Senior Structural Engineer

BW Design Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development resources

Mentorship programs

Flexible career path

Job summary

BW Design Group in Raleigh, North Carolina, is looking for a Department Manager – Structural to lead structural projects and mentor a talented team. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in structural design, especially within food, beverage, and industrial manufacturing sectors.

As a key player in our rapidly growing firm, you will drive client relationships, implement project strategies, and enhance your skills while fostering a culture of respect and integrity. A PE license is required, and a Master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of structural design experience in relevant sectors.
• 3+ years as a structural engineering design manager preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in structural project design and documentation.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Drive client relationships and project strategies.

Skills

Structural design experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Seismic design expertise

Proficiency in structural engineering software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ETABS

AutoCAD

REVIT

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.