Engineering Lead

Sheladia Associates, Inc•Rockville, MD

3d•$150,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly accomplished and innovative Engineering Lead to join our domestic team in Rockville, MD. In this leadership role, you will provide strategic direction and oversight of multidisciplinary teams delivering complex infrastructure, transportation, structural, and civil engineering projects. You will be responsible for guiding project execution, ensuring technical excellence, and driving successful outcomes that support our clients and communities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required
Minimum 10+ years of experience required in engineering services, with a focus on infrastructure projects and team leadership.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Demonstrated experience managing complex engineering programs and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong knowledge of infrastructure design, engineering principles, and project delivery methods.
Strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulations, permitting processes, and industry standards.
Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively across teams, clients, and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
15+ years preferred in engineering services, with a focus on infrastructure projects and team leadership.
Proficiency in project management tools such as Oracle Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or Microsoft Power BI preferred.
Proven experience in business development, proposal development, contract administration, and client relationship management preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide overall technical leadership and direction to multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring high-quality work, efficiency, and adherence to applicable standards and regulations.
Lead engineering teams in the planning, design, management, and delivery of infrastructure projects.
Ensure compliance with quality assurance, quality control, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards throughout all project phases.
Develop and implement project management strategies to ensure successful delivery of projects within scope, budget, and schedule.
Manage project budgets, schedules, staffing plans, contracts, resources, and risk management activities.
Supervise, mentor, and develop project managers, engineers, and technical staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
Collaborate with clients, government agencies, contractors, and internal teams to support successful project delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, client presentations, and contract negotiations.
Represent the organization in client meetings, public forums, industry conferences, and professional organizations.
Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, best practices, and regulatory updates to support innovation and continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.