Director of Civil Engineering
About The Position
At RQC, we're not just building structures; we're building careers and creating meaningful, high-impact projects. We are headquartered in Carlsbad, CA, with regional offices and project locations nationwide, including a growing Engineering Department in our Jacksonville, FL office. RQ is a privately held, full-service design-build firm, specializing in fast-track commercial construction for the Department of Defense, and offering comprehensive solutions that integrate design, engineering, and construction under one roof. We are seeking a Director of Civil Engineering to lead our Civil Engineering Department based out of Jacksonville, FL. As the Director of Civil Engineering, you will be a senior leader, responsible for overseeing the strategic and technical direction of the firm's civil engineering practice as it relates to the Department of Defense projects. This role demands deep expertise in DoD-specific design standards, interdisciplinary coordination, and the ability to lead and grow a team dedicated to serving U.S. military clients, all in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the enterprise.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) License required.
- Fifteen (15) plus years of experience civil/site design, some DoD or military infrastructure projects design preferred.
- Proficiency in civil design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, StormCAD, HEC-RAS, InfoDrainage or similar.
- Familiarity with federal procurement methods, including DBB, DB, and ECI under FAR regulations.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, permitting procedures, and codes.
- Provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire.
- Successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred.
- DoD or military infrastructure projects design preferred.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing the strategic and technical direction of the firm's civil engineering practice as it relates to the Department of Defense projects.
- Leading and growing a team dedicated to serving U.S. military clients.
- Travel to jobsites, as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Hybrid work schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
