Principal Director

We are seeking a Principal Director to lead our Jacksonville team's civil engineering and site development initiatives to grow this office to become the leader in the North Florida region. This is a leadership opportunity in a growing engineering organization.

• BS or Advanced MS degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineering (PE) License
• 8+ years of progressive experience
• A natural leader with a desire to build a high performing team
• Demonstrated success managing significant infrastructure and development portfolios
• Proven ability to develop and implement enterprise-wide technological and engineering strategies
• Executive-level experience in complex municipal and private‑sector engineering collaboration
• Experience in strategic planning and organizational development
• Comprehensive expertise in advanced computational modeling and predictive infrastructure design
• Deep understanding of emerging sustainability and resilience engineering practices
• Advanced technical knowledge of the Jacksonville and Florida area engineering codes and regulations

• Direct and mentor an engineering team
• Coordinate with marketing initiatives and strategies
• Develop and implement comprehensive engineering strategies for complex site development projects
• Manage complex, multi‑million‑dollar projects from conceptual design through final implementation
• Lead various interdisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal cross‑functional collaboration
• Develop and maintain critical client relationships and marketing coordination at executive levels
• Oversee comprehensive quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes
• Create sophisticated proposals, manage complex contracts, and develop strategic invoicing approaches
• Represent the organization in high-level technical and strategic discussions with clients and regulatory agencies
• Coordinate with other offices in joint engineering management initiatives

• 401(k), including potential profit sharing
• Generous PTO including holidays, vacation, and personal leave
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Support
• Advancement Opportunities and Ownership Opportunities

Qualified candidates should submit a comprehensive cover letter, detailed resume, and professional portfolio to:

VIKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.