Structural Engineering Department Manager

Chemstress Consultant Company; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Discretionary Match

Tuition Assistance

Discretionary Bonus

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Account

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Akron, OH, seeks a Civil/Structural Department Manager to lead project teams and ensure quality standards. This full-time, hybrid role demands over 20 years of experience in civil/structural engineering, strong managerial skills, and proficiency with design software like AutoCAD and STAAD. The position offers a competitive salary of $150K-$185K, benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal for candidates with a passion for collaborative and innovative projects across various industries.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in the chemicals or petrochemicals industry.
• Advanced knowledge of civil/structural design codes.
• Experience managing civil/structural projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the civil/structural team on project work.
• Conduct performance reviews and mentoring.
• Ensure project completion within budget and schedule.

Skills

Advanced design of steel structures

Communication skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

STAAD

Bluebeam

Job description

If you are looking for a career that will allow you to work on a wide variety of interesting projects that span many markets, working with a team of talented and experienced professionals in a flexible working environment you’ve come to the right place.

As we grow as a company, we are excited to add dedicated, talented, and innovative professionals to our team. We are currently working in an office/home hybrid environment.

Our needs often change, so we encourage you to reach out to discuss opportunities at our growing firm.

Compensation:

• Competitive Pay
• 401K with Discretionary Match
• Discretionary Bonus
• Paid Time off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Jury Duty
• Parking Subsidy
• Bereavement Leave Pay
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA

Professional Development:

• Mentoring and Career Pathing
• Technical Certification Reimbursement
• Professional Society Membership Reimbursement
• PE Registration Reimbursement
• Continuing Education ReimbursementAccess to Cutting Edge Technology
• Bonus for Passage of Professional Certification

Culture:

• Casual Dress Code
• Annual Employee Longevity Awards Luncheon
• Company Sponsored Events
• Employee Performance Recognition
• Sporting Event Tickets
• College Scholarship Opportunity for Dependents

*Benefits eligibility is subject to plan and / or policy terms and may change at any time.

Position:Civil/Structural Department Manager

Location: Akron, OH

Job Id:203

# of Openings:0

Are you an experienced Civil/Structural Engineer looking to make an immediate difference, lead others, and take the next step in your career? If yes, then join us at CHEMSTRESS!

Who We Are:

Chemstress is an engineering & design build firm located in downtown Akron, OH. We strive to create a culture that feels like family, where we are committed to collaboration, innovation, and growth. We offer a dynamic environment filled with opportunities to grow both personally and professionally each day. Our diverse team consists of leaders, mentors, and those eager to learn with us. At Chemstress, we value work-life balance, employee wellness, and long-term relationships with both clients and employees alike. If you're looking for a career where you can contribute to versatile, high-impact projects across a wide range of industries—while working alongside a talented, experienced team in a flexible environment—you’ve come to the right place!

Summary: The Civil/Structural Engineering Department Manager serves as Senior Civil/Structural Engineer on project work for clients and supervises the work of the civil/structural department personnel. This position provides leadership, technical engineering support, and guidance for the discipline team members. The Department Manager assists the project and administrative management teams with resolution of issues related to personnel scheduling and ensuring that discipline project work is completed within budget and schedule. The Department Manager will ensure that project services and deliverables meet Chemstress quality standards and technical standards required for each client’s project. This individual is expected to fulfill the requirements of the position and understands that the design process includes visiting clients’ facilities where they may be expected to perform physical work.

PLEASE NOTE: We do NOT design any residential, commercial, or retail projects. Successful candidates will have INDUSTRIAL structural design experience. This is also a HYBRID position and remote candidates cannot be considered. Relocation assistance is offered on a case-by-case basis.

Key Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, you must be able to accomplish each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. On request, reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Interact with management staff to schedule department personnel and resources.
• Conducts performance reviews, provides mentoring, determines training needs, participates in interview and hiring processes related to department personnel, encourages and develops intangible skillsets among department members (e.g., dependability, versatility, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, etc.).
• Review and maintains department procedures, standard drawings, and software-based tools. Utilize and encourage improvements and problem solving in design and drafting to increase productivity, maintain quality and improve project schedule and/or cost.
• Maintain effective communication with project team members, other departments, suppliers, contractors, and clients.
• Perform as lead civil/structural engineer on single or multidiscipline projects, directing the work of personnel and ensuring all standards are monitored.
• Review contractor quotations and create bid tabulations.
• Experienced in preparing and reviewing designs and drawings to assure compliance with engineering design, applicable codes, constructability, industry standards, completeness, and presentation.
• Advanced design of steel structures, foundations, masonry, and concrete.
• Advanced design of complicated loadbearing structures or structural elements, such as buildings, platforms, or pipe racks.
• Perform or direct others in the analysis of building materials proposed for use in construction.
• Review department calculations and documents, inter-department check sets and submittals to verify compliance with all Chemstress policies, procedures, and standards.
• Assist in developing resolutions to field design/constructability issues.
• Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Accept other duties as assigned.

Qualifications - Education/Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university; Professional Engineer (PE) license and Industry related training certification(s).
• Twenty (20) or more years working in at least three (3) of the following service areas: Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Polymers/Resins compounding, and Manufacturing -OR- Ten (10) years of relevant consulting work.
• Ability to provide professional seal for governmental permitting procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of building codes as they relate to civil/structural design.
• Experience in acting as project manager on civil/structural based projects.
• Ability to obtain data from field observations, including working at heights via ladder or personnel lifts as required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines and have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office, STAAD, STAAD Foundation, Bluebeam and AutoCAD. Familiarity with Revit, Navisworks, Civil 3D, Tekla Tedds, Hilti PROFIS, RAM Elements and other engineering or drafting software is helpful but not required.
• Optional experience: basic surveying for determination of project elevations using level and/or total station equipment; limited stormwater/sewer design for small-scale in-plant systems or extension of existing systems; familiarity with the implementation of laser scanning in project design.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must be located in the United States and legally authorized to work in the country. Employer sponsorship for work authorization (H-1B visa) may be available for qualified candidates who already hold an H-1B.
• Authorizes a background investigation, including verification of past employment, criminal history, and educational background
• Submits to a drug test post offer
• Possesses a valid driver’s license
• Accepts that this position may require some domestic overnight travel
• Willingness to commute to office location at least 3 days per week
• Ability to collaborate with others in an on-site, team environment
• Demonstrate reliable, consistent, and punctual work-site attendance
• Ability to utilize the required technology such as computers, phones, and tablets to complete job duties
• Must be an organized, self-starter who can independently manage time effectively
• Have the ability to handle varying workloads and the variable stress-levels associated with said workload
• Ability to meet the quality and productivity standards required by the company

Job type: Full time, direct hire

Pay: $150K-185K (Salary, but will earn for any hours worked over 40/week)

Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses are offered on a case-by-case basis.

Chemstress is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Chemstress does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

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