Structural Engineering Practice Leader

HOK; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Parental leave

401K matching

Retirement guidance

Job summary

HOK seeks a Structural Engineering Practice Leader to head our Midwest practice, guiding business development, design quality, and delivery for healthcare, sports, aviation, justice and corporate sectors. You will mentor a diverse team of engineers, align regional goals with firmwide standards, and advance sustainable design while managing profitability.

The role supports a hybrid work model with offices in Denver, Kansas City, and St.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of project engineering experience from concept through completion on high-profile projects.
• Licensed SE preferred or PE/CE as applicable.
• LEED credentials preferred (AP/Green Associate).
• NCEES Record enabling reciprocity in any state.
• Bachelor’s in Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Track record of major projects: recent totals $100M+, at least one >$250M.
• 5+ years leadership leading teams of 10+ and collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.
• LEED Gold/Platinum projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts on large or complex projects across the region.
• Oversee design quality and provide input and reviews for projects.
• Mentor engineers and elevate design quality and efficiency.
• Monitor project financial performance and profitability.
• Drive regional initiatives in development, standards, QA/QC, and knowledge sharing.
• Develop and maintain typical details, specs, and Revit standards with BIM team.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Client relationships

BIM / Revit

Quality assurance

Financial oversight

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Licensed SE preferred

LEED AP / Green Associate preferred

NCEES Record for reciprocity

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

BIM 360 / BIM 360

Excel

Job description

HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving people's lives, serving our clients and healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.

We are seeking aStructural Engineering Practice Leaderto lead our mid-west structural engineering practice, overseeing business development, design quality, project delivery, client relationships, financial performance, and talent development.

You will collaborate with a team of more than 65 structural engineers nationwide, delivering complex, high-performing projects in healthcare, sports, aviation, justice, and corporate markets. Our work has been recognized at the highest levels, including the Structural Engineering Excellence Awards for projects such as Energizer Park in St. Louis and Chicago O’Hare International Airport Terminal 5. In addition to working on impactful, award‑winning projects, you’ll enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.

This position can be filled in our Denver, Kansas City, or St. Louis offices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Projects(75%)

• Lead engineering efforts on large or complex projects.
• Oversee engineering design for major projects and provide design input and reviews for smaller projects.
• Participate activelyinall phases and levels of project development.
• Ensure high-quality,timelyproject delivery and effective team coordination across all offices.
• Mentor engineering staff throughout project work.

Management and Technical Improvement(15%)

• Manage regional team resources, including workload forecasting, staffing, and coordinating shared work with other office leaders.
• Mentor engineers with a focus on elevating design quality, technical excellence, and workflow efficiency.
• Monitor and manage project financial performance with a commitment to profitability.
• Lead regional initiatives in technical development, design quality, delivery standards, and QA/QC.
• Oversee development and maintenance of typical details, specifications, drawing standards, and Revit standards in collaboration with the BIM team.
• Promote knowledge sharing on technical issues and innovative solutions to strengthen the team’sexpertise.
• Enhance analytical processes, documentation, and standardized solutions for recurring and critical design challenges.
• Foster a strong culture of internal and external client service.

Business Development(10%)

• Support engineering-related business development, including proposal writing, interview participation, andidentifyingnew opportunities.
• Partner with HOK market leaders on engineering pursuits and lead engineering-driven opportunities across all markets.

StrategicResponsibilities

• Serve as a key leader within the regional multidisciplinary engineering group and participatein firmwide leadership for the engineering discipline.
• Contribute to long-term business planning and execution of strategic initiatives.
• Identifyand pursue new local market opportunities for engineering services.

PerformanceMeasures

• Efficiency and profitability of the engineering discipline within the region and its contribution to firmwide success.
• Quality of design solutions, including integration, innovation, sustainability performance, and recognition from peers.
• Quality of technical output, evaluated by design completeness, minimal change orders, and client satisfaction.
• Strength and cohesion of the discipline team, reflected in effective work sharing, consistent quality, aligned standards, andstrong communication.
• Demonstrated contributions to winning new work, with a focus on client retention and repeat business.

EDUCATION &EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 15+years of project engineering experience from concept through completion, includinghighprofilebuilt projects.
• Licensed SE preferred (in states requiring SE) or PE/CE as applicable.
• LEED AP or LEED Green Associate preferred.
• NCEES Record enabling reciprocity in any state.
• Bachelor’s degree inEngineering; Master’sdegree preferred.
• Track recordof major project success, including:
• Recent projectstotaling$100M+, and
• At least one projecttotalingover $250M.
• 5+years of leadership experience managing teams of 10+ individuals and collaborating within integrated, multidisciplinaryteams.
• Experience delivering LEED Gold or Platinum projects preferred .

HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting both personal and professional growth through every stage of life.

• hybrid work environment
• 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays )
• minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option
• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• free mental wellness resources
• life and AD&D coverage
• short and long-term disability benefits
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• fertility coverage
• matching contributions to our 401(K) plan
• well-rounded investment menu
• free guidance on retirement planning

Wherever you are in your career, HOK provides opportunities to learn, develop and utilize your skills. Continued learning is promoted through financial support and study prep for licensure exams, CEU credit opportunities, mentorship programs, and paid professional memberships. To learn more about designing your career with HOK, explore our current job openings.

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.