Director of Engineering & Design
The Director of Engineering & Design will play a pivotal role in scaling a high‑performing engineering organization. This is a senior leadership position with enterprise‑wide impact, reporting directly into executive leadership and shaping how engineering supports long‑term growth, innovation, and operational excellence.Client DetailsThe company operates in the property industry and is recognized as a medium-sized organization with a focus on engineering and manufacturing. They are committed to delivering exceptional projects by leveraging advanced techniques and fostering a collaborative work environment.DescriptionAs Director of Engineering & Design, you will lead multidisciplinary engineering and design teams across the United States and Canada. You will focus on strategy, scalability, and performance rather than day‑to‑day technical delivery.Set the strategic direction for engineering and design, aligning people, process, and technology to business objectivesLead and develop geographically dispersed civil, structural, and design teams, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and accountabilityBuild scalable workflows, standards, and digital tools to support continued growth and end‑to‑end project deliveryPartner cross‑functionally with operations, construction, estimating, and business development to ensure constructability and commercial alignmentOversee technical governance across complex design‑build and rehabilitation projects in regulated environmentsDrive continuous improvement, innovation, and adoption of modern engineering and design technologiesManage departmental budgets, resourcing plans, and performance reporting to executive leadership MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.ProfileA successful Director of Engineering & Design should have:A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's degree preferred)Professional Engineer license strongly preferred10+ years of progressive experience in civil and structural engineering within a design‑build, engineering, procurement and construction, or infrastructure environmentProven experience leading large, multidisciplinary engineering and design organizations across multiple locationsStrong background in civil infrastructure, with working knowledge of structural and geotechnical disciplinesExperience operating in regulated U.S. (and ideally Canadian) engineering environmentsA strategic, execution‑focused leader who can design and implement scalable systems, processes, and teamsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with credibility at executive level Job OfferCompetitive base salary in the region of $175,000-$200,000 with flexibility for exceptional candidatesAnnual bonus opportunity of approximately 30%, linked to company and individual performanceFlexible working model with a blend of office and home workingA high‑impact leadership role with visibility at executive levelThe chance to shape and modernize an engineering function within a growing, well‑capitalized infrastructure business If you are ready to take your career to the next level, apply today and join a company that values expertise and innovation!MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.