Chief Technical Officer (Engineering)

ASCE•Reston, VA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is seeking a dynamic Chief Technical Officer (Engineering) to lead the organization's technical strategy and elevate its role as the trusted authority in civil engineering practice, policy, and innovation. This executive role offers the opportunity to shape national and global engineering priorities, guide trusted technical standards, and influence policy and practice that directly impact public health, safety, and welfare. ASCE is a global nonprofit professional membership association dedicated to the advancement of the civil engineering profession in order to serve the public good. ASCE staff works together as a team, based on a foundation of trust, striving for individual and organizational excellence. To achieve our shared goals, we maintain a relentless focus on members and a commitment to continuously grow and improve individually and collectively. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in civil engineering, infrastructure, or related technical fields.
Proven success leading complex, multi-disciplinary technical organizations or programs.
Demonstrated experience managing senior leaders, large teams, and multi-million-dollar budgets.
Strong strategic vision, executive presence, and stakeholder influence.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree strongly preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience working with volunteer governance structures and boards.
National or international reputation as a technical leader or subject-matter expert.

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for ASCE's technical enterprise.
Set and advance a unified technical vision aligned with ASCE's strategic plan.
Lead and oversee ASCE's nine technical institutes and the Center for Technical Advancement.
Serve as a senior thought leader and spokesperson on critical technical issues impacting the profession.
Anticipate and respond to emerging technical, regulatory, and societal trends affecting infrastructure, sustainability, resilience, health, and safety.
Partner closely with volunteer leaders, industry, public agencies, and academia to strengthen ASCE's technical influence.
Ensure coordination, quality, and consistency across technical programs, publications, conferences, and continuing education.
Foster collaboration across ASCE's technical and geographic regions.
Represent ASCE with allied organizations and external stakeholders.