Structural Department Manager

About the position

Job Description

An established engineering and design-build organization is seeking an experienced Structural Engineering Department Manager to lead complex industrial projects and guide a team of structural professionals. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a licensed Structural Engineer who is motivated to mentor others, shape departmental strategy, and ensure technical excellence across industrial facilities.

This role is suited for candidates seeking long-term career growth within a collaborative, technically driven environment that values quality, accountability, and professional development.

This is not a civil engineering role. Only candidates with industrial structural engineering experience will be considered.

Position Overview: Structural Engineering Department Manager

The Structural Engineering Department Manager serves as both a technical leader and people manager. This role functions as the senior structural engineer on multidisciplinary industrial projects while overseeing departmental operations, staff development, and quality control.

The position plays a highly visible role within the organization, supporting operational performance, mentoring engineering staff, and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality structural solutions for industrial clients.

The organizations work focuses exclusively on industrial facilities, including manufacturing, chemical, petrochemical, polymer, and process-based environments. Residential, commercial, and retail structural engineering are not performed.

This is a hybrid role requiring regular in-office presence (minimum three days per week). Fully remote arrangements are not available.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and allocate structural engineering resources to support project execution
• Lead, mentor, train, and evaluate structural engineering staff
• Support hiring, onboarding, and long-term department development
• Establish and maintain department standards, procedures, and workflows
• Serve as Lead Structural Engineer on multidisciplinary industrial projects
• Review and approve structural designs, calculations, models, and drawings
• Provide expert structural design for steel, concrete, masonry, and foundations
• Resolve complex engineering, constructability, and field-related challenges
• Review contractor bids and prepare bid evaluations
• Perform site visits, field measurements, and construction support activities
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, internal standards, and client requirements
• Collaborate with internal disciplines, clients, contractors, and external partners
• Promote safe work practices and maintain a strong safety-focused mindset

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license with authority to seal documents
• Minimum 10 years of consulting experience or 15+ years in structural department roles
• Extensive industrial structural engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience leading or managing structural teams
• Strong knowledge of applicable structural design codes and standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, STAAD, STAAD Foundation, and Bluebeam
• Ability to perform field observations, including working at heights
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Ability to commute to the office on a hybrid schedule

Preferred

• Experience with Revit, Navisworks, Tekla Tedds, RAM Elements, Hilti PROFIS, or similar tools
• Basic surveying experience
• Familiarity with laser scanning and point-cloud workflows
• Limited stormwater or sewer design experience for small in-plant systems

Work Environment & Expectations

• Hybrid work schedule available after onboarding
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Occasional domestic travel
• High level of organization, dependability, and self-direction
• Collaborative leadership style and long-term career orientation

Compensation & Benefits

Financial & Time Off

• Competitive salary range: $150,000–$185,000
• Overtime compensation for hours worked over 40 per week
• 401(k) plan with discretionary employer contribution
• Profit-sharing opportunities
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Paid jury duty and bereavement leave
• Parking or commuting subsidy

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and prescription coverage
• Life insurance and voluntary AD&D
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Dependent care FSA

Professional Development

• Structured mentoring and career progression support
• Reimbursement for technical certifications
• Professional society membership coverage
• PE license and renewal reimbursement
• Continuing education support
• Access to modern engineering tools and technology
• Bonus incentives for achieving professional certifications

Culture & Engagement

• Business-casual work environment
• Employee recognition programs
• Service milestone awards
• Company-sponsored events and activities
• Flexible work hours within a hybrid structure
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents

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