Director of Engineering

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering staff while fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the delivery of civil engineering projects across multiple service lines.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and quality control procedures.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Cook up project coordination with clients, project stakeholders, field teams, consultants, and internal departments.
• Develop and implement engineering procedures, technical standards, and QA/QC processes.
• Oversee engineering software platforms, technology strategy, and related operational systems.
• Support proposal development, feasibility studies, client presentations, and business development initiatives.
• Collaborate with Survey, Environmental, and Construction Management teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Stay current with engineering technologies, industry trends, and regulatory changes to improve operational efficiency.
• Participate in strategic planning, operational decision-making, and departmental leadership.

Required Qualifications

• A Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil Engineering (Utah preferred) or equivalent professional engineering credentials.
• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional civil engineering experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of leadership, supervisory, or project management experience.
• Extensive experience with Department of Transportation (DOT) projects and standards.
• A strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, design standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• A valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with DOT-funded transportation or public infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and GIS software.
• Experience with electronic project management platforms.
• Proposal development and client relationship management.
• A knowledge of environmental permitting and regulations.
• Familiarity with geotechnical investigations and analysis.
• A strategic planning and organizational leadership background.

Core Competencies

• Technical expertise in civil engineering principles, transportation engineering, and industry standards.
• Leadership and team development.
• Project management and resource planning.
• Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC).
• Strategic thinking and operational planning.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Integrity, accountability, and professional ethics.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and field environments.
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain and access project sites.
• Ability to safely supervise field operations and site investigations.

Compensation & Benefits

• A competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• A 401(k) retirement plan.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• A Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Continuing education support.
• Professional development opportunities.