Associate Director

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd. is seeking an Associate Director to lead structural projects alongside the Office Director in Orlando, shaping growth for the local practice.

This leadership role blends technical excellence with team development, client influence, and strategic contribution to expand the firm’s Florida footprint.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Florida PE licensure (or ability to obtain quickly).
• Proven leadership of complex, multidisciplinary building projects.
• Expertise in steel, concrete, masonry, and wood design.
• Advanced proficiency in ETABS, RAM, RISA, and Revit.
• Deep understanding of Florida Building Code and high-wind design.
• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing confidence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex commercial, mixed-use, residential, and institutional buildings across Florida.
• Partner with the Director on business planning, operations, staffing strategy, and long-term market growth.
• Mentor engineers at all levels and uphold technical standards.
• Strengthen relationships with architects, developers, and contractors while expanding the firm’s presence in Central Florida.
• Contribute to proposals, networking initiatives, and strategic pursuits to drive sustainable growth.
• Ensure rigorous structural design aligned with the Florida Building Code, IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, and AISC standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client engagement

High-wind design

ETABS

RAM

RISA

Revit

Florida Building Code

Education

Florida PE license

Tools

ETABS

RAM

RISA

Revit

Job description

We are seeking an Associate Director to work alongside the Office Director in leading high-impact structural projects and shaping the future growth of a thriving Orlando practice.

This is a succession-minded leadership role - blending technical excellence, team development, client influence, and strategic contribution.

The Opportunity

Lead Landmark Projects Direct the design and delivery of complex commercial, mixed-use, residential, and institutional buildings across Florida.

Strategic Office Leadership Partner with the Director on business planning, operations, staffing strategy, and long-term market growth.

Develop & Elevate Talent Mentor engineers at all levels, uphold technical standards, and cultivate a culture of accountability and excellence.

Client & Market Engagement Strengthen relationships with architects, developers, and contractors while expanding the firm’s presence in the Central Florida market.

Business Development Impact Contribute to proposals, networking initiatives, and strategic pursuits to drive sustainable growth.

Technical Oversight & QA/QC Ensure rigorous structural design aligned with the Florida Building Code, IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, and AISC standards.

What You Bring

• 10-15+ years of structural engineering experience

• Florida PE (or ability to obtain quickly)

• Proven leadership of complex, multidisciplinary building projects

• Expertise in steel, concrete, masonry, and wood design

• Advanced proficiency in ETABS, RAM, RISA, and Revit

• Deep understanding of Florida Building Code and high-wind design

• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing confidence

Why This Role Stands Out

This is not simply a senior engineering position. It is a pathway to Director-level leadership within a respected, design-focused structural practice.

You will have:

• Direct influence over office strategy and project direction

• Exposure to signature commercial and mixed-use developments

• A collaborative, people-first culture

• Support for continued professional growth and leadership progression

• Competitive compensation and full benefits package