Structural Discipline Lead

Freese and Nichols is continuing to grow our structural practice in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kansas and is seeking a Structural Discipline Lead in Oklahoma City or Tulsa to help expand our general structural presence, strengthen our technical capabilities, and support delivery of complex, high-impact projects.This is an opportunity for a strong technical leader who wants to build and lead a growing team, mentor engineers, and play a key role in project success across a broad range of structural applications, including water and wastewater, industrial, buildings, transportation support, and general infrastructure.Why This Role MattersRegional growth opportunity – Help establish and grow general structural capability in Oklahoma while supporting future expansion across Arkansas and KansasVisible leadership role – Increase local visibility, support client engagement, and help position the structural team for long-term success in the Central PlainsTeam-building impact – Lead and grow the structural team over time, with discipline leadership across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kansas as the practice expandsKey ResponsibilitiesTechnical LeadershipLead structural analysis and design across a broad range of projects, including water and wastewater, industrial, buildings, transportation support, and general infrastructureProvide strong technical oversight through preparation and review of calculations, reports, plans, and specificationsEnsure quality, consistency, and sound engineering judgment across deliverables and project executionServe as a go-to resource for complex design challenges, technical problem-solving, and multidisciplinary coordinationProject Leadership & DeliveryManage scope, schedule, and budget for structural projects and help ensure successful delivery across multiple concurrent assignmentsCoordinate with multidisciplinary teams and regional leadership to align resources, priorities, and project needsSupport structural work across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kansas, helping shape how that work is staffed and delivered as the team growsTeam Leadership & GrowthHelp establish and grow a general structural team in Oklahoma City and TulsaMentor and develop engineers while helping set expectations for technical quality, collaboration, and professional growthProvide discipline leadership across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kansas as structural resources are added in those statesClient & Team CollaborationBuild strong relationships with project teams, clients, and partners while increasing local visibility for the structural practiceSupport client engagement and pursuits, including shortlist presentations, qualifications packages, and proposal support as neededContribute to a culture of responsive service, technical quality, and collaborationQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural EngineeringLicensed Professional Engineer (PE); Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred, with expectation to obtain SE licensure in Oklahoma if not already held6+ years of structural design experienceStrong technical, communication, and leadership skillsAbility to work both independently and collaboratively while helping grow a team and practicePreferredMaster’s degree in Structural Engineering8+ years of structural design experienceCurrent Structural Engineer (SE) licenseExperience leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teamsExperience mentoring staff and helping grow a structural practice or teamAbout Freese and NicholsAt the heart of our culture is our LEADS values ( L earn continuously, E ngage as family, A ct with integrity, D eliver quality, and S erve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You ), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. 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