Director of Structural Engineering

Trilon Group

Director of Structures leading the structural engineering team within Artheon’s infrastructure business. Overseeing major projects and driving technical excellence in the transportation sector.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeEast Brunswick • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in structural engineering leadership, project management, and client relationship development, with a strong focus on quality assurance and multidisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to guide teams through complex projects while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Engineer (PE) License15+ Years of Structural Engineering ExperienceTeam Leadership and Project ManagementClient Relationship DevelopmentKnowledge of Structural Design Codes

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Hard Skills

Structural EngineeringProject ManagementQuality AssuranceEngineering StandardsTechnical OversightProposal DevelopmentFinancial ForecastingEngineering CalculationsDesign and PermittingMultidisciplinary Project Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Project Management SoftwareFinancial Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Structural EngineeringConsulting EngineeringMunicipal ProjectsTransportation ProjectsInfrastructure ProjectsBridge ProjectsWaterfront ProjectsVertical Building ProjectsPublic Sector ClientsPrivate Sector Clients

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage the structural engineering practice, including strategic planning, staffing, financial performance, and business development.
Develop and execute growth strategies aligned with the firm's long-term business objectives.
Build and maintain relationships with public agencies, municipalities, county governments, state DOTs, and private-sector clients.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities while supporting proposal development and client presentations.
Collaborate with leadership across transportation, municipal, water resources, construction management, and other disciplines to pursue multidisciplinary projects.
Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for structural engineering projects.
Serve as Engineer of Record on complex structural projects when appropriate.
Establish engineering standards, best practices, and quality control procedures across the structural team.
Guide engineering teams through project planning, design, permitting, and construction support.
Review engineering calculations, reports, plans, specifications, and contract documents.
Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction objectives are achieved.
Serve as a primary point of contact for key clients and stakeholders.
Support project managers in resolving technical challenges and managing project risk.
Participate in project planning, resource allocation, and financial forecasting.
Recruit, mentor, and develop structural engineering staff at all experience levels.
Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment focused on technical excellence and professional growth.
Support employee career development, performance management, and succession planning.
Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis) or Structural Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required; New Jersey PE preferred or the ability to obtain through reciprocity.
15+ years of progressive structural engineering experience in a consulting engineering environment.
4+ years of team leadership and project management experience.
Demonstrated experience managing complex structural engineering projects from proposal through construction.
Strong understanding of applicable structural design codes and industry standards.
Proven experience developing client relationships and generating new business.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Preferred: Experience with municipal, transportation, bridge, waterfront, infrastructure, and vertical building projects for public and private sector clients.
Existing relationships with New Jersey public agencies, counties, municipalities, or transportation clients.
Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Familiarity with project management and financial management software.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
educational assistance program
paid time off/parental leave