Engineering Director

Description

The Engineering Director is responsible for overseeing Lane Enterprises’ engineering operations, including management of projects, people, and processes. This role provides strategic direction to ensure Lane’s technical capabilities align with organizational needs, while also serving as an industry leader for Lane within ASTM, AASHTO, NCSPA and PPI. The Engineering Director evaluates current engineering capacity, identifies staffing needs, leads product development initiatives, and provides training to strengthen Lane’s technical expertise.

Guide the efforts of Lane’s Engineering team, including Design Engineers and CAD Technicians.

• Guide Lane’s efforts in improvement of current products and development of new products or applications, particularly in areas such as pipe design, stormwater modeling, hydraulics, and water quality treatment.
• Participate in technical discussions regarding Lane’s products and solutions to engineering firms, agencies, and industry groups.
• Develop internal policies, procedures, and technical documentation to ensure consistent engineering practices across the organization.
• Manage and coordinate Lane’s engineering projects, personnel, and processes to ensure timely and high-quality outcomes.
• Ensure Lane’s products and applications are compliant with evolving industry standards and specifications.
• Guide and direct Lane Enterprises as an industry leader on ASTM, AASHTO, NCSPA and PPI committees; monitor changes to specifications to ensure Lane’s products and applications are in compliance with these specifications.
• Collaborate with governmental agencies, DOTs, and other stakeholders to ensure Lane’s products are specified and properly applied.
• Analyze organizational engineering needs and recommend staffing strategies, including determining the types of engineers required.
• Provide or oversee technical training and guide others in delivering training to Lane personnel.

Requirements

• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer.
• Proven ability to lead and manage technical teams, projects, and organizational processes.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the private sector, including design and construction of drainage products.
• Strong technical expertise in civil engineering, particularly in stormwater management and drainage product applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, managers, agencies, and customers at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and develop engineering staff based on Lane’s organizational needs.
• Proficiency in interpreting and reviewing technical documentation, drawings, and specifications.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in stormwater management and infiltration systems.
• Experience in product development and application in stormwater, hydraulics, or water quality treatment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with technical acumen to troubleshoot complex projects.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting objects up to 25 pounds; may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, and extreme noise when visiting plant locations.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• Must be able to travel up to 50%.

Benefits

Compensation details: 157000-202000 Yearly Salary

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance