Civil Engineering Director — Lead Tech Excellence (Hybrid)

Graef USA; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid schedule

ESOP

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Free parking

Job summary

GRAEF seeks a Director of Civil Engineering to provide firmwide leadership for its Civil Engineering Technical Community. Reporting to the Chief Technical Officer, this role advances technical excellence, ensures quality, promotes collaboration across offices, and develops the next generation of civil engineering leaders.

You will remain engaged in project work, lead complex projects, influence technical strategy, invest in emerging technologies, and mentor staff while guiding client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• PE license required.
• Minimum of 10 years civil engineering experience.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of firmwide technical standards and practices across GRAEF’s Civil Engineering Technical Community.
• Promote collaboration and work-sharing across offices and connect projects with the right expertise.
• Develop onboarding, mentoring, technical training, and succession planning within the civil engineering group.
• Shape the firm’s technical strategy, investments, and business development initiatives, supporting client relationships and project pursuits.
• Remain engaged in project work through leadership, design, and technical oversight.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

GRAEF seeks a Director of Civil Engineering to provide firmwide leadership for its Civil Engineering Technical Community. Reporting to the Chief Technical Officer, this role advances technical excellence, ensures quality, promotes collaboration across offices, and develops the next generation of civil engineering leaders.

You will remain engaged in project work, lead complex projects, influence technical strategy, invest in emerging technologies, and mentor staff while guiding client