Structural Engineering Practice Leader

HOK; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with match

Parental Leave

Job summary

HOK is seeking a Structural Engineering Practice Leader to steer the Midwest regional practice, oversee design quality, and drive project delivery and client relationships. The role involves mentoring a team, managing profitability, and guiding talent development across multiple offices in Denver, Kansas City, or St.

Louis. You’ll collaborate with a nationwide team of engineers on healthcare, sports, aviation, and corporate projects, while maintaining a flexible hybrid schedule that includes

Qualifications

• 15+ years of project engineering experience from concept through completion on high-profile builds.
• Licensed SE preferred or PE/CE as applicable.
• LEED Gold or Platinum project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional structural engineering efforts on large, complex projects and mentor staff.
• Oversee design quality, delivery timelines, and coordination across offices.
• Support business development and pursue engineering-driven opportunities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Mentorship

Project delivery

Client relations

Financial performance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

PE/CE licensure or SE license preferred

LEED AP or LEED Green Associate preferred

Tools

Revit

BIM

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.

Structural Engineering Practice Leader to 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.

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 actively in all phases and levels of project development.
• Ensure high-quality, timely project 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’s expertise.
• 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, and identifying new opportunities.
• Partner with HOK market leaders on engineering pursuits and lead engineering-driven opportunities across all markets.

Strategic Responsibilities

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

Performance Measures

• 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, and strong 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, including high profile built 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 in Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• Track record of major project success, including:
• Recent projects totaling $100M+, and
• At least one project totaling over $250M.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams of 10+ individuals and collaborating within integrated, multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience delivering LEED Gold or Platinum projects preferred.

Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Required and Preferred Software & Skills for details.

HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting both personal and professional growth through every stage of life. At HOK you’ll have a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays) and a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option. HOK offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage and short and long-term disability benefits. HOK supports your growing family by offering 4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage. HOK helps to fund your future financial needs with matching contributions to our 401(K) plan which includes a well-rounded investment menu as well as 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.

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.