$354K β $470K/yr
Director of Engineering and Transportation
Role overview
Job description
Position Summary About us We are seeking an experienced public works and capital-project leader to direct its Engineering and Transportation Divisions. The position is part of the Department of Public Works and offers substantial professional independence under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Public Works. Our company values diverse perspectives and encourages qualified candidates from varied professional and personal backgrounds to apply. It also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable disability and human-rights requirements. Position Summary The Director of Engineering and Transportation is a senior managerial position responsible for planning, supervising, and directing public works, engineering, transportation, and capital-improvement activities for the company. The Director leads the Engineering and Tra
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- Source: Distro's official careers site (via Lever) Β· last confirmed on the source 1 Nov 2026
- Posted 28 Oct 2026
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What they are looking for
Skills & requirements
Qualification
and-experience pathway. Lacks at least two years of qualifying supervisory experience. Cannot provide acceptable degree documentation. Has a foreign degree but is unwilling to obtain the required equivalency evaluation. Is unwilling to complete the applicable civil service examination. Cannot manage complex engineering or public works projects. Is unwilling to respond to emergency situations. Cannot communicate effectively with elected officials, employees, consultants, agencies, or community members. Leadership Red Flags Has strong technical experience but no meaningful staff-supervision experience. Cannot provide examples of developing junior engineering staff. Avoids difficult performance or priority-setting conversations. Allows individual employee preferences to override organizational priorities. Requires continuous direction from senior leadership. Cannot establish a structured departmental work program. Demonstrates weak accountability or follow-through. Is uncomfortable leading through change or instability. Capital-Project Red Flags Has never managed a capital project through design, procurement, construction, administration, and closeout. Cannot explain project-budget or
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Hiring company
Distro
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