Technical Director, Civil Engineering

About the Role

This Opportunity provides leadership within a sector of the organization to ensure civil engineering subject matter, technical deliverables, infrastructure projects and programs meet or exceed industry and company standards for design, safety, and functionality. The role is responsible for subject‑matter innovation, corporate compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and delivering pragmatic direction amid a rapidly changing business climate. In the Your Impact section, the incumbent will offer proactive strategic leadership for the civil engineering discipline, reviewing permits, design plans, contracts, and construction inspections to ensure regulatory compliance and sound engineering practice. They will lead complex civil engineering projects, manage budgets, monitor external events, track hours and expenses, and supervise subcontractors and staff while driving business development for large infrastructure projects within the assigned geography. Additional responsibilities include leading contract negotiations, presentations, and meetings, supporting long‑term strategy and pipeline development, and ensuring profitable project performance. The role also involves meeting with public and private entities, developing discipline certifications and value propositions, conducting client needs analyses, scheduling discipline meetings, and acting as a liaison to federal, state, and local agencies, clients, and industry groups. The candidate will develop proposals, scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgetary metrics, interpret data to reach engineering conclusions, and provide strategic advice to multidisciplinary teams. They will grow a client base for high‑level civil engineering services, mentor staff, manage performance, stay current with engineering techniques, collaborate across disciplines, and uphold ethical decision‑making and company policies. • Lead civil engineering projects ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. • Review permit applications, design plans, contracts, and conduct construction inspections. • Manage project budgets, schedules, hours, expenses, and supervise subcontractors and staff. • Drive business development and pursue infrastructure opportunities within the assigned geography. • Lead contract negotiations, presentations, and client meetings. • Develop and maintain engineering discipline certifications and value proposition. • Conduct client needs analyses and address skill gaps within the sector. • Represent the discipline to federal, state, local agencies, clients, and industry groups. • Prepare proposals, scopes, timelines, pricing, and ensure compliance with codes and regulations. • Provide strategic advice and technical inputs to multidisciplinary project teams. • Mentor and manage staff, fostering professional growth. • Stay current with civil engineering techniques, software, and best practices. • Uphold ethical decision‑making, health, safety, and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸permit review
• ▸design review
• ▸construction inspection
• ▸budget management
• ▸proposal development
• ▸regulatory compliance

What You Bring

Who You Are: required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 12+ years of relevant experience, and a professional engineer license (multi‑state preferred). The individual must have advanced proficiency in civil engineering principles, infrastructure design, relevant codes and regulations, technical computations, and a suite of design software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and GIS tools. Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and lateral‑thinking skills are essential, along with a proven safety record and adaptability to changing schedules. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree in engineering and experience managing document review, certifications, and deliverables in a multi‑project environment. About WSP: WSP USA is a leading engineering and professional services firm with over 15,000 employees, offering flexible workplace models and comprehensive benefits. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and expects candidates to be authorized to work in the United States. • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 12+ years experience, and a professional engineer license. • Demonstrate advanced proficiency with civil engineering principles, design software, and regulatory knowledge. • Exhibit strong leadership, communication, analytical, and lateral‑thinking skills.

Requirements

• ▸pe license
• ▸bachelor's
• ▸12+ years
• ▸autocad
• ▸civil 3d
• ▸leadership

Work Environment

Office Full-Time