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CP Engineers

Director of Technology & Innovation

CP Engineers, Sparta, New Jersey, United States

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About CP Engineers With forty years of experience, CP Engineers delivers innovative solutions in site/civil, water/wastewater, municipal, MEP, and environmental engineering. Our project portfolio spans private, municipal, county, and regional clients—many of whom have partnered with us for decades. Our flexible work environment, competitive compensation, and supportive culture have resulted in high employee satisfaction and retention and helped us win Best Places to Work awards three years in a row.

Position Overview The Director of Technology and Innovation is responsible for establishing and leading the firm’s overall information technology and digital innovation strategy. This position oversees all aspects of the firm’s technology infrastructure, software systems, cybersecurity, and data management while also leading innovation and the integration of AI tools to improve business operations, project delivery, and decision‑making.

Compensation range: $110,000.00–$150,000.00, salaried, exempt.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement firm‑wide technology roadmap aligned with strategic goals

Serve as internal leader for all technology‑related initiatives, advising leadership on emerging trends, risks, and opportunities

Manage IT infrastructure, cloud services, servers, data storage, backups, and user access controls

Ensure smooth new‑hire technology onboarding by performing workstation setups, configuration, licensing, and connectivity

Perform on‑site hardware or workstation troubleshooting when required to quickly resolve disruptions, while coordinating escalations with external IT partners

Manage external IT managed service providers, cybersecurity consultants, software vendors, and specialized contractors, with budget authority to engage resources as needed

Establish and maintain IT policies, governance, and cybersecurity protocols

Lead initiatives for AI and automation tools, integrating technology into engineering, project management, and business workflows

Optimize operational systems and streamline workflows for efficiency, collaboration, and remote/hybrid work capabilities

Drive staff training, adoption, and change management for new technologies, while promoting a culture of innovation and data literacy

Develop the firm’s IT staffing plan within the first year, including anticipated hiring of an IT Support Specialist or Systems Administrator as the firm’s digital capabilities expand

Occasional travel to serve multiple office locations in Sparta, NJ, Parsippany, NJ, and State College, PA for training, conferences, or vendor engagement

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred

Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible IT management, systems integration, or technology strategy experience, ideally in professional services, engineering, or infrastructure sectors

Proven success leading technology or AI initiatives from concept through implementation

Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, cloud services, cybersecurity, and data management

Proficiency with automation and AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT Enterprise, Power BI, or Python scripting

Excellent leadership, communication, problem‑solving, and analytical skills

Ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences and drive organizational adoption of new tools

Though not required, experience with engineering software platforms (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, Bluebeam) and engineering‑specific ERP or project management systems (e.g., Deltek, Procore) is a plus

Benefits

Hybrid/remote work flexibility

401(k) with company match

20 days paid time off

Tuition, professional license, and association fee reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Support for employee work/life balance

Training and development opportunities

Seniority level Director

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Other

Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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