Head of Engineering Technology & Digital Transformation

Stratus Team; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and

Company-paid Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401k with employer match

Hybrid work

Job summary

Stratus is seeking a Director of Engineering Technology to lead strategy, implementation, and continuous improvement of engineering technologies across a multidisciplinary organization. This role partners with engineering leaders, IT, and executives to align technology initiatives with business goals and enhance project delivery.

With 10+ years in engineering or architectural design and proven leadership in technology programs, you will drive BIM/CAD tooling, data integration, and standardized

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 10+ years of engineering or architectural design experience with increasing technology leadership responsibility.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary A/E environment serving multiple markets (e.g., infrastructure, commercial, industrial, healthcare).
• Proven track record of leading technology initiatives and digital transformation programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a firm-wide engineering technology strategy.
• Lead digital transformation with advanced design tech, automation, and data-driven workflows.
• Evaluate emerging technologies (BIM, digital twins, AI design) and recommend adoption where appropriate.
• Advise executive leadership on engineering technology trends and investments.
• Oversee selection and governance of CAD, BIM, and analysis tools.
• Standardize practices across disciplines while supporting specialized needs.
• Manage software licensing and vendor relationships to optimize ROI.
• Lead development of design standards and templates.
• Foster cross-discipline collaboration across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and environmental.
• Promote interoperable workflows between architectural and engineering teams.
• Support integrated project delivery with shared models and data environments.
• Drive continuous improvement of design processes for productivity and quality.
• Advance automation via scripting, parametric design, and workflow optimization.
• Champion hackathons and pilots to test new tools.
• Measure performance of technology adoption and impact.
• Develop digital delivery frameworks, BIM execution plans, and model-based deliverables.
• Integrate engineering data with enterprise systems (PM, asset management).
• Promote data analytics and dashboards for better decision-making.
• Lead and develop a team of design technology specialists.
• Mentor and train staff to boost digital competency.
• Foster collaboration, learning, and innovation.
• Partner with HR on workforce planning and skills development.
• Collaborate with IT on infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud solutions.
• Work with project managers to ensure tech supports delivery.
• Engage with clients to support digital delivery expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk suite

Bentley Systems

Analysis tools

Dynamo

Python

Cloud-based collaboration platforms

Job description

Stratus is seeking a Director of Engineering Technology to lead strategy, implementation, and continuous improvement of engineering technologies across a multidisciplinary organization. This role partners with engineering leaders, IT, and executives to align technology initiatives with business goals and enhance project delivery.

With 10+ years in engineering or architectural design and proven leadership in technology programs, you will drive BIM/CAD tooling, data integration, and standardized