Structural Bridge Engineering Director (SE)

SolveNow Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chicago is seeking a Director of Structural Engineering to lead complex projects in compliance with industry standards. The role requires over 20 years of structural engineering experience focusing on transportation, and at least 5 years in a leadership position. Candidates should possess excellent communication and project management skills along with proficiency in relevant design software. This position offers a pivotal role in driving quality improvements across all structural projects.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in structural engineering, focusing on transportation projects.
• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to manage large, complex projects, budgets, and schedules.
• Strong expertise in bridge, retaining wall, and related structural design for public, private, and transportation sectors.
• Proven ability to manage large, complex projects, budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in structural design software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidiscipline projects and subconsultants.
• Ensure compliance with project delivery procedures.
• Oversee technical standards and QA/QC practices.
• Provide guidance from conceptual design through completion.
• Develop and lead training initiatives and knowledge-sharing programs.
• Provide guidance from conceptual design through completion.
• Collaborate with leadership to enhance staff development and technical resources.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and tools relevant to structural engineering.
• Contribute to professional organizations and industry publications.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Expertise in structural design

Technical standards oversight

Client communication

Education

Masters degree or PE license

PE license

Tools

Structural design software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the job Structural Bridge Engineering Director (SE)

Director of Structural Engineering

The Director of Structural Engineering will ensure all projects meet the latest codes, industry standards, and best practices. This senior role provides early design direction, drives quality and infrastructure improvements, and leads the QA/QC process across all structural projects. Responsibilities also include overseeing project submissions, providing technical feedback, maintaining client communication, and supporting project management, proposal development, market growth, and strategic planning initiatives.

Who You Are

Masters degree or PE license preferred.

20+ years of experience in structural engineering, with a focus on transportation projects.

Minimum of 5 years in a leadership or management role.

Strong expertise in bridge, retaining wall, and related structural design for public, private, and transportation sectors.

Proven ability to manage large, complex projects, budgets, schedules, and client relationships.

Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Proficiency in structural design software and Microsoft Office Suite.

What Youll Do

Manage multidiscipline projects and subconsultants.

Ensure compliance with internal and client project delivery procedures.

Oversee technical standards, QA/QC, and loss prevention practices.

Participate in project scoping and client presentations.

Develop and lead training initiatives and knowledge-sharing programs.

Provide guidance from conceptual design through completion.

Collaborate with leadership to enhance staff development and technical resources.

Stay current with emerging technologies and tools relevant to structural engineering.

Contribute to professional organizations and industry publications.