Civil Engineering Practice Leader - Southern Idaho

Lumos & Associates; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

401(k) with Roth

Paid time off

Eight paid holidays

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Flexible spending account / Health-ses

Culture emphasizing work-life balance

Job summary

Lumos & Associates seeks an experienced Southern Idaho Civil Engineering Practice Leader to lead and grow our Idaho Civil Engineering practice from Boise. The role focuses on expanding Lumos’ presence, developing client relationships, and mentoring a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

The leader will drive business development, oversee project delivery across municipal infrastructure, water, wastewater, and transportation, and collaborate with local authorities to advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Idaho.
• 10+ years in civil engineering consulting or related field.
• Experience managing, supervising and mentoring engineering teams.
• Proven success in business development and client proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development and promote repeat/referral business.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, agencies, and partners.
• Develop responses to SOQs, RFPs, RFQs; manage client projects from start to finish.
• Oversee project delivery for municipal infrastructure, water, wastewater, and transportation projects.
• Manage staffing, workload, and fees; ensure quality and work-life balance.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship building

Leadership

Business development

Strategic planning

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Registered Professional Engineer (Idaho)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lumos & Associates is seeking an experienced Southern Idaho Civil Engineering Practice Leader to lead and grow our Civil Engineering practice in Idaho from our Boise office.

The Practice Leader will be integral to the success of Lumos in the Idaho market. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated civil engineering leader to help expand Lumos’ presence in Idaho, develop lasting client relationships, lead meaningful infrastructure projects, and mentor a talented, multidisciplinary team.

This role is ideal for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset, strong relationship-building skills, and proven experience in business development in Idaho and leading civil engineering teams in a consulting environment.

What You Will Do

As a senior leadership position within the company, this position will have a track record of consistent business development and leading efforts to secure large scale projects. This position is responsible for overseeing staff workload, scheduling, communications, employee and client relations, performance counseling, and performance management. This position provides an opportunity to build and grow a practice within your discipline and geographic market, while also broadening your leadership reach by supporting and mentoring people across other disciplines within the local engineering team, with the resources and support of the broader company behind you.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Lead business development efforts and promote repeat and referral business with existing and prospective clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, government agencies, allied professionals, and subconsultants.
• Participate in networking events, business development meetings, and industry-related opportunities.
• Develop, review, provide guidance on, and direct responses to SOQs, RFPs, and RFQs.
• Manage client projects from start to finish, ensuring high-quality service and successful project outcomes.
• Oversee project delivery for a variety of civil engineering projects, including municipal infrastructure, public works, water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, and site development projects.
• Develop, review and approve fee proposals and scopes of work prepared by the group.
• Manage group backlog and identify current and future staffing needs.
• Oversee delegation of work and distribution of project load to support efficiency, quality, and a healthy work/life balance.
• Prepare and present projects to local authorities, including planning boards, city councils, and staff review committees.
• Communicate business strategy, priorities, and key results to operations staff.
• Facilitate regular staff meetings to promote open, transparent, and consistent communication.
• Recruit, hire, mentor, coach, and support the professional development of engineering staff.
• Promote positive employee relations, support team building, and help resolve employee issues when needed.
• Formulate and recommend engineering policies and programs that support the organization’s competitive position and long-term growth.
• Serve as a liaison between division leadership, executive leadership, and operations staff regarding decisions, policies, procedures, and performance expectations.
• Support other duties and special projects as assigned.

What We Are Looking For

Experience

• 10+ years of proven experience in civil engineering consulting, project management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing civil engineering projects and client relationships in Idaho.
• Prior experience managing, supervising, training, coaching, developing, and motivating engineering teams.
• Proven success developing new business opportunities and supporting client proposals.
• Experience with Idaho municipal infrastructure, public works, water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, or site development projects preferred.
• Experience presenting projects to local agencies, boards, councils, or review committees preferred.
• Strong understanding of consulting operations, project delivery, client service, backlog management, and staffing needs.

Education & Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with an emphasis in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Idaho.

Leadership Qualities

• Charismatic, approachable, and relationship-focused with clients and colleagues.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong drive to grow the business.
• Proven leader who balances accountability, empathy, and motivation.
• Collaborative and open to diverse perspectives and teamwork.
• Leads with integrity, respect, and clear communication.
• Trusted, transparent, and reliable, with a strong appreciation for others’ contributions.
• Inspires vision, innovation, and high-quality results.
• Empowers teams through autonomy, feedback, recognition, and support.
• Self-motivated and comfortable leading initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment.

Skills & Requirements

• Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to apply cost/benefit analysis to requested projects and business decisions.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead strategy and execute consistently.
• Ability to build trust, encourage cross-functional cooperation, and support a highly engaged team environment.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record with 3 or fewer demerit points.

Why Join Us?

• Lead and grow Lumos’ Civil Engineering practice from our Boise office.
• Make a direct impact on the company’s growth throughout Idaho.
• Build meaningful client relationships and help shape the future of the local practice.
• Mentor and develop a talented, multidisciplinary team.
• Work on impactful infrastructure and community-focused projects.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits offered to eligible full-time employees include:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• Generous company matched 401(k) plan with a Roth provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Eight (8) paid holidays
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Short and long-term disability insurance (company paid)
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Accounts
• Culture that provides work-life balance, and professional development and is community driven
• And much more!