Engineering Manager

Metric Geo; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo in Evansville, IN invites an Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary function across heavy civil, tunnelling, underground construction, mining, and engineered equipment.

You will head engineers and discipline managers, partnering with operations, clients, vendors, and regulators to deliver safe, cost-effective projects on schedule and within scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 15+ years of engineering experience.
• 10+ years of engineering leadership and/or operations management experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.
• Strong technical background in heavy civil, tunnelling, underground construction, mining, or related industries.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience working across Civil/Structural, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
• Strong understanding of project engineering, design, construction, and operational requirements.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate high-performing technical teams.
• Strong commercial, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team consisting of Professional Engineers, engineers, designers, and detailers.
• Provide leadership across Civil/Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering.
• Oversee engineering and design activities across tunnelling, mining, underground construction, and equipment operations.
• Manage engineering project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Serve as the technical liaison between engineering, operations, clients, vendors, and regulatory authorities.
• Coordinate engineering, operational, and quality initiatives to improve cost, schedule, delivery, and performance.
• Ensure engineering designs meet commercial, customer, regulatory, safety, and quality requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering managers and technical personnel.
• Establish and maintain a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with operational leadership to ensure engineering solutions are practical, constructible, and commercially effective.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Civil/Structural

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Project management

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

Job description

Evansville, Indiana | Full-Time | Confidential Search

A leading heavy civil and underground construction organization is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary engineering function from its Evansville, IN operation.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an engineering professional with a strong background in heavy civil, tunnelling, underground construction, mining, or engineered equipment, who is comfortable operating across engineering, operations, manufacturing, and project delivery.

The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers and discipline managers while partnering closely with operational leadership, clients, vendors, and regulatory bodies.

The Opportunity

You will be responsible for overseeing engineering and design activities across multiple operational divisions, including heavy civil tunnelling, mine development, and engineered equipment manufacturing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team consisting of Professional Engineers, engineers, designers, and detailers
• Provide leadership across Civil/Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering
• Oversee engineering and design activities across tunnelling, mining, underground construction, and equipment operations
• Manage engineering project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables
• Serve as the technical liaison between engineering, operations, clients, vendors, and regulatory authorities
• Coordinate engineering, operational, and quality initiatives to improve cost, schedule, delivery, and performance
• Ensure engineering designs meet commercial, customer, regulatory, safety, and quality requirements
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering managers and technical personnel
• Establish and maintain a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
• Work closely with operational leadership to ensure engineering solutions are practical, constructible, and commercially effective

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
• 15+ years of engineering experience
• 10+ years of engineering leadership and/or operations management experience
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred
• Strong technical background in heavy civil, tunnelling, underground construction, mining, or related industries
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Experience working across Civil/Structural, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
• Strong understanding of project engineering, design, construction, and operational requirements
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate high-performing technical teams
• Strong commercial, analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a multidisciplinary engineering function within an established organization operating across some of the most technically challenging areas of heavy civil and underground construction.

You'll have significant influence over:

Engineering Strategy | Project Delivery | Technical Standards | Operations | Equipment | Team Development

The role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering, construction, tunnelling, mining, and specialized equipment, while leading a substantial technical team.

Industry: Heavy Civil / Underground Construction / Mining / Engineered Equipment

Experience: 15+ years engineering | 10+ years leadership

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