Civil Engineering Manager

ZenaTech Inc.; Idaho; On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ZenaTech Inc. in Idaho is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team, oversee projects, and ensure quality and compliance across the organization.

The role focuses on directing design, scheduling, budgeting, and technical problem-solving while aligning with operations, sales, and executive leadership. The ideal candidate holds a Professional Engineering license in Idaho, 10+ years of engineering leadership, and expert proficiency in Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• PE license in Idaho is required.
• 10+ years of engineering experience with leadership responsibility.
• Proficient with Civil 3D and related design tools.
• Strong technical, project management and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.
• Experience in civil infrastructure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team.
• Oversee engineering design, project execution and technical deliverables.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, processes, and quality controls.
• Ensure projects meet customer requirements, schedules, budgets and codes.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve complex engineering issues.
• Collaborate with project management, operations, sales and executives.
• Support estimating, proposals, design reviews and customer needs.
• Manage engineering resources, workload and department priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and profitability.
• Participate in strategic planning and company growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Professional Engineering License in Idaho

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

ZenaTech (Nasdaq: ZENA | FSE: 49Q) is a technology company specializing in AI drones, Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and quantum computing solutions for mission-critical business applications. Since 2017, the company has leveraged its software development expertise and expanded its drone design and manufacturing capabilities through ZenaDrone to innovate and enhance customer inspection, monitoring, safety, security, compliance, and surveying processes. ZenaTech serves over 100 enterprise software customers in law enforcement, government, and industrial sectors, with drones used in agriculture, defense, and logistics industries. The company has offices in North America, Europe, and the UAE.

Galena-Benchmark Engineering is now affiliated with ZenaTech and Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) to bring the latest survey and engineering technology processes and resources to deliver world-class service to our world-class clientele.

Galena-Benchmark specializes in Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, and land use planning and brings multi-generational knowledge and experience of our unique market and understands the commitment people make to live in our beautiful, yet expensive valley. We value our team members’ desire for a work/life balance and structure our compensation packages so that all team members earn a Blaine County living wage, meet family commitments and enjoy life in the valley.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team and provide technical and operational leadership across the organization. This role will oversee engineering projects, develop engineering talent, maintain quality standards, and work closely with operations, project management, sales, and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team.
• Oversee engineering design, project execution, and technical deliverables.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, processes, and quality controls.
• Ensure projects meet customer requirements, schedules, budgets, and applicable codes and standards.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve complex engineering issues.
• Collaborate with project management, operations, sales, and field teams.
• Support estimating, proposals, design reviews, and customer needs.
• Manage engineering resources, workload, and department priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and profitability.
• Participate in strategic planning and company growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineering License in the State of Idaho
• 10+ years of engineering experience with leadership or management experience.
• Proficient in Civil 3D
• Strong technical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience in civil engineering infrastructure, construction, or related industries preferred.

We use artificial intelligence to review and screen applications and materials. However, every candidate we move forward with is reviewed and selected, and all final hiring decisions are made by a member of our hiring team.

“We are an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity utilizing hiring practices on merit and business needs. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and all others of legally protected status.”