Director of Civil Engineering P7

GRAEF; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Leadership Development

Hybrid Schedule

ESOP

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

GRAEF is seeking a Director of Civil Engineering to provide firmwide leadership for our Civil Engineering Technical Community. Reporting to the Chief Technical Officer, this role drives technical excellence, quality, collaboration across offices, and the development of the next generation of civil engineering leaders.

You will remain engaged in project work, lead technical standards, mentor staff, and partner with firm leadership on strategy, recruiting, and client pursuits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum of 12 years of civil engineering experience.
• Demonstrated technical and leadership experience.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.
• Passion for technical excellence, quality, and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of firmwide technical standards and best practices across Civil Engineering.
• Promote collaboration across offices and connect projects with the right expertise.
• Develop and mentor staff, onboarding and succession planning within the Civil Engineering community.
• Partner with firm leadership on technical strategy, innovation, recruiting, and business development.
• Remain actively engaged in project work through leadership, design, and risk management.

Skills

Leadership experience

Technical excellence

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Elevate Your Career with GRAEF - A Top Workplace

Are you passionate about technical excellence, developing people, and shaping the future of civil engineering?

GRAEF is seeking a Director of Civil Engineering to provide firmwide leadership for one of our largest technical communities. Reporting to the Chief Technical Officer, this role is responsible for advancing technical excellence, strengthening quality, promoting collaboration across offices, and developing the next generation of civil engineering leaders.

This is an opportunity to influence the future of civil engineering at GRAEF while remaining engaged in project work and collaborating with professionals across the firm.

What You’ll Do

Lead Technical Excellence

Lead the development and implementation of firmwide technical standards, best practices, quality processes, and resources that support consistent, high-quality project delivery across GRAEF’s Civil Engineering Technical Community.

Build a Connected Civil Engineering Practice

Promote collaboration and work-sharing across offices, connect projects with the right expertise, and strengthen firmwide technical capabilities.

Develop People and Future Leaders

Support onboarding, mentoring, technical training, and succession planning within GRAEF’s Civil Engineering Technical Community, helping civil engineering staff grow professionally.

Shape the Future

Partner with firm leadership on technical strategy, innovation, recruiting, business planning, and business development, including supporting client relationships and project pursuits. Help guide investment in emerging technologies and capabilities that strengthen GRAEF's civil engineering practice.

Engage with Projects

Remain actively engaged in project work through project leadership, management, design, and technical oversight. Provide expertise on complex and strategically important projects, support quality reviews, and help project teams improve delivery, solve challenges, and manage risk.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Minimum of 12 years of civil engineering experience
• Demonstrated technical and leadership experience
• Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills
• Passion for technical excellence, quality, and staff development

Why GRAEF?

At GRAEF, we do more than design infrastructure. We invest in our people, build strong relationships, and create opportunities for employees to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. If you're ready to help shape the future of civil engineering at GRAEF, we'd love to hear from you.

We are proud to offer the following benefits:

• Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development Programs
• A team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and collaboration
• Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Embed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and supports
• Exciting downtown office location
• Free parking
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Casual Dress

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