Director of Engineering (PE)

BW Design Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and engineering firm in Philadelphia seeks a Director of Engineering to lead a Technical Delivery Team. This role involves mentoring team members and ensuring high-quality design deliverables across disciplines. Ideal candidates will have at least 15 years of experience in design production and proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and Bluebeam. The company promotes a culture of respect and integrity, providing robust professional development resources and mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience managing multi-discipline design teams, preferably in Consumer Products or Food & Beverage.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in design and construction document production.
• Experience as Engineer of Record required.
• Professional Engineer Licensure is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a Technical Delivery Team.
• Participate in milestone reviews of design deliverables.
• Collaborate with Discipline Leads and Project Managers.
• Monitor weekly labor utilization for productivity.
• Develop plans for continuous improvements.
• Foster collaboration with other Engineering Managers.
• Assist in proposal preparation for new work.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Proficiency in MS Office

Proficiency in MS Project

Proficiency in Bluebeam

Education

BS degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited school

MS in a related field

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Who You’ll Work With
You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world‑class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

Director, Engineering

When you join Design Group as a Director, Engineering, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

What You’ll Do

As the Director of Engineering, you will lead and mentor a world‑class Technical Delivery Team and make a significant impact on the engineering and design world. You will guide our Process, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical engineering disciplines toward excellence, shaping the future of engineering and design.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in milestone and final reviews of design deliverables to ensure the highest quality work product.
• Collaborate with Discipline Leads and Project Managers to review and mark up drawing sets and specifications.
• Identify and rectify errors or omissions in drawings and specifications, fostering a culture of excellence within the Technical Delivery Team.
• Solicit input from Discipline Leaders and Project Managers to gather Lessons Learned from each project.
• Develop actionable plans to implement continuous improvements, ensuring enhanced performance on future projects.
• Administer daily workload priorities for all projects, maintaining efficient project assignments.
• Collaborate with Discipline Leads and Project Managers to manage workload planning.
• Forecast resource needs and facilitate their acquisition, either temporarily from other offices or permanently through recruitment.
• Foster collaboration with other Engineering Managers to optimize workload resourcing, production quality, and professional development.
• Monitor weekly labor utilization for maximum productivity.
• Assist in proposal preparation by defining scope and estimating the level of effort required for new work activities.
• Mentor and empower team members to enhance their knowledge and capabilities in alignment with our practice goals.
• Support individual growth and provide opportunities for advancement within the team.
• Promote design coordination across all disciplines.
• Monitor productivity during the design development process.
• Ensure the team comprehends project scope and client expectations, facilitating design coordination with regular milestone reviews.
• Recognize and manage out‑of‑scope engineering work requests to assist Project Managers and Discipline Leads with change management.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 7 years of experience managing multi‑discipline design teams (Consumer Products or Food & Beverage industry experience preferred, with additional experience in Life Science or Industrial markets as a plus).
• Minimum 15 years of experience in design and construction document production (same industry preference).
• Experience as Engineer of Record.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and clients.
• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and Bluebeam.
• A BS degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited school (MS in a related field is desired).
• Professional Engineer Licensure.

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Director, Engineering, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world‑class engineer and a highly effective leader.

Feel like you’re on the path to becoming a Director, Engineering but you’re not quite there yet? We’d love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.