Assistant Director of Engineering & Community Development - Radnor Township, PA

Township of Radnor, PA (pop. 34,130) is seeking a motivated and experienced engineering professional to serve as Assistant Director of Engineering & Community Development, assisting in the management of projects and responsibilities within these departments.

Radnor Township is a suburban community with a rich history, located in Delaware County, 15 miles (25 minutes) northwest of Philadelphia. One of the oldest municipalities in Pennsylvania, Radnor Township is proud of its heritage and still reflects many of the values of its settlers, over 300 years earlier. Home of the acclaimed Big East basketball giant, Villanova University, it is a place of ethnic, cultural, and economic diversity, with a public school system that has been rated as one of the finest in the nation, a vast network of lush parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields, and a long-standing tradition of high‑quality local government services.

Focused on building foundations for the 21st century, Radnor Township is a home‑rule community and part of the famed Main Line of the Philadelphia Region.

Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering and Community Development (who is also the Township Engineer), the position assists the Director in overseeing engineering, economic development, planning, zoning, code/permitting, and GIS operations for the Township. The position requires excellent organizational and planning skills, negotiation skills, diplomacy, and the ability to exercise sound and independent judgment in carrying out essential job duties.

• Department Management – assist in supervising the Engineering & Community Development Department staff, including all in‑house and contracted consultants.
• Capital Projects – for projects under their purview as project manager, oversee engineering design work for all capital projects including building construction, road construction, traffic intersections and signals, storm sewer, and pedestrian safety. Occasionally develop engineering design specifications for municipal owned projects.
• Subdivision Review – administer the processing and review of subdivision and land development applications for compliance with Township codes. Oversee grading and other applicable permits processes. Recommend revisions to the Township subdivision and land development codes for compliance with statewide codes and as otherwise appropriate. Manage the planning and design phases of transportation projects.
• Facilities Management – collaborate with applicable department and agency heads on the general operation of Township Municipal Building, Public Works Maintenance Facility, Willows Mansion, Library, Creutzburg Center, and other Township‑owned buildings.
• General Construction – review and approve plans and specifications for Township construction projects; collaborate and provide engineering consultation and advice to other Township department heads and make recommendations for the acceptance of bids.
• Geographic Information System – assist in overseeing Township GIS operations, ensuring data maps are updated and shared with other departments.
• Budget and Administration – assist the Director with the annual operating and capital budget requests for the Engineering & Community Development Department, other funds and special assessment projects in the Township’s five‑year capital improvement plan.
• Attend meetings of the Board of Commissioners, Planning Commission, and other meetings, represent the Township at public functions, and respond to media and other public inquiries related to department responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Registration in Pennsylvania as a Professional Engineer.
• Minimum five years of experience (ten years plus desired), as a municipal engineer or similar, or as a manager in the civil engineering field in the private sector, with progressive experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Proven success in communicating project requirements and collaborating with various parties (e.g., senior management, peers,…