Senior Structural Engineering Manager, Southern California

MiTek; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off including paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision plans from Day One

Performance/incentive bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching contributions

Job summary

MiTek in Mission Viejo, California seeks a skilled engineering leader to head a team focused on excellence in productivity and quality. This role requires strong mentoring skills and the ability to manage technical projects while adhering to company guidelines.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's in Engineering, preferably with a Master's in Civil Engineering, and extensive experience in both engineering and management roles. A competitive salary range of $167,000 to $185,000 annually reflects the value of the position.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related engineering experience.
• 2+ years of management experience.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations like proportions and geometry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers.
• Mentor professional engineers for growth.
• Resolve customer issues and maintain harmony among team members.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Reading prints and schematics

Microsoft Office proficiency

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's Engineering

Master's Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Responsible for leading and developing a team of engineers to meet productivity targets while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency. Provide engineering guidance and expertise to a team composed of Professional Engineers and Engineering Managers. Work cross-functionally and collaborate with other verticals within the company to achieve common objectives. Develop and execute high level goals.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the effective leadership of an engineering team.
• Mentor other professional engineers and engineering managers to promote their professional growth.
• Lead projects while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Review customer specified parameters for building components.
• Discuss design modifications and review appropriate design methodologies with customers.
• Resolve customer issues and complaints.
• Maintain harmony among workers and resolve grievances.
• Assign customers to engineers and manage workload distribution among engineering team(s) and sealing engineers.
• Answer technical questions from customers and team members.
• Support development of procedures and methods to ensure quality standards are met and maintained.
• Review work done by MiTek Engineers In Training (EIT) for accuracy and seal their work.
• Support innovation and align goals with company objectives.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Professional development of team members, including coaching, constructive feedback, and creating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and respects diverse perspectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Engineering required
• Master's Civil Engineering preferred
• Equivalent combination of experience and education that clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis.
• 6+ years of related experience required
• 2+ years of management experience required
• Ability to perform mathematical skills such as calculating proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume and apply concepts of basic geometry
• Ability to read and understand prints and schematics
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications
• Licensed Professional Engineer – any state board upon hire required

Physical Demands

This role is performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform the duties of the role.

Pay

In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the pay range for this position is estimated at $167,000-$185,000/year. Base pay offered may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Generous time off, including paid time off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
• Day One medical/Rx, dental and vision plans
• Family‑friendly benefits including paid caregiver leave, paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement
• Performance/incentive bonuses
• Career advancement, training opportunities, employee resource groups, and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement programs including matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing
• Employer‑paid short‑term disability, long‑term disability and life insurance
• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.