

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do, and to do that takes special people.
Position Overview
The Director, Engineering provides strategic and operational leadership within a specific metro, with primary responsibility for the performance, development, and success of the engineering practice. In addition to leading and developing high-performing engineering teams and ensuring consistent project delivery, this role plays a key role in contributing to the broader buildout of a strong, multidisciplinary metro presence. The Director partners closely with the VP, Civil / Site Design and other leaders to develop internal talent, support integrated team growth, and strengthen collaboration across disciplines – while maintaining high standards for technical quality, operational performance, and client service.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Operational Leadership
Project Oversight & Technical Excellence
People Leadership & Talent Development
Client & Business Development
Skills + Experience
Work Environment + Physical Demands
The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other legally protected status.
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