Director of Engineering

Impact Recruitment; Monroe (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Recruitment is seeking a Civil Engineering Department Manager to lead a team of engineers in designing civil infrastructure projects. The role includes project management, business development, and leadership within a collaborative environment.

You will oversee design development, budgeting, and client relations across commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments, with emphasis on QA/QC and permitting. Mentoring staff and coordinating with agencies will be key.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 10+ years of civil engineering design and project management experience
• Strong expertise in land development, site planning, grading, and construction document preparation
• Experience working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment with tight deadlines
• Business development experience and strong client relationship management skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience with QA/QC processes and municipal permitting
• Strong financial management and project budgeting skills
• Excellent communication and leadership with experience presenting to boards, commissions, or councils

Responsibilities

• Lead design development, contract document preparation, cost estimation, and client relations.
• Manage projects including commercial, residential, and multi-family developments, mixed-use projects, rezoning due diligence, public facilities, and utility/site development.
• Drive business development by engaging with the community and fostering client relationships to support company growth.
• Ensure high-quality designs that align with budget and timeline objectives.
• Oversee and review construction document preparation, including site layouts, grading, utility plans, stormwater management, roadway designs, and permitting.
• Mentor and supervise engineering staff, fostering professional growth and technical expertise.
• Collaborate with agencies, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Project budgeting

QA/QC

Municipal permitting

Communication

Team mentoring

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

About the Role

As the Civil Engineering Department Manager, you will oversee a team of engineers, guiding the design and development of civil infrastructure projects. This position involves project management, business development, and leadership within a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design development, contract document preparation, cost estimation, and client relations.
• Manage projects including commercial, residential, and multi‑family developments, mixed‑use projects, rezoning due diligence, public facilities, and utility/site development.
• Drive business development by engaging with the community and fostering client relationships to support company growth.
• Ensure high‑quality designs that align with budget and timeline objectives.
• Oversee and review construction document preparation, including site layouts, grading, utility plans, stormwater management, roadway designs, and permitting.
• Mentor and supervise engineering staff, fostering professional growth and technical expertise.
• Collaborate with agencies, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• 10+ years of civil engineering design and project management experience
• Strong expertise in land development, site planning, grading, and construction document preparation
• Proven ability to work in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment with tight deadlines
• Business development experience and strong client relationship management skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (hands‑on design not required, but familiarity essential)
• Experience with QA/QC processes and municipal permitting
• Strong financial management skills and project budgeting expertise
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with experience presenting to boards, commissions, or councils

Impact Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.