Director, Engineering

Director

In order to be considered to join our AEC Practice, in this Director position, you must have demonstrated experience with delivery of professional design services for complex multi-discipline, engineering, process, and architecture & engineering design projects for Life Science sector manufacturing clients.

Who You’ll Work With

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

When you join Design Group as a Director of Engineering, A/E Design , you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

What You’ll Do

• Team Leadership: Leading and mentoring technical team members in key Life Sciences projects, overseeing a multi-discipline team (Process, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrument/Control System engineering disciplines).
• Mentorship and Support: Instilling passion, optimism, and purpose in the team, and providing guidance and mentorship.
• Team Management: Delegating assignments, managing department resources, and fostering team member growth.
• Business Growth: Proactively growing the business through client engagement, effective communication, and mentorship.
• Quality Assurance: Ensuring high-quality work production in an efficient manner.
  
  
  

Project Execution

• Collaboration and Standards Development: Working with department and engineering managers to develop standards and best practices.
• Performance Management: Providing regular feedback, conducting merit reviews, and performing peer reviews.
• Technical Oversight: Overseeing technical accuracy, reviewing work products, and taking responsibility for the quality of design and construction documents.
• Project Documentation: Sealing project construction documents.
  
  
  

Technical and Operational Tasks

• Equipment and System Design: Interfacing with vendors for equipment sizing and system design, selecting mechanical equipment.
• Site Observations and Reporting: Performing site observations, studies, and writing technical reports.
• Project Specifications: Reviewing, editing, and developing project specifications.
  
  
  

Proposal and Contract Management

• Proposal Assistance: Assisting project managers in proposal development by providing necessary details and strategies.
• RFP Preparation: Preparing RFPs for subconsultants and specialty consultants.
• Bid Review and Recommendations: Reviewing bids and providing recommendations for contract awards.
  
  
  

Quality and Compliance

• Contractor Oversight: Ensuring quality work from contractors and sub-contractors.
• Regulatory Engagement: Engaging with organizations involved in regulatory guideline development.
  
  
  

Organizational Development and Marketing

• Workload Management: Participating in workload leveling and coordination.
• Business Development: Contributing to marketing, proposal development, project management, and candidate recruitment.
• Client and Team Impact: Making a daily impact with skills and expertise, strengthening client and team relationships.
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• A Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of North Carolina with the ability to be “Responsible-In-Charge” for our AEP projects executed in the area.
• Client-facing experience in the target-rich Life Sciences Raleigh market with credibility for Integrated Project opportunities - leading with Design and complemented by our local Construction Management capability.
• Self-motivated leader capable of managing a complex multi-discipline project with resources from various hubs/offices as needed
• The ability to execute engineering work efficiently by performing design and calculations, producing construction documents and specifications, performing peer reviews, conducting site evaluations, and writing technical reports
• Solid interpersonal, mentorship, leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in technical writing
• A willingness to travel to project sites
• A willingness to relocate to the local area (relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates)
  
  
  

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As an Director of Engineering you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.

Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Director of Engineering but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.