Structural Engineering Lead

J2T Recruiting; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4 weeks

Sick days

Health benefits

401K

Relocation assistance

Job summary

J2T Recruiting is seeking a Structural Engineering Discipline Lead to shape the firm's design standards across multiple offices and balance technical design with executive leadership. You will steer the discipline, mentor engineers, and drive high-quality project outcomes.

This role offers a 50/50 split between technical work and leadership, with cross-office collaboration and a path to influence the firm's strategic direction while maintaining client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and active PE license.
• 10+ years of progressive structural engineering design and PM experience.
• Wood structural systems expertise; also steel, concrete, masonry.
• Proficient in Revit for structural design and modeling.
• Strong reasoning, organization, confidence and communication.

Responsibilities

• Drive Technical Standards: Establish, refine, enforce firm-wide structural engineering standards, guidelines, and QA procedures.
• Lead Discipline Huddles: Facilitate cross-office structural huddles to address complex design challenges, resolve technical disagreements, and ensure team-wide alignment.
• Manage & Design Projects: Oversee structural scope delivery, hands-on project design, align project schedules, and manage budget metrics.
• Mentor Structural Staff: Provide ongoing technical guidance, support, and mentorship to structural engineers and Engineers-in-Training across offices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with the Quality Officer and Studio Leads to streamline project execution and maintain client satisfaction.

Skills

Technical leadership

Structural engineering

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit

Job description

• Rapid Growth & Expansion: Join an established, multi-office engineering and architecture firm that has grown significantly over the last five years and is continuing to expand.
• High-Impact Leadership: Serve as the technical authority for the entire structural engineering discipline across all locations.
• Diverse Project Portfolio: Work on a wide variety of engaging projects ranging from tribal and medical facilities to civil and land development initiatives.
• Supportive Culture & Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a tight-knit, collaborative atmosphere with a flexible schedule, including 4/10 options and remote Friday flexibility.

Why this job – STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE LEAD:

Join this dynamic team as the Structural Engineering Discipline Lead to shape and drive the firm's overarching structural design standards. This role offers the perfect 50/50 balance between technical project design/management and executive-level discipline leadership. Working closely with Quality Control and Studio Leadership, you will lead structural huddles across all branch offices, mentor rising engineering talent, and serve as the final say on complex technical decisions. If you are a confident, organized Professional Engineer with strong judgment and a passion for structural excellence, this is the ideal opportunity to leave your mark on a growing organization.

What You'll Actually Do:

• Drive Technical Standards: Establish, refine, and enforce firm-wide structural engineering standards, guidelines, and quality assurance procedures.
• Lead Discipline Huddles: Facilitate regular cross-office structural huddles to address complex design challenges, resolve technical disagreements, and ensure team-wide alignment.
• Manage & Design Projects: Oversee structural scope delivery, handle hands-on project design, align project schedules, and manage budget metrics.
• Mentor Structural Staff: Provide ongoing technical guidance, support, and mentorship to structural engineers and Engineers-in-Training across offices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with the Quality Officer and Studio Leads to streamline project execution and maintain client satisfaction.

To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Need:

• Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and an active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in structural engineering design and project management.
• Material Expertise: Proven design experience with wood structural systems (required), as well as steel, concrete, and masonry.
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience using Revit for structural design and modeling.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional reasoning skills, organizational abilities, confidence, and clear communication skills.

Where and How Much:

• Target Compensation: $125K – $140K plus a discretionary profit-sharing bonus.
• Schedule: 4/10s schedule or 5 8-hour days with work-from-home options on Fridays.
• Benefits: 4-weeks PTO + 6 sick days, competitive health benefits, 401K, and optional relocation assistance.