Director of Structural Engineering

Jqolusa; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Jqolusa is seeking a Director of Structural Engineering in Savannah, GA. The role leads the Engineering Department, delivering complex structural projects with strategic oversight, financial accountability, and business development.

A PE licensed in Georgia is essential, with 12+ years of engineering experience and 5+ years in leadership. The position emphasizes mentoring staff, client engagement, and cross-disciplinary coordination to ensure high-quality, on-time project delivery and ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required (Georgia).
• 12+ years of progressive engineering experience.
• 5+ years in an engineering leadership or management role.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the development and improvement of technical processes and standards.
• Overall project management success on all design projects for team (QAQC and teaming management to ensure on time delivery and quality).
• Staff development and progression (employee reviews and mentorship).
• Timesheet review and approval.
• Track and manage employee workload and utilization with Technical Director.
• Work with Technical Director for accurate reporting on projections and project proposals.
• Manage design projects by leading a design team.

Skills

CAD/Revit modeling

Plan sheets & details

Engineering calculations

Technical writing

Self-task management

Client meetings

Mentoring teams

End-to-end project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

PE license – Georgia

12+ years engineering experience

5+ years in leadership/management

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Civil 3D

discipline-specific software

Job description

Director of Structural Engineering | GA

Location: Savannah, GA

Position Summary

The Director of Structural Engineering is responsible for leading the Engineering Department and ensuring the successful delivery of all engineering projects. This role provides strategic leadership through technical oversight, operational management, employee development, financial accountability, and business development. As a licensed Professional Engineer (PE), the Director serves as both a technical expert and department leader, driving project success while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.

Key Abilities

• CAD/Revit modeling.
• Production of plan sheets, details, and exhibits.
• Strong understanding of design concepts and competition of engineering calculations.
• Understands analysis models and software capabilities.
• Technical writing.
• Strong Self-task management. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Prioritizing tasks.
  • Completing tasks within the indicated timeframe.
  • Updating the overseeing Senior Engineer or Engineering Director on progress.
• Attend and participate in client meetings.
• Teaches design concepts to less experienced team members.
• Delegates project tasks to less experienced team members and checks their work.
• Can complete project from start to finish. This includes the design of the project, production of construction drawings, coordination with other disciplines, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the development and improvement of technical processes and standards.
  • In collaboration with Technical Director
• Overall project management success on all design projects for team.
  • Includes QAQC and teaming management to ensure on time delivery and quality.
• Staff development and progression. This includes:
  • Employee reviews.
  • Employee mentorship.
• Timesheet review and approval.
• Track and manage employee workload and review employee utilization.
  • In collaboration with Technical Director
• Work with Technical Director for accurate reporting on projections.
• Review monthly department billings and work with the Technical Director to ensure accuracy.
• Work with the Technical Director to develop and review project proposals.
• Manage design projects by leading a design team.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required (Georgia).
• 12+ years of progressive engineering experience.
• 5+ years in an engineering leadership or management role.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of engineering design principles, codes, and industry standards.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Proficiency with engineering design software (AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, or discipline-specific software).
• Strong financial, project management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities.
• Proven ability to mentor teams while balancing strategic and operational priorities.

Why Join Our Team?

• Opportunity to lead and shape a growing engineering department.
• Unlimited professional growth and leadership opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule and healthy work-life balance.
• Collaborative, supportive, and employee-focused culture.
• Exciting projects with meaningful community impact.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.