Structural Engineering Department Manager

Orbital Engineering, Inc.

Structural Engineering Department Manager leading structural teams and heavy industrial projects at Orbital Engineering. Overseeing technical delivery, project execution, quality control, and business development.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $135,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structural engineering leadership, project management, and technical guidance, with a strong focus on compliance with industry standards and quality control practices. Proficient in managing engineering teams and developing operational plans to enhance departmental performance and business development.

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PE LicenseStructural Engineering LeadershipProject Management ExperienceTechnical Knowledge in Structural DesignTeam Management in Consulting Environment

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Hard Skills

Structural AnalysisStructural DesignEngineering ProposalsCost EstimationQuality Control PracticesStructural CalculationsDesign SpecificationsProject SchedulingField EngineeringBusiness Development

Soft Skills

Superior Communication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

STAADRAMRISATekla TeddsRevitNavisworksAutoCADBluebeamProject Management ToolsBusiness Enterprise Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Civil EngineeringProject Management TrainingPMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Heavy Industrial EnvironmentsStructural Design CodesMasonryFoundationsPipe SupportsEquipment SupportsAccess StructuresIndustrial BuildingsConsulting EngineeringEngineering Discipline

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FlashPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership, department management, and project execution oversight for structural engineering work
Schedule, organize, direct, and review structural engineering department resources and activities
Participate in developing new and expanding existing business opportunities
Provide customer support as a technical liaison and support regional business development initiatives
Hire staff, establish goals and expectations, and conduct performance reviews
Direct, develop, supervise, and provide technical guidance to direct reports
Establish and execute operational plans for staffing, workload planning, tools, resources, and technical skill development
Develop and implement policies, standards, procedures, and quality control practices
Function as Project Manager, Lead Structural Engineer, Structural Engineer of Record, and/or Senior Engineer on projects
Prepare or supervise engineering proposals, scopes of work, schedules, and cost estimates
Prepare, review, and check structural calculations, designs, drawings, models, specifications, and project documents
Develop and maintain technical standards, design guides, specifications, calculation templates, and design references
Support recruiting and training efforts across Orbital offices
Ensure department and project activities comply with Orbital’s Project Management system
Lead projects of varying durations while balancing long-term planning and expedited turnaround
Perform occasional field engineering, client meetings, business development travel, and travel to Orbital offices or project sites

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline with a structural emphasis
PE license is required
Minimum of ten years of prior relevant engineering experience
Experience with heavy industrial environments and marketplaces preferred
Technical knowledge and/or expertise in structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, foundations, pipe supports, equipment supports, platforms, access structures, industrial buildings, and applicable structural design codes and standards
Experience managing engineering teams and/or engineering departments, preferably in a consulting engineering environment
Superior communication and interpersonal skills with clients and engineering personnel
Thorough understanding and aptitude in current computer software, including business enterprise and project management tools, structural analysis, design, drafting, and document review tools
Project management training and/or PMP preferred
Project management experience and understanding/use of project management and project control principles/tools preferred
Experience with structural analysis and design software such as STAAD, RAM, RISA, Tekla Tedds, Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar tools preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Career advancement opportunities
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
401(k) retirement savings plan
Supplemental insurance options
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid AD&D insurance
Company-paid short-term disability coverage
Generous paid time off program