Job Description

Director of Engineering & Drafting
Location: Northwest KY (preferred) | Remote considered

Our firm is conducting a confidential search for a Director of Engineering & Drafting to provide enterprise-wide leadership across all operating divisions. This executive-level role will shape engineering strategy, drive standardization and scalability, and ensure timely, accurate, and economical design deliverables that support fabrication, field erection, and competitive bid efforts. Our client tracks with excellence in communication towers, water tanks (both elevated and ground storage) and support systems.

Director of Engineering & Drafting Overview

The Director will lead and unify engineering and drafting teams across the organization, aligning technical execution with operational priorities and project delivery schedules. This role partners closely with Operations, Project Management, Sales, and Executive Leadership to enhance productivity, improve constructability, and support profitable growth.

Director of Engineering & Drafting Key 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. 

Director of Engineering & Drafting Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred).
• 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).

Ideal Director of Engineering & Drafting Candidate

We seek a strategic yet hands-on leader who can balance high-level engineering oversight with day-to-day operational support. Experience supporting fabrication and field construction environments is highly valued.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.