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Principal / Director of Engineering

engineering · executive

Leads an engineering discipline or practice, owning technical quality, staffing, and business performance across projects.

$150,000

Low

$200,000

Median

$300,000

High

Experience

1535 years of relevant experience

Credentials

Required

B.S. Engineering

PE License

Preferred

SE

MBA

NCEES record

Ownership stake

Key Responsibilities

Set technical standards and QA/QC policy

Lead major pursuits and client relationships

Own discipline P&L and utilization

Mentor and grow engineering staff

Serve as engineer of record on flagship projects

Strength Keywords

Engineering LeadershipTechnical StandardsBusiness DevelopmentP&L Management

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