Senior Technical Director
About The Position
Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Senior Technical Director to serve as a recognized technical authority and strategic leader across KJ. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned expert who thrives on solving complex challenges, shaping technical direction, and influencing the future of the industry. In this role, you will provide Nationwide leadership across major projects and initiatives, guiding technical excellence, innovation, and long-term practice development. You’ll partner with executive leadership, project teams, and key clients to deliver forward-thinking solutions that drive quality, performance, and growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required, Master's degree preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 15+ years of progressive technical experience in your discipline
- Demonstrated expertise leading complex, high-risk projects and initiatives
- Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to align technical decisions to project and firm performance
- Proven ability to influence, mentor, and lead through expertise and collaboration
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree
Responsibilities
- Serve as a firmwide technical authority in your area of expertise, leading strategy and setting standards across complex, high-risk projects
- Provide expert oversight and peer review to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance
- Lead the resolution of complex technical challenges, bringing clarity to ambiguity and risk
- Drive innovation and technical advancement, including methodologies, tools, and emerging technologies
- Shape and support major pursuits, advising on technical approach, risk, and delivery strategy
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, project managers, and firm leadership
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, influencing strategy through credible, data-driven insights
- Mentor and develop Technical Directors, senior engineers, and future technical leaders, strengthening the firm’s technical bench
- Represent Kennedy Jenks in industry forums, professional organizations, and client engagements, enhancing our reputation and visibility
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, and other benefits and programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
