-level engineering reviews.

· Deep knowledge of applicable codes, standards, permitting processes, and regulatory frameworks.