Director of Engineering

Role: Director of Engineering

Location: Vernal, UT

Work Type: Full-time | Onsite

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the engineering department. This role is responsible for leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, overseeing project delivery, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance, driving quality assurance initiatives, and supporting business development and organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering staff while fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the delivery of civil engineering projects across multiple service lines.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and quality control procedures.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with clients, project stakeholders, field teams, consultants, and internal departments.
• Develop and implement engineering procedures, technical standards, and QA/QC processes.
• Oversee engineering software platforms, technology strategy, and related operational systems.
• Support proposal development, feasibility studies, client presentations, and business development initiatives.
• Collaborate with Survey, Environmental, and Construction Management teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Stay current with engineering technologies, industry trends, and regulatory changes to improve operational efficiency.
• Participate in strategic planning, operational decision-making, and departmental leadership.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil Engineering (Utah preferred) or equivalent professional engineering credentials.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional civil engineering experience.
• At least 5 years of leadership, supervisory, or project management experience.
• Extensive experience with Department of Transportation (DOT) projects and standards.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, design standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites as needed.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with DOT-funded transportation or public infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and GIS software.
• Experience with electronic project management platforms.
• Proposal development and client relationship management.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting and regulations.
• Familiarity with geotechnical investigations and analysis.
• Strategic planning and organizational leadership.
  
  

Core Competencies

• Technical expertise in civil engineering principles, transportation engineering, and industry standards.
• Leadership and team development.
• Project management and resource planning.
• Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC).
• Strategic thinking and operational planning.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Integrity, accountability, and professional ethics.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and field environments.
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain and access project sites.
• Ability to safely supervise field operations and site investigations.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Continuing education support.
• Professional development opportunities.