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Director-Engineering

Chicago, IL · Remote

$170K - $200K/yr

Director (Engineering) Location: Remote Hire Type: Direct Compensation: $170,000 - $200,000 Must have Skill Set: Professional Engineer (PE) license, experience with natural gas pipeline and facility ...

Summary The Director, Engineering is responsible for leading the design, development, delivery, modernization, and ongoing support of enterprise technology solutions that enable the firm's legal and ...

The Director, Engineering is accountable for enabling high-performing engineering squads to deliver reliable, maintainable, and high-quality software solutions. This role provides technical ...

Director, Engineering

Chicago, IL · On-site

$190K - $210K/yr

The Director, Engineering is accountable for enabling high-performing engineering squads to deliver reliable, maintainable, and high-quality software solutions. This role provides technical ...

The Director, Engineering is accountable for enabling high-performing engineering squads to deliver reliable, maintainable, and high-quality software solutions. This role provides technical ...

Director, Engineering

Gurnee, IL · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Develop and implement engineering best practices to ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards. Provide technical leadership to the engineering team, fostering a culture of problem ...

ZEC EPC Project Director - Engineering Combined Cycle Power Generation (CCGT/CCPP) Position Summary- The EPC Project Director - Engineering is responsible for the overall engineering leadership ...

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Director-Engineering

Sterling Engineering Inc.

Chicago, IL • Remote

$170K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

Title: Director (Engineering)

Location: Remote

Hire Type: Direct

Compensation: $170,000 - $200,000


Must have Skill Set: Professional Engineer (PE) license, experience with natural gas pipeline and facility engineering


Overview: We are seeking a strategic Director (Engineering) to lead our functional business unit, driving operational excellence, financial performance, client growth, and team development. This leadership role is responsible for executing company strategy, providing technical leadership, and ensuring compliance with applicable engineering codes and standards while leading a team of Discipline Managers. The ideal candidate will combine deep engineering expertise in natural gas pipelines and facilities with strong business development and financial management capabilities to expand client relationships and business opportunities.


Job Duties:

  • Leads and develops Discipline Managers while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

  • Establishes performance expectations, workflows, and operational standards across the functional area.

  • Aligns business objectives with company strategy and ensures consistent execution.

  • Identifies and resolves operational challenges while promoting best practices and process improvements.

  • Grows existing client relationships and pursues new business opportunities.

  • Supports proposal development, project scoping, estimating, and staffing strategies.

  • Maintains high levels of client satisfaction through proactive communication and quality delivery.