Civil Practice Leader

Reports to Practices Director – Horizontal Infrastructure & Advisory Services Direct Reports None Location Options Lone Tree, CO; Des Moines, IA; Boise, ID; Maple Grove, MN; Billings, MT; Bozeman, MT; Great Falls, MT; Bismarck, ND; Fargo, ND; Grand Forks, ND; Rapid City, SD; Sioux Falls, SD; or Lehi, UT Lead the Civil Practice Across the United States At AE2S, this is more than a leadership role. It is an opportunity to shape the future of the Civil Practice. This strategic leadership role will help strengthen technical excellence, expand and enhance service offerings, develop technical leaders, and position AE2S to meet the evolving needs of municipalities, developers, industries, and communities across our growing geographic footprint. Site Civil Engineering Municipal Engineering Land Development, Land Surveying Why This Opportunity Is Different This is not a regional role. As the Civil Practice Leader, you will: Shape AE2S’s national strategies on civil engineering projects Expand and strengthen technical capabilities across multiple states Influence project delivery across multiple states Build and scale a nationally recognized practice Collaborate with leadership across operations, client development, and strategy Responsibilities You’ll lead the strategy, technical direction, and growth of AE2S’ Civil Practice nationwide. Set and drive the national vision for the civil engineering practice Partner across regions to grow teams, capabilities and marketing presence Lead technical direction and elevate quality across all civil projectsAnticipate and operationalize emerging trends in the civil practice Represent AE2S as a recognized voice in the industry through client advisory roles, conferences, and professional engagements Support major pursuits and provide technical leadership in business development Mentor and develop engineers and technical staff across offices What Success Looks Like Growth and expansion of AE2S’ civil practice nationwide A strong and visible technical leadership presence in the market Strong client relationships and project wins High-performing, engaged teams across offices Advancement of innovative civil solutions and best practices Why AE2S Build Your Future. Protect What Matters. AE2S is a 100%Employee-Owned engineering consulting firm focused on solving complex water and infrastructure challenges. In the role, you will have the opportunity to make a national impact while helping communities create safe, sustainable, and resilient water systems. Compensation And Total Rewards The anticipated salary range for this position is: $120,000-$200,000+ This salary range represents AE2S's good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, technical expertise, licensure, certifications, education, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs. At AE2S, compensation extends beyond base pay and includes opportunities to share in both individual and company success through: Discretionary bonus opportunities Employee ownership through the ESOP Matching 401(k) contributions Industry-Leading Family Benefits AE2S believes financial security extends beyond salary alone. Our comprehensive benefits program includes: 100-percent company-paid family health Insurance 100-percent company-paid employee dental and vision insurance Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage Paid Time Off (PTO), including credits for prior experience Paid parental leave Basic Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or directly related field Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain within 6 months) 10 or more years of experience in site civil, municipal engineering, or related 2 years of leadership experience leading teams, initiatives, or practice areas Demonstrated track record of technical excellence Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients, the public, and other employees Proven ability to develop, win, and retain client relationships Ability to travel periodically to support conferences, project pursuits, client meetings, and other business development activities All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations Preferred Qualifications Experience leading complex internal initiatives and external projects Ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously Reputation for integrity, sound judgment, and leadership within the organization and industry Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and geographies Demonstrated leadership and decision-making capability Physical Requirements Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrain Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town AE2S is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action / Disability Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr