Director of Civil Engineering

AEC Resources, Inc.; Richfield (MN); On-site; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k

PTO

Job summary

AEC Resources, Inc. in Richfield, MN invites a Director of Civil Engineering to lead civil and site engineering across industrial and commercial development, building a small in-house studio and guiding long-term growth.

This role combines technical design with leadership, shaping internal capabilities, mentoring staff, and coordinating with project managers to deliver integrated design-build facilities.

Ideal candidate has PE license, 10+ years in civil/site and proficiency with Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• PE license is required.
• 10+ years in civil/site engineering and land development.
• Experience with site design, grading, drainage, stormwater management and permitting.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D.
• Experience managing projects and mentoring technical staff.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects, coordinate resources, and make sound technical decisions.
• Interest in building and growing a small engineering department.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design for industrial and commercial development.
• Oversee site planning, grading, drainage, stormwater management, and permitting.
• Direct civil design and documentation using Civil 3D.
• Coordinate surveying, geotechnical services, regulatory approvals, and outside consultants.
• Build and develop internal civil engineering capabilities, including hiring and mentoring staff.
• Oversee resources, project schedules, workloads, and technical quality; collaborate with other disciplines.
• Establish engineering standards, improve workflows, and guide long-term direction of the studio.

Skills

PE license

Civil/site engineering

Project leadership

Team mentoring

Resource management

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Director of Civil Engineering - Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Compensation: Base Salary $160,000–$185,000
• Full and comprehensive benefits including every insurance, 401k, PTO, paid holidays, much more
• Stay relevant with project work while having the freedom to create a small civil engineering studio
• Clearly defined advancement into studio and company leadership
• Join a national leader in their niche that is very healthy and growing

Take your civil engineering career to the next level with a highly recognized, multidiscipline, growing design-build firm offering the opportunity to lead its civil engineering practice.

We're hiring a Director of Civil Engineering to lead civil and site engineering, develop internal capabilities, and help shape this engineering studio. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with department leadership, strategic planning, and long-term career advancement.

Rather than stepping into a large civil department, you'll have the freedom to build a small studio, bringing engineering work in-house, developing a team, and establishing the processes that support continued growth.

The position initially balances civil engineering and management responsibilities, with a clear opportunity to transition into broader engineering leadership over time.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead civil engineering design for industrial and commercial development projects
• Oversee site planning, grading, drainage, stormwater management, and permitting
• Direct civil design and documentation utilizing Civil 3D
• Coordinate surveying, geotechnical services, regulatory approvals, and outside consultants
• Build and develop internal civil engineering capabilities, including hiring and mentoring technical staff
• Oversee engineering resources, project schedules, workloads, and technical qualitycollaborate with other engineering disciplines, construction teams, and project managers to deliver integrated design-build facilities
• Establish engineering standards, improve workflows, and help guide the long-term direction of the engineering studio

What We’re Looking For:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Civil/site engineering and land development background of 10+ years with no upper limit
• Experience with site design, grading, drainage, storm water management, and permitting
• Proficiency with Civil 3D
• Experience managing projects, mentoring technical professionals, leading small engineering teams
• Ability to oversee multiple projects, coordinate resources, and make sound technical decisions
• Interest in building and growing a small engineering department

If you're an experienced civil engineer who enjoys both technical design and leadership, this is an opportunity to build something meaningful while advancing your career.