Structural Department Manager

Company: Wallman Unlimited Company
Location: Akron
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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 QualificationsRequired 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 & BenefitsFinancial & 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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