Director of Civil Engineering — Lead Tech Excellence

Graef USA; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Leadership Development

ESOP

Flexible Hours

Hybrid Schedule

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability

Retirement Savings

Tuition Reimbursement

Casual Dress

Onsite fitness center

Job summary

GRAEF seeks a Director of Civil Engineering to lead firmwide technical excellence and quality across its Civil Engineering Community. You will report to the CTO, guide strategy, and stay engaged in project leadership while mentoring staff and shaping investments in new technologies.

You will strengthen collaboration among offices, recruit top talent, and drive staff development to ensure high-quality project delivery and long-term success for GRAEF and its clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of civil engineering experience is required.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and mentoring skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of firmwide civil engineering standards and quality processes.
• Promote collaboration across offices and connect projects with the right expertise.
• Develop people, onboarding, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Shape technical strategy, recruit and support client pursuits.
• Remain engaged in project leadership, oversight, and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Civil engineering

PE license

Staff development

Technical excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license

Job description

GRAEF seeks a Director of Civil Engineering to lead firmwide technical excellence and quality across its Civil Engineering Community. You will report to the CTO, guide strategy, and stay engaged in project leadership while mentoring staff and shaping investments in new technologies.

You will strengthen collaboration among offices, recruit top talent, and drive staff development to ensure high-quality project delivery and long-term success for GRAEF and its clients.