Director of Engineering

Pedagog Recruiting & Careers; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 155,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is searching for a Director of Civil Engineering to oversee large-scale infrastructure investments. This position requires significant experience in project management and civil engineering, with a focus on enhancing operational performance and modernizing infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, an active PE license, and robust leadership skills. Benefits include medical insurance, pension plans, and disability insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in civil engineering.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex capital projects.
• Background in port, maritime, or multimodal transportation facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development and execution of capital infrastructure projects.
• Establish project scopes, schedules, budgets, and cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Technical Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Director of Civil Engineering

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Pay Range

Base pay range: $155,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

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Position Overview

The Director of Civil Engineering serves as the senior leader responsible for planning, executing, and sustaining large-scale infrastructure investments across a multi-site port and transportation system. This role oversees engineering, design, and construction functions to ensure critical assets are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with long-term organizational objectives. The position plays a key role in modernizing infrastructure, supporting operational performance, and enabling future growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the development and execution of capital infrastructure projects including marine structures, terminals, warehouses, rail and roadway improvements, utilities, and dredging initiatives.
• Provide leadership to internal engineering resources while managing external consultants, designers, and construction partners.
• Establish project scopes, schedules, budgets, and cost controls; monitor progress to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Lead infrastructure assessments, asset management programs, and long‑range maintenance planning.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing engineering, construction, and environmental requirements.
• Support grant‑funded and externally financed infrastructure programs, including technical documentation and project coordination.
• Collaborate with operations, tenants, rail partners, utilities, and government stakeholders to align infrastructure projects with operational needs.
• Present technical analyses, recommendations, and project updates to executive leadership and governing bodies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in civil, marine, transportation, or heavy infrastructure engineering.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex capital projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Background in port, maritime, industrial, or multimodal transportation facilities strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, public‑sector stakeholders, and non‑technical audiences.

This role includes a mix of office‑based and on‑site responsibilities at active industrial and transportation facilities. Statewide travel is required, along with occasional availability outside standard business hours to support project or operational needs.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

• Engineering
• Strategy/Planning
• Project Management

Industries

• Civil Engineering and Transportation
• Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Pension plan
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance