Civil Practice Leader

AE2S (Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC); Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Discretionary bonus

Health/dental/vision insurance

Disability coverage

PTO with credits for experience

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Job summary

AE2S is seeking a national leader to steer the Civil Practice across the United States, including site civil, municipal engineering, and land development. You will shape strategy, develop leaders, and expand service offerings to municipalities, developers, and communities nationwide.

You will collaborate with operations, client development, and strategy leaders to drive growth, elevate quality, and position AE2S as a top national civil engineering firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• 10+ years of experience in site civil, municipal engineering, or related.
• 2 years of leadership experience leading teams, initiatives, or practice areas.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients, the public, and other employees.
• Proven ability to develop, win, and retain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Set and drive the national vision for the civil engineering practice.
• Partner across regions to grow teams, capabilities and marketing presence.
• Lead technical direction and elevate quality across all civil projects.
• Anticipate and operationalize emerging trends in the civil practice.
• Represent AE2S as a recognized voice in the industry through client advisory roles, conferences, and professional engagements.
• Support major pursuits and provide technical leadership in business development.
• Mentor and develop engineers and technical staff across offices.

Skills

Leadership

Civil engineering

Project management

Communication

Business development

10+ years of site civil experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Reports to: Practices Director – Horizontal Infrastructure & Advisory Services
Direct Reports: None
Location Options: Lone Tree, CO; Des Moines, IA; Boise, ID; Maple Grove, MN; Billings, MT; Bozeman, MT; Great Falls, MT; Bismarck, ND; Fargo, ND; Grand Forks, ND; Rapid City, SD; Sioux Falls, SD; or Lehi, UT

Lead the Civil Practice Across the United States

At AE2S, this is more than a leadership role. It is an opportunity to shape the future of the Civil Practice. This strategic leadership role will help strengthen technical excellence, expand and enhance service offerings, develop technical leaders, and position AE2S to meet the evolving needs of municipalities, developers, industries, and communities across our growing geographic footprint.

• Site Civil Engineering
• Municipal Engineering
• Land Development,
• Land Surveying

Why This Opportunity Is Different

• Shape AE2S's national strategies on civil engineering projects
• Expand and strengthen technical capabilities across multiple states
• Influence project delivery across multiple states
• Build and scale a nationally recognized practice
• Collaborate with leadership across operations, client development, and strategy

Responsibilities

• Set and drive the national vision for the civil engineering practice
• Partner across regions to grow teams, capabilities and marketing presence
• Lead technical direction and elevate quality across all civil projects
• Anticipate and operationalize emerging trends in the civil practice
• Represent AE2S as a recognized voice in the industry through client advisory roles, conferences, and professional engagements
• Support major pursuits and provide technical leadership in business development
• Mentor and develop engineers and technical staff across offices

What Success Looks Like

• Growth and expansion of AE2S' civil practice nationwide
• A strong and visible technical leadership presence in the market
• Strong client relationships and project wins
• High-performing, engaged teams across offices
• Advancement of innovative civil solutions and best practices

Why AE2S

Build Your Future. Protect What Matters.

AE2S is a 100%Employee-Owned engineering consulting firm focused on solving complex water and infrastructure challenges. In the role, you will have the opportunity to make a national impact while helping communities create safe, sustainable, and resilient water systems.

Compensation And Total Rewards

The anticipated salary range for this position is:

• $120,000-$200,000+
• This salary range represents AE2S's good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, technical expertise, licensure, certifications, education, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.

At AE2S, compensation extends beyond base pay and includes opportunities to share in both individual and company success through:

• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Employee ownership through the ESOP
• Matching 401(k) contributions

Industry-Leading Family Benefits

• 100-percent company-paid family health Insurance
• 100-percent company-paid employee dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including credits for prior experience
• Paid parental leave

Basic

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or directly related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• 10 or more years of experience in site civil, municipal engineering, or related
• 2 years of leadership experience leading teams, initiatives, or practice areas
• Demonstrated track record of technical excellence
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients, the public, and other employees
• Proven ability to develop, win, and retain client relationships
• Ability to travel periodically to support conferences, project pursuits, client meetings, and other business development activities
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading complex internal initiatives and external projects
• Ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously
• Reputation for integrity, sound judgment, and leadership within the organization and industry
• Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and geographies
• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making capability

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrain
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight
• May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear
• May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload
• May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town

AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Aff… Employer