Structural Engineering Department Manager

Orbital Engineering, Inc.

Structural Engineering Department Manager overseeing technical leadership and project execution for industrial infrastructure projects at Orbital Engineering. Fully remote role focused on Midwest Region.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 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 with a focus on heavy industrial projects, including leadership in project execution, team management, and the development of operational plans. Proficient in applying structural design codes and standards while ensuring high-quality project delivery and customer support.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor Of Science Degree In Civil EngineeringPE LicenseTen Years Of Engineering ExperienceTechnical Knowledge In Structural EngineeringLeadership In Managing Engineering Teams

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Hard Skills

Structural SteelReinforced ConcreteMasonryFoundationsPipe SupportsEquipment SupportsPlatformsAccess StructuresIndustrial BuildingsStructural Design Codes

Soft Skills

Superior Communication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Business Enterprise ToolsProject Management ToolsStructural Analysis SoftwareDesign SoftwareDrafting ToolsDocument Review Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PE License

Industry Keywords

Heavy Industrial ProjectsInfrastructure ProjectsConsulting Engineering Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership, department management, and project execution oversight for structural engineering work on a variety of heavy industrial and infrastructure projects
Schedule, organize, direct, and review all structural engineering department resources and activities to support safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution.
Participate in the development of new and expansion of existing business opportunities
Provide enhanced customer support as a technical liaison and support regional business development initiatives as a technical resource
Hire staff, establish individual goals and expectations, and conduct performance reviews
Direct, develop, supervise, and provide technical guidance to all direct reports
Establish and execute operational plans for the structural engineering department with respect to staffing, workload planning, tools, resources, and development of technical skill sets
Develop and implement policies, standards, procedures, and quality control practices for structural engineering and technical work performed in the department
Lead projects with a variety of durations, prioritizing both long-term planning, as well as provide leadership in a fast-paced engineering environment requiring expedited turnaround.

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 is required, with preference given to individuals exposed to heavy industrial environments and marketplaces
Technical knowledge and/or expertise in multiple areas of structural engineering including, but not limited to structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, foundations, pipe supports, equipment supports, platforms, access structures, industrial buildings, and applicable structural design codes and standards
Successful experience in leadership roles managing engineering teams and/or engineering departments is also required, preferably in a consulting engineering environment
Superior communication and interpersonal skills with clients and engineering personnel
Candidates should have a thorough understanding and aptitude in the use of current computer software including business enterprise and project management tools, as well as structural analysis, design, drafting, and document review tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
a 401(k)-retirement savings plan
supplemental insurance options
company-paid life and AD&D insurance
company-paid short-term disability coverage
a generous paid time off program