Civil Engineering Practice Leader

Dewberry is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Practice Leader to join our growing team in Boston, MA. In this highly visible leadership role, you'll manage complex transportation infrastructure projects, expand Dewberry's presence across New England, strengthen client relationships, and help build and lead a high-performing team. 

The ideal candidate combines technical excellence in highway design with proven project delivery, business development, and people leadership skills. 

• Lead and manage large-scale highway, roadway, and transportation infrastructure projects from planning through design and delivery. 
• Prepare and oversee design plans, engineering estimates, technical specifications, and project reports. 
• Develop conceptual and final roadway designs, including alignments, grading, drainage, utilities, traffic control, construction staging, signage, and pavement markings. 
• Serve as a trusted advisor and client manager for public agencies and utility clients. 
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers and project staff. 
• Drive business development initiatives that expand market presence and increase revenue growth. 
• Collaborate with marketing teams on client strategies, capture plans, proposals, and pursuit efforts. 
• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing team in partnership with Operations and HR. 
• Lead cross-functional teams and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence. 

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. 
• Massachusetts Professional Engineer (PE) license required. 
• 15+ years of experience in transportation, highway, roadway, or related civil engineering disciplines. 
• Demonstrated success managing complex transportation and utility infrastructure projects. 
• Strong expertise in roadway design, site grading, drainage and utility design, stormwater management, and maintenance and protection of traffic. 
• Working knowledge of FHWA, MUTCD, AASHTO, MassDOT, MBTA, and Massport standards. 
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D. 
• Experience working with MassDOT, MBTA, Massport, and local Massachusetts agencies preferred. 
• Proven track record of business development, client relationship management, and strategic growth. 
• Strong leadership, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to motivate teams, manage multiple priorities, and deliver exceptional client service. 
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; local travel required. 

Why Join Dewberry? 

This is an opportunity to shape the future of transportation infrastructure in New England while helping to grow a thriving practice. You'll have the autonomy to lead major projects, develop client relationships, mentor talented professionals, and make a lasting impact on both our clients and communities. Dewberry offers the resources of a national firm with the agility of a local team, providing the opportunity to drive growth, mentor talent, and make a lasting impact on the region's transportation infrastructure.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters:  Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

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The projected range for this position is $194,000 to $249,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly. These ranges are for Boston, MA only.