Director of Civil Engineering

RQ Construction•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently hiring a Director of Civil Engineering to lead our civil practice from our Jacksonville, Florida office (relocation assistance available for qualified candidates). In this leadership role, you will guide both the technical execution and long-term strategy of civil engineering efforts tied to DoD projects. The position requires strong expertise in military design standards, cross-discipline coordination, and the ability to mentor and grow a high-performing team serving U.S. military clients, all while aligning with the company's Mission, Vision, and Values. At RQC, LLC, our work goes beyond delivering buildings, we focus on developing careers and executing projects that make a lasting impact. Headquartered in Carlsbad, with offices and active job sites across the country, our organization includes a rapidly expanding Engineering team in Jacksonville. As a privately owned, full-service design-build firm, we specialize in accelerated commercial construction projects for the Department of Defense, offering a fully integrated approach that brings design, engineering, and construction together.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
Minimum of 15 years of experience in civil/site design
Proficiency with design tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, StormCAD, HEC-RAS, InfoDrainage, or similar
Working knowledge of federal contracting approaches, including Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Design-Build (DB), and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) in accordance with FAR guidelines
Strong familiarity with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, permitting processes, and codes
Ability and willingness to travel to project sites as needed

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Civil Engineering
Exposure to military or DoD infrastructure projects

Responsibilities

Lead the civil practice from the Jacksonville, Florida office
Guide the technical execution of civil engineering efforts tied to DoD projects
Guide the long-term strategy of civil engineering efforts tied to DoD projects
Mentor and grow a high-performing team serving U.S. military clients
Align efforts with the company's Mission, Vision, and Values
Contribute to a wide variety of impactful projects across the U.S. and internationally
Influence processes and help shape organizational direction
Work with advanced tools and technologies