Civil Practice Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Disability coverage

PTO & leave

Parental leave

Job summary

AE2S is seeking a Civil Practice Leader to guide the nationwide civil engineering practice across the United States. You will shape national strategies, expand capabilities across states, and elevate project delivery for municipalities, developers, and industries.

You will mentor engineers, lead technical direction, and collaborate with leadership across operations, client development, and strategy. A PE license and 10+ years in site civil or municipal engineering are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• Professional Engineer (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 and 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

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

Communication

Client relationships

Strategic thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Civil or Environmental Engineering degree

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.

The Civil Practice Leader will provide leadership for a diverse portfolio of civil engineering services, including:

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

Why This Opportunity Is Different

This is not a regional role. As the Civil Practice Leader, you will:

• 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

You’ll lead the strategy, technical direction, and growth of AE2S’ Civil Practice nationwide.

• 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

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.

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

AE2S believes financial security extends beyond salary alone. Our comprehensive benefits program includes:

• 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 and 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…?