Senior Civil Structural Engineer

Sterling Engineering; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering is seeking a Director of Structural Engineering for a leading architectural and design firm in Indianapolis, IN. The role involves leadership, client relationship management, and overseeing structural projects. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams and developing staff.
• Capable of managing multiple concurrent assignments.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the leadership team, contributing to strategic initiatives.
• Lead the Structural Team’s planning, staffing, and training efforts.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Strategic Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Licensed Structural Engineer (SE)

Job description

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr

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Title: Director of Structural Engineering

Location: Indianapolis, IN ( Hybrid)

Sterling Engineering is seeking a Director of Structural Engineering for a leading architectural and design firm in Indianapolis, IN. This is a great opportunity to work with a growing company!

Job Duties:

• Serve on the company’s leadership team, contributing to strategic initiatives and company-wide decisions.
• Lead the Structural Team’s planning, staffing, and training efforts; ensure adequate resource allocation across projects.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as PIC for select accounts and identifying new business opportunities.
• Develop and lead client capture plans and marketing responses (e.g., RFPs).
• Provide staffing recommendations, lead hiring efforts, and oversee personnel development and performance evaluations.
• Mentor and train team members; implement professional development plans and training programs.
• Lead complex structural projects as needed, ensuring technical excellence and on-time delivery.
• Manage administrative functions including salary reviews, bonus recommendations, and performance improvement plans.
• Actively participate in both strategic (Executive Leadership) and operational (Leadership Council) functions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• Licensed Structural Engineer (SE)
• Experience managing teams and developing staff
• Proficient in developing client relationships and capturing new business
• Capable of managing multiple concurrent assignments
• Strategic mindset with strong leadership acumen

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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