Director of Civil Engineering

Overview

At RQC, we’re building structures, careers, and meaningful, high-impact projects. We are a privately held, full-service design-build firm specializing in fast-track commercial construction for the Department of Defense with design, engineering, and construction integrated under one roof. We are headquartered in Carlsbad, CA, with regional offices nationwide, including a growing Engineering Department in Jacksonville, FL. We are seeking a Director of Civil Engineering to lead our Civil Engineering Department based out of Jacksonville, FL (Relocation provided for out-of-area candidates).

As Director of Civil Engineering, you will be a senior leader responsible for the strategic and technical direction of the firm’s civil engineering practice relating to DoD projects. This role requires deep DoD design standards expertise, interdisciplinary coordination, and the ability to lead and grow a team serving U.S. military clients, in alignment with the enterprise’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

As a member of RQ’s engineering team, you will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary group that values innovation, learning, and meaningful solutions. You’ll work on diverse and impactful projects across the U.S. and overseas, shaping processes and leveraging cutting-edge technology. RQC offers a competitive salary, full benefits, and a flexible hybrid schedule.

• Provide strategic and technical leadership for the Civil Engineering Department, with a focus on DoD projects.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary teams to deliver design-build solutions under DoD requirements.
• Grow and mentor a team of civil engineers and coordinate with other disciplines, clients, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with DoD design standards, federal procurement methods, and applicable regulations.
• Support business development and project execution in alignment with corporate vision and values.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License required
• Fifteen (15) or more years of experience in civil/site design, with some DoD or military infrastructure project experience preferred
• Proficiency in civil design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Storm
  
  CAD, HEC-RAS, Info Drainage or similar
• Familiarity with federal procurement methods (DBB, DB, ECI) under FAR regulations
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, permitting procedures, and codes
• Willingness to travel to job sites as needed

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must pass a drug screen and background check, including a Department of Defense background check where applicable for access to a military base.