Director of Civil Engineering: Lead Tech Excellence

GRAEF; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Leadership Development

Hybrid Schedule

ESOP

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Job summary

GRAEF is seeking a Director of Civil Engineering to provide firmwide leadership for the Civil Engineering Technical Community. The role reports to the Chief Technical Officer and drives technical excellence, quality, collaboration, and staff development across offices and projects.

The position combines ongoing project involvement with leadership duties, shaping technical strategy, recruiting, and pursuing new business while guiding investments in emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• PE license required.
• Minimum 12 years of civil engineering experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of firmwide technical standards and quality processes for civil engineering.
• Promote collaboration across offices and connect projects with the right expertise.
• Support onboarding, mentoring, and succession planning within the Civil Engineering community.
• Partner with firm leadership on technical strategy, innovation, and business development, including client relationships.

Skills

PE license

Leadership experience

Civil Engineering degree

Project leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

GRAEF is seeking a Director of Civil Engineering to provide firmwide leadership for the Civil Engineering Technical Community. The role reports to the Chief Technical Officer and drives technical excellence, quality, collaboration, and staff development across offices and projects.

The position combines ongoing project involvement with leadership duties, shaping technical strategy, recruiting, and pursuing new business while guiding investments in emerging technologies.