Strategic AEC Project Development Engineer

K2M Design; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-based bonus

Matched 401k

Open PTO

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

K2M Design in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced AEC Project Development Engineer to serve as a trusted advisor to clients, translating goals into successful outcomes. The role emphasizes strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership across design teams to deliver value on large, complex projects.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in AEC engineering, a track record on public projects, and are adept at client-facing presentations and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Applied Science from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• 15+ years experience in the field of AEC Engineering.
• Professional Engineering License, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with clients as strategic advisor and primary contact.
• Understand client objectives and deliver tailored engineering solutions balancing technical and business goals.
• Anticipate client needs and identify opportunities to provide additional value and expand services.
• Collaborate with clients to translate challenges into practical, innovative engineering solutions.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, and project discussions to communicate vision, progress, and recommendations.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to align project execution with client expectations and business goals.
• Support business development by contributing to pursuits, proposals, and client engagement strategies.

Skills

Client relationships

Strategic advisory

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Applied Science

Job description

K2M Design in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced AEC Project Development Engineer to serve as a trusted advisor to clients, translating goals into successful outcomes. The role emphasizes strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership across design teams to deliver value on large, complex projects.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in AEC engineering, a track record on public projects, and are adept at client-facing presentations and cross-disciplinary collaboration.