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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation bonus
- Tuition assistance
Position: Civil/Structural Engineering Department Manager
Location: Akron, Ohio (Hybrid – minimum 3 days/week on-site)
Work Type: Hybrid
Years of Experience: 20+ years
Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
Location: Akron, Ohio (Hybrid – minimum 3 days/week on-site)
Work Type: Hybrid
Years of Experience: 20+ years
Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Civil/Structural Engineering Department Manager to lead both technical project execution and departmental operations. This senior leadership role combines hands-on engineering responsibilities with team management, ensuring high-quality project delivery within industrial environments such as chemical, petrochemical, and manufacturing facilities.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the civil/structural engineering department, including staffing, scheduling, and performance management
- Serve as Lead Engineer on single and multi-discipline industrial projects
- Oversee design and analysis of steel structures, foundations, concrete, masonry, and complex load-bearing systems
- Review engineering drawings, calculations, and contractor submissions for compliance with codes and standards
- Drive continuous improvement in department procedures, tools, and design practices
- Coordinate with internal teams, clients, suppliers, and contractors
- Support project execution through cost control, scheduling, and quality assurance
- Resolve field design and constructability issues through site visits and technical guidance
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 20+ years of industrial experience across sectors such as chemical, petrochemical, polymer, or manufacturing (or 10+ years in consulting)
- Strong expertise in structural design, including steel, concrete, and foundations
- In-depth knowledge of applicable building codes and standards
- Proven leadership and project management experience
- Proficiency in tools such as AutoCAD, STAAD, STAAD Foundation, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office
Additional Requirements
- Ability to provide professional seal for permitting processes
- Willingness to perform fieldwork, including working at heights if required
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (H-1B transfer may be considered)
- Willingness to travel and work in a hybrid on-site environment
- Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background and drug screening
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary with overtime eligibility and performance-based bonuses
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA)
- 401(k) with matching and profit-sharing opportunities
- Paid time off, maternity leave, and additional leave benefits
- Tuition assistance and professional development programs
- Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus (case-by-case)
- Flexible hybrid schedule and employee-focused workplace culture
This is a remote position.
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