Engineering Lead

Sheladia Associates, Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Sheladia Associates, Inc. is looking for an Engineering Lead to oversee a talented team in Rockville, MD. This pivotal role involves managing complex infrastructure projects while ensuring technical excellence and adherence to regulations.

The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in engineering services, lead multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to business development activities. A competitive salary of $150k - $180k per year is offered, along with extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in engineering services.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to engineering teams.
• Manage project budgets and schedules.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Infrastructure design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

SHELADIA Associates is a multi-disciplinary international professional consulting firm with demonstrated experience in the successful management and implementation of development projects worldwide. SHELADIA believes practicality and sustainability in development projects require flexible resource management, active participation of all stakeholders, and a shared goal of strengthening institutions and operational systems to optimize available resources.

SHELADIA Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristics.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly accomplished and innovative Engineering Lead to join our domestic team in Rockville, MD. In this leadership role, you will provide strategic direction and oversight of multidisciplinary teams delivering complex infrastructure, transportation, structural, and civil engineering projects. You will be responsible for guiding project execution, ensuring technical excellence, and driving successful outcomes that support our clients and communities.

• Provide overall technical leadership and direction to multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring high-quality work, efficiency, and adherence to applicable standards and regulations.
• Lead engineering teams in the planning, design, management, and delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance, quality control, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards throughout all project phases.
• Develop and implement project management strategies to ensure successful delivery of projects within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, staffing plans, contracts, resources, and risk management activities.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop project managers, engineers, and technical staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with clients, government agencies, contractors, and internal teams to support successful project delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, client presentations, and contract negotiations.
• Represent the organization in client meetings, public forums, industry conferences, and professional organizations.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, best practices, and regulatory updates to support innovation and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience required (15+ years preferred) in engineering services, with a focus on infrastructure projects and team leadership.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex engineering programs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure design, engineering principles, and project delivery methods.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulations, permitting processes, and industry standards.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively across teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Oracle Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or Microsoft Power BI preferred.
• Proven experience in business development, proposal development, contract administration, and client relationship management preferred.

Additional Information

Salary: $150k - $180k per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Other compensation: opportunities for annual increase and bonus, and other types of bonuses. Sheladia provides employees with the opportunity to work in a diverse, multi‑cultural environment with exposure to and collaboration with multiple disciplines on a variety of projects. You will work in a hands‑on, collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health Savings Account (HSA; with eligible medical plan enrollment)
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability
• Medical insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Our office building provides employees with plenty of free on‑site parking, free access to a fitness center complete with locker rooms, showers and towel service, a yoga studio/meditation room, an on‑site cafe, lovely outdoor seating and dining area, and next to a community park with walking paths and sports fields.