Structural Department Manager

Department Manager - StructuralYou will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world's leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.Act as Structural Engineer of Record and provide leadership across a wide range of structural project types—from large greenfield manufacturing campuses to complex brownfield retrofits—guiding teams in the design of structural steel systems, foundation solutions, equipment support structures, cleanroom and controlled?environment facilities, seismic upgrade programs, and specialized industrial enclosures engineered for demanding process and regulatory requirements.Lead engineers and designers in developing structural design documents and deliverables across all project phases (conceptual design, feasibility studies, construction documentation)Mentor and develop the structural engineering team, fostering technical excellence and professional growthResponsible for department hiring, workload planning, performance reviews, and coordination with regional and national discipline leadersBuild strong relationships across regional and national architecture, engineering, and construction teams to support firm visionDrive client relationships, project strategy, and new structural engineering opportunitiesIdentify and develop new value propositions aligned with client needsMake an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and teamYou will bring 12+ years of structural design experience in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or industrial manufacturing sectors. You should have 3+ years of experience as a structural engineering design manager (preferred). You should also have expertise in seismic design and analysis, proficiency in structural engineering software (ETABS, RISA, RAM, STAAD, SAP, Mathcad, ENERCALC) and AutoCAD/REVIT, strong knowledge of building codes and seismic requirements, proven ability to lead structural engineering design teams and present designs to clients, excellent written and verbal communication skills, a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution; Master's degree preferred, Professional Engineer (PE) license required; SE license preferred, and be willing to travel for project requirements (client meetings, installations, trainings, industry events).Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Department Manager - Structural, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools.You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader. Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Department Manager - Structural but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.