Engineering Department Manager - Civil-Structural

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Job Title: Civil / Structural Engineering Department Manager

Schedule & Location: Akron, OH | Hybrid 

Salary: $150,000-$185,000 (salary + paid OT)

Minimum Requirements: Registered PE License, BS or MS in Civil Structural Engineering, Industrial Structural Design experience, Engineering Leadership, Consulting exp

About the Role

An established, privately held industrial engineering and design-build firm is seeking an experienced Civil / Structural Engineering Department Manager to lead its civil/structural discipline. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and hands-on engineering work. The successful candidate will act as the senior technical authority for civil/structural projects while managing, mentoring, and developing a team of engineers and designers.

Note: This position is strictly focused on industrial facilities. No residential, commercial, or retail project experience is applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Civil/Structural Engineering department
• Schedule staff and resources in coordination with project leadership
• Mentor engineers; conduct performance reviews and support professional development
• Participate in hiring and workforce planning
• Serve as Lead Civil/Structural Engineer on projects
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering designs, drawings, and calculations
• Perform advanced structural design of:
• Steel structures
• Foundations (concrete and masonry)
• Platforms, buildings, and pipe racks
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and internal quality procedures
• Review contractor bids and prepare bid tabulations
• Resolve field design and constructability issues
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal project teams
• Provide professional engineering seal for permitting and approvals
• Visit client facilities as needed, including work at heights

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (accredited)
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Ability to provide a professional engineering seal
• Industrial structural design experience (required)
• Either 20+ years of experience in industrial sectors such as chemical, petrochemical, manufacturing, polymers, or resins OR 10+ years of relevant consulting experience
• Strong knowledge of building codes related to civil/structural design
• Prior project management experience
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Hybrid Schedule
• 401K with Discretionary Match
• Discretionary Profit Sharing
• Paid Time off
• Medical, Prescription & Dental
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Company Paid Holidays
• Mentoring and Career Pathing
• Technical Certification Reimbursement
• Professional Society Membership Reimbursement
• PE Registration Reimbursement
• Casual dress Code
• Sporting Event Tickets
• And much, much more!

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For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This is a new role.

This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 06/02/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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