Chief Technical Officer (Engineering)

Are you a visionary engineering leader driven to shape the future of civil infrastructure, sustainability, and resilience? The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is seeking a dynamic Chief Technical Officer (Engineering) to lead the organization's technical strategy and elevate its role as the trusted authority in civil engineering practice, policy, and innovation.What You'll Do As Chief Technical Officer, you'll provide executive leadership and strategic direction for ASCE's technical enterprise. You'll:Set and advance a unified technical vision aligned with ASCE's strategic planLead and oversee ASCE's nine technical institutes and the Center for Technical AdvancementServe as a senior thought leader and spokesperson on critical technical issues impacting the professionAnticipate and respond to emerging technical, regulatory, and societal trends affecting infrastructure, sustainability, resilience, health, and safetyPartner closely with volunteer leaders, industry, public agencies, and academia to strengthen ASCE's technical influenceEnsure coordination, quality, and consistency across technical programs, publications, conferences, and continuing educationFoster collaboration across ASCE's technical and geographic regionsRepresent ASCE with allied organizations and external stakeholdersWhat You BringBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field (advanced degree strongly preferred)Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in civil engineering, infrastructure, or related technical fieldsProven success leading complex, multi-disciplinary technical organizations or programsDemonstrated experience managing senior leaders, large teams, and multi-million-dollar budgetsStrong strategic vision, executive presence, and stakeholder influencePreferred QualificationsProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseExperience working with volunteer governance structures and boardsNational or international reputation as a technical leader or subject-matter expertAdditional DetailsThis position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and works closely with ASCE's executive leadership, Board of Direction, Technical Region Board of Governors, and Institute Boards. Occasional travel and participation in meetings and events are required.Why ASCE?At ASCE, you'll help empower civil engineers to create a better, more resilient world. This executive role offers the opportunity to shape national and global engineering priorities, guide trusted technical standards, and influence policy and practice that directly impact public health, safety, and welfare. You'll join a mission-driven organization that values integrity, innovation, and professional excellence.For consideration, submissions of interest must include a resume and cover letter.Based in Reston, VA, this position has hybrid work flexibility in the Northern VA/DC Metro area.Apply HereThe American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is a global nonprofit professional membership association dedicated to the advancement of the civil engineering profession in order to serve the public good. To accomplish ASCE's mission, ASCE staff works together as a team, based on a foundation of trust, striving for individual and organizational excellence. To achieve our shared goals, we maintain a relentless focus on members and a commitment to continuously grow and improve individually and collectively. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. All qualified candidates including historically excluded individuals, protected veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.