Structural Department Manager
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Job Summary
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: $150000$185000
- 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
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Sales Experience
- Food Service
- Succession Planning
- Management Experience
- Materials Handling
- Pricing
- Conveyor Installation
- Food Production Experience
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Retail Management
