Engineering Department Lead

HNTB Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 166,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Denver is seeking a department leader to manage a disciplined engineering group, overseeing budgets, staffing, and quality across projects. You’ll coach and mentor staff, coordinate priorities, and ensure on-time delivery.

This role supports SSA, SCA, and SDA processes, drives growth, leads 15–20 staff, and recruits and develops talent. A bachelor’s in engineering with 10+ years and supervisory experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 10 years of practical experience including 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering preferred.
• 12 years practical experience preferred.
• 4 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, monitors and manages the department's operating budget in support of the group or office operating budget and forecast updates.
• Responsible for the management, growth and professional development of discipline-specific engineering department. Coordinates department activities establishes priorities and assign staff to projects.
• Supports SSA, SCA, and SDA processes on project pursuits and delivery, including department-level strategic planning.
• Supports contracting activities including scope, work plan and fee reviews.
• Oversees project delivery processes including Work Planning, Monthly Project Reviews and other performance methods.
• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including client discovery, proposal generation, interviews, and win-to-work activities.
• Maintains client contacts to ensure client satisfaction. Leads and assists in sales and marketing efforts for department's growth.
• Recruits, hires, develops and retains department staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews.
• Manages project management activities and performs technical discipline tasks.
• Leads multiple teams with direct and indirect supervision of 15–20+ employees.

Skills

Budget management

Staff supervision

Department leadership

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Job description

HNTB Corporation in Denver is seeking a department leader to manage a disciplined engineering group, overseeing budgets, staffing, and quality across projects. You’ll coach and mentor staff, coordinate priorities, and ensure on-time delivery.

This role supports SSA, SCA, and SDA processes, drives growth, leads 15–20 staff, and recruits and develops talent. A bachelor’s in engineering with 10+ years and supervisory experience is required.