Director of Engineering

Job Summary:
The Engineering Director is responsible for overseeing Lane Enterprises’ engineering operations, including management of projects, people, and processes. This role provides strategic direction to ensure Lane’s technical capabilities align with organizational needs, while also serving as an industry leader for Lane within ASTM, AASHTO, NCSPA and PPI. The Engineering Director evaluates current engineering capacity, identifies staffing needs, leads product development initiatives, and provides training to strengthen Lane’s technical expertise.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Guide the efforts of Lane’s Engineering team, including Design Engineers and CAD Technicians.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate Lane’s engineering projects, personnel, and processes to ensure timely and high-quality outcomes.
• Analyze organizational engineering needs and recommend staffing strategies, including determining the types of engineers required.
• Guide and direct Lane Enterprises as an industry leader on ASTM, AASHTO, NCSPA and PPI committees; monitor changes to specifications to ensure Lane’s products and applications are in compliance with these specifications.
• Participate in technical discussions regarding Lane’s products and solutions to engineering firms, agencies, and industry groups.
• Provide or oversee technical training and guide others in delivering training to Lane personnel.
• Guide Lane’s efforts in improvement of current products and development of new products or applications, particularly in areas such as pipe design, stormwater modeling, hydraulics, and water quality treatment.
• Collaborate with governmental agencies, DOTs, and other stakeholders to ensure Lane’s products are specified and properly applied.
• Develop internal policies, procedures, and technical documentation to ensure consistent engineering practices across the organization.
• Ensure Lane’s products and applications are compliant with evolving industry standards and specifications.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Proven ability to lead and manage technical teams, projects, and organizational processes.
• Strong technical expertise in civil engineering, particularly in stormwater management and drainage product applications.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, managers, agencies, and customers at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and develop engineering staff based on Lane’s organizational needs.
• Experience in product development and application in stormwater, hydraulics, or water quality treatment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with technical acumen to troubleshoot complex projects.
• Proficiency in interpreting and reviewing technical documentation, drawings, and specifications.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the private sector, including design and construction of drainage products.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in stormwater management and infiltration systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer.
• Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting objects up to 25 pounds; may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, and extreme noise when visiting plant locations.
• Must be able to travel up to 50%.

The base salary range for this position is $157,000 - $202,000/year.