Structural Department Manager

barrywehmiller; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group is seeking a Department Manager - Structural to lead a team delivering high‑quality structural design across manufacturing and industrial facilities. You will guide projects from concept to construction documentation with a focus on seismic and code compliance.

You will mentor engineers, shape department strategy, win work, and collaborate with nationwide teams to drive client value and project success.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of structural design experience in relevant sectors.
• 3+ years as structural engineering design manager (preferred).
• Expertise in seismic design and analysis.
• Proficiency in structural software and AutoCAD/REVIT.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and seismic requirements.
• Proven ability to lead teams and present designs to clients.
• Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Engineering; PE licensed; SE preferred.
• Willingness to travel for project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as Structural Engineer of Record and lead diverse projects.
• Lead engineers and designers through all project phases.
• Mentor the structural engineering team and manage performance.
• Oversee department hiring and workload planning.
• Collaborate with regional/national teams to support firm goals.
• Develop client relationships and pursue new opportunities.
• Identify value propositions aligned with client needs.
• Impact daily by applying expertise to client and project success.

Skills

Structural design

Team leadership

Seismic design

ETABS

RISA

RAM

STAAD

AutoCAD

REVIT

PE license

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Civil/Structural Eng (ABET-accredited)

MS preferred

PE license

Tools

ETABS

RISA

RAM

STAAD

SAP

Mathcad

ENERCALC

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

About Us

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description

Who You’ll Work With

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

When you join Design Group as a Department Manager - Structural, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

What You’ll Do

You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.

• Act as Structural Engineer of Record and provide leadership across a wide range of structural project types—from large greenfield manufacturing campuses to complex brownfield retrofits—guiding teams in the design of structural steel systems, foundation solutions, equipment support structures, cleanroom and controlled‑environment facilities, seismic upgrade programs, and specialized industrial enclosures engineered for demanding process and regulatory requirements.
• Lead engineers and designers in developing structural design documents and deliverables across all project phases (conceptual design, feasibility studies, construction documentation)
• Mentor and develop the structural engineering team, fostering technical excellence and professional growth
• Responsible for department hiring, workload planning, performance reviews, and coordination with regional and national discipline leaders
• Build strong relationships across regional and national architecture, engineering, and construction teams to support firm vision
• Drive client relationships, project strategy, and new structural engineering opportunities
• Identify and develop new value propositions aligned with client needs
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team

What You’ll Bring

• 12+ years of structural design experience in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or industrial manufacturing sectors
• 3+ years of experience as a structural engineering design manager (preferred)
• Expertise in seismic design and analysis
• Proficiency in structural engineering software (ETABS, RISA, RAM, STAAD, SAP, Mathcad, ENERCALC) and AutoCAD/REVIT
• Strong knowledge of building codes and seismic requirements
• Proven ability to lead structural engineering design teams and present designs to clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution; Master's degree preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; SE license preferred
• Willing to travel for project requirements (client meetings, installations, trainings, industry events)

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals.

Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Department Manager - Structural, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional

development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your

development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.
Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Department Manager - Structural but you're not quite there yet?

We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company

Design Group