Key skills
Engineering degreeProfessional Engineer licenseLeadership experienceAutoCAD proficiencyMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCollaboration skillsLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration
About this role
gpac is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries. They are seeking a Director of Engineering & Drafting to provide enterprise-wide leadership, shape engineering strategy, and ensure timely and economical design deliverables.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage all engineering and drafting personnel company-wide
- Align engineering deliverables with project schedules, production needs, and bid deadlines
- Develop and manage weekly engineering workload forecasts and staffing plans
- Coordinate outsourcing of drafting services as needed
- Review labor performance, overtime, and job cost data; provide actionable feedback
- Maintain and improve drawing standards, redline tracking, and document control systems
- Ensure effective utilization of AutoCAD and related engineering software platforms
- Drive continuous improvement in design efficiency, constructability, and fabrication support
- Integrate drafting outputs with shop equipment and machine-readable systems where applicable
- Mentor and develop engineering and drafting talent across divisions
- Evaluate emerging technologies to improve productivity and consistency
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 10+ years of experience in engineering, drafting, and/or construction management
- Demonstrated leadership experience across multi-site or multi-division operations
- Strong communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD (or comparable design software)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license