Director of Civil Engineering

RQ Construction•Jacksonville, FL

8d•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. Why Join RQ? Joining RQ means becoming part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where innovation and continuous learning are encouraged. Our engineers contribute to a wide variety of impactful projects across the U.S. and internationally, working alongside dedicated professionals who are committed to quality and excellence. As our engineering group continues to expand, you'll have the opportunity to influence processes, help shape organizational direction, and work with advanced tools and technologies. We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible hybrid work schedule to support your professional growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred)
Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
Minimum of 15 years of experience in civil/site design
Exposure to military or DoD infrastructure projects preferred
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
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 in Civil Engineering
Exposure to military or DoD infrastructure projects

Responsibilities

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