Director of Civil Engineering

Trilon Group

Director of Civil Engineering leading engineering efforts for Alta in the East region. Overseeing project delivery, team development, and financial performance across multiple offices.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $210,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Transportation Engineering, project management, and business development, with a strong focus on financial performance and operational excellence. Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams while driving cultural change and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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Transportation EngineeringProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentFinancial AcumenLeadership

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Hard Skills

P&L ResponsibilityBudget OversightKPI AnalysisCost EstimationProject DeliveryRegulatory ComplianceProcess ImprovementStrategic PlanningOperational EfficiencyTechnical Excellence

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCritical ThinkingAttention to DetailDecision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineering (P.E.) License

Industry Keywords

Civil EngineeringConsulting EnvironmentPublic Sector ClientsMultimodal TransportationActive Transportation Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute long-term strategic plans for the East region engineering practice, aligning with company-wide objectives and market opportunities
Ensure the East Region meets or exceeds annual and quarterly financial targets, with strong emphasis on achieving Net Service Revenue and EBITDA growth
Lead the regional engineering organization through periods of growth and change, ensuring operational excellence and cultural alignment
Champion innovation in active transportation engineering practices and emerging technologies
Drive a culture of fiscal and business acumen that empowers teams to seek continuous improvement in operational efficiency and financial performance
Play an active role in the budgeting process, including prioritization of trade-offs to grow both revenue and earnings
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineering professionals, project managers, and technical staff across multiple office locations
Supervise and evaluate East Region staff, creating clear performance expectations, providing regular feedback, and establishing pathways for career advancement
Build and maintain a high-performance culture focused on professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence
Recruit, hire, and retain top engineering talent to support regional growth objectives, maintaining forward-looking hiring plans to fill open roles efficiently
Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and knowledge sharing across engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and other practice areas
Own key performance areas including safety, client engagement, staff development and retention, and cross-business collaboration
Maintain staff utilization at or above predetermined goals while ensuring sustainable workload management
Assist regional business development directors in identifying new market opportunities and client relationships
Lead proposal development and client presentations for major regional projects
Maintain and expand relationships with key public sector clients
Ensure compliance with proposal and cost estimation protocols to maintain financial and delivery integrity
Oversee project delivery across the region, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget performance delivering projects on-time and on-budget
Oversee financial and operational performance of projects within the East Region, maintaining close oversight of project managers and their performance relative to plan while delegating effectively
Demonstrate deep understanding of financial metrics and KPIs including book-to-burn ratio, revenue factor, and overhead rate
Implement best practices and process improvements to enhance delivery efficiency and client satisfaction
Provide strategic oversight of project portfolios ranging from natural surface trails to complex multimodal transportation networks
Ensure compliance with professional standards, regulations, and company quality assurance protocols
Apply disciplined approach to managing non-billable labor and overhead costs

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of progressive experience as a Transportation Engineer in consulting environment or public entity
8+ years in project management roles with demonstrated P&L responsibility
5+ years in leadership positions managing engineering teams and business operations
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Professional Engineering (P.E.) license required
Proven track record of business development success and client relationship management
Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and develop high-performing teams in a professional services environment
Strong strategic thinking and business acumen with experience in organizational planning and execution
Financial acumen with ability to analyze business performance and articulate relevant KPIs, financial metrics, and levers of growth and profit
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with ability to influence at all organizational levels
Experience managing regional operations, including budget oversight, resource allocation, and performance metrics
Proven ability to drive cultural change and organizational development initiatives
Budget prioritization skills with experience evaluating trade-offs to optimize both revenue and earnings in a professional services environment
Strong command of numbers and finance, with a bias toward data-driven decision making
Critical thinking abilities with purposeful judgment and reasoned consideration of evidence, context, and objectives
Attention to detail with focus on monitoring KPIs and understanding that long-term success is driven by daily execution
Ability and willingness to travel regionally as needed
Strong professional ethics, accountability, and decision-making capabilities
Experience managing competing priorities and multiple simultaneous projects within budget and schedule constraints
Operational discipline with focus on ensuring compliance with project protocols and standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans, Alta pays 75% of the cost
Dental/Vision: PPO, Alta pays 90% of the cost
Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3%
PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability
Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities