Structural Discipline Lead

Freese and Nichols, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime for salaried employees

Annual bonus

Access to company cabins

Job summary

Freese and Nichols, Inc. is seeking a Structural Discipline Lead in Oklahoma City or Tulsa. This role involves leading structural analysis and design across various projects while managing scope, schedule, and budget for successful delivery.

The ideal candidate should have at least 6 years of structural design experience and possess strong technical and leadership skills. Benefits include paid overtime, an annual bonus, and a hybrid work schedule allowing up to 40% remote work.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE); Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred.
• 6+ years of structural design experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural analysis and design across a range of projects.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for structural projects.
• Mentor and develop engineers while setting expectations.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering

Job description

Freese and Nichols is continuing to grow our structural practice in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kansas and is seeking a Structural Discipline Lead in Oklahoma City or Tulsa to help expand our general structural presence, strengthen our technical capabilities, and support delivery of complex, high‑impact projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural analysis and design across a broad range of projects, including water and wastewater, industrial, buildings, transportation support, and general infrastructure.
• Provide strong technical oversight through preparation and review of calculations, reports, plans, and specifications.
• Ensure quality, consistency, and sound engineering judgment across deliverables and project execution.
• Serve as a go‑to resource for complex design challenges, technical problem‑solving, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for structural projects and help ensure successful delivery across multiple concurrent assignments.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and regional leadership to align resources, priorities, and project needs.
• Support structural work across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kansas, helping shape staffing and delivery as the team grows.
• Establish and grow a general structural team in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
• Mentor and develop engineers while setting expectations for technical quality, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Provide discipline leadership across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kansas as structural resources are added in those states.
• Build strong relationships with project teams, clients, and partners to increase local visibility for the structural practice.
• Support client engagement and pursuits, including shortlist presentations, qualification packages, and proposal support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE); Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred, with expectation to obtain SE licensure in Oklahoma if not already held.
• 6+ years of structural design experience.
• Strong technical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while helping grow a team and practice.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
• 8+ years of structural design experience.
• Current Structural Engineer (SE) license.
• Experience leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience mentoring staff and helping grow a structural practice or team.

Benefits include paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins, with a hybrid schedule allowing up to 40% remote work.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.