Executive Vice President - Engineering

About Us We are a staffing services technology company that helps organizations design, build, and scale digital products and engineering capabilities. Our teams deliver end-to-end software development, engineering, and design services, and we provide flexible staffing solutions to augment internal teams with specialized talent—quickly and reliably. The Role We are looking for an exceptional and visionary Executive Vice President of Engineering to serve as the senior-most engineering leader within our organization. This is a C-suite adjacent executive leadership role for a seasoned engineering executive who is ready to define and drive the overall engineering strategy, build and scale a world-class multi-discipline engineering organization, and own the technical vision and delivery excellence of our entire engineering practice. You will serve as the ultimate technical authority across all engineering disciplines, partnering directly with the CEO, CFO, and Board of Directors to shape the long-term growth, innovation, and competitive positioning of the firm. This role is for a builder, a visionary, and an operator who can lead at the highest levels of strategic thinking while remaining connected to the technical realities of delivering complex engineering programs. What You’ll Do • Executive Technical Leadership: Serve as the senior-most technical authority across all engineering disciplines including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and project controls; define and enforce firm-wide engineering standards, quality benchmarks, and technical excellence frameworks. • Organizational Strategy & Vision: Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team to define the long-term engineering strategy, organizational structure, and capability roadmap; set the vision for how the engineering practice will grow, evolve, and differentiate in the marketplace over a 3–5 year horizon. • Team Building & Organizational Leadership: Recruit, develop, and retain a world-class engineering leadership team including Engineering Directors, Principal Engineers, and Practice Leads across all disciplines; establish clear organizational structures, career pathways, and leadership pipelines to scale the engineering organization sustainably. • Portfolio Oversight: Provide executive-level oversight across the entire engineering project portfolio; ensure consistent on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery across all simultaneous programs and client engagements; establish portfolio-level governance frameworks and escalation protocols. • Business Development & Growth: Partner with the Chief Revenue Officer and Business Development leadership to drive engineering-led revenue growth; lead pursuits for marquee clients and strategic accounts; serve as the executive sponsor for key client relationships and act as the senior technical voice in major proposals, presentations, and contract negotiations. • Cross-Functional Executive Collaboration: Work closely with the CEO, CFO, COO, and other C-suite leaders to align engineering strategy with overall business objectives; collaborate with HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure the engineering organization is properly resourced, structured, and positioned for growth. • Technology & Innovation Leadership: Champion the adoption and integration of emerging technologies across the engineering practice including BIM, digital twins, AI-assisted design, cloud-based collaboration platforms, and advanced analytics; establish an innovation culture that continuously seeks to improve engineering efficiency, quality, and competitiveness. • Standards, Compliance & Risk: Establish and maintain firm-wide engineering governance frameworks; ensure all engineering deliverables meet or exceed applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements; own enterprise-level technical risk management and quality assurance across the full project portfolio. • Culture & Talent Development: Cultivate an inclusive, high-performance, and growth-oriented engineering culture across a fully distributed, multi-discipline workforce; champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the engineering organization; invest deeply in talent development, mentorship, and succession planning at all levels. • Financial Ownership: Own the engineering practice P&L at the enterprise level; manage multi-million dollar budgets, staffing plans, utilization targets, and profitability goals in partnership with the CFO and Finance leadership; drive operational efficiency and margin improvement across the engineering business unit. • Board & Stakeholder Reporting: Prepare and present engineering strategy, portfolio performance, and organizational health updates to the Board of Directors, investors, and executive leadership; represent the engineering organization at the highest levels of corporate governance. What We’re Looking For • Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a closely related field; Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or a related discipline strongly preferred. • Experience: 20+ years of progressive engineering experience with a minimum of 10 years in senior engineering leadership roles (Director, VP, SVP, or equivalent) overseeing large, multi-discipline engineering organizations and complex capital project portfolios. • PE License: Active Professional Engineering (PE) license required; SE licensure or additional discipline-specific credentials are a strong advantage. • Technical Breadth: Demonstrated technical expertise spanning multiple engineering disciplines; ability to provide credible technical leadership and strategic direction across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and project controls functions. • Executive Leadership: Proven track record of building, scaling, and leading high-performing engineering organizations of 50+ engineers across multiple disciplines, geographies, and delivery models in a consulting, EPC, or services environment. • P&L Ownership: Demonstrated experience owning and managing large-scale engineering practice P&L with full accountability for revenue, margin, utilization, and growth targets in a professional services or consulting environment. • Business Development: Extensive experience leading business development at the executive level including strategic account management, major proposal leadership, client relationship development, and contract negotiation for large-scale engineering programs. • Strategic Thinking: Exceptional strategic planning and organizational design capabilities; ability to translate broad business objectives into actionable engineering strategies, organizational structures, and operational plans. • Technology Vision: Deep understanding of emerging engineering technologies and digital transformation trends; proven ability to champion and drive technology adoption across large engineering organizations. • Executive Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to communicate complex technical and business concepts clearly and compellingly to Boards of Directors, C-suite executives, major clients, and regulatory bodies. Bonus Points • Advanced Credentials: PE licensure in multiple states, SE licensure, MBA, PMP, or other advanced professional credentials that demonstrate breadth of expertise and leadership capability. • M&A Experience: Experience leading or supporting engineering practice acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, or greenfield team buildouts in a professional services or consulting environment. • Federal & Defense: Experience leading engineering programs on large federally funded or defense-related projects with EVMS compliance, FAR/DFARS requirements, and multi-agency stakeholder management. • International Experience: Experience leading engineering programs across multiple countries and regulatory jurisdictions; familiarity with international project delivery standards (FIDIC, ISO) and global talent management. • Digital Transformation: Demonstrated track record of leading enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives within an engineering organization including BIM adoption, cloud migration, AI integration, and data analytics platforms. • Sustainability & ESG: Experience developing and leading firm-wide sustainability, resilience, and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) strategies within an engineering practice. • Venture & Innovation: Experience engaging with venture capital, corporate innovation programs, or engineering technology startups to identify and integrate emerging technologies into engineering practice delivery. • Public Speaking & Thought Leadership: Established presence as an industry thought leader through conference speaking, published research, industry board participation, or professional organization leadership (ASCE, NSPE, ENR). Compensation & Benefits We believe in paying top-of-market rates for top-tier talent. The base salary range for this role is $350,000 to $415,000, with exact placement determined by your skills, years of experience, and interview performance. Additional Benefits: Equity: Competitive stock option package. Remote Setup: Home office stipend to get your workspace set up perfectly. Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. Time Off: Flexible PTO policy + Company Holidays. Growth: Annual learning and development budget. Retirement: 401(k) matching plan.