Structural Group Leader

STV, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 179,064 - 220,633; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Retirement Counseling

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Back-Up Dependent Care

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society Mbr

Job summary

STV is seeking a Structural Group Leader in Chicago to drive the growth and delivery of highway and transit structures. You will liaise with IDOT, CDOT, Metra, and CTA to keep STV at the forefront of Chicago infrastructure.

The role focuses on strategic growth, operational excellence, and technical delivery, leading a team of engineers and technicians while guiding budgets, staffing, and client engagement to meet national expansion goals.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering; MS preferred.
• Active Illinois Structural Engineer (S.E.) license required.
• 15+ years in structural engineering with 5+ years in supervision.
• Deep familiarity with AASHTO LRFD, AREMA, IDOT/CDOT standards.
• Experience managing scope, scheduling, clients, resources, invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Direct a team of engineers and technicians; manage resources and mentoring.
• Support business development; lead proposals and maintain client relationships.
• Oversee technical quality and financial performance of structural projects.
• Manage group budgets, utilization targets, and recruitment aligned with growth.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Client management

Resource management

Invoicing

Business development

Proposal development

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering

M.S. preferred

Illinois Structural Engineer, S.E. license

Job description

STV is seeking a Structural Group Leader to spearhead our growing Transportation Structural team in Chicago. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will be responsible for the strategic growth, operational excellence, and technical delivery of highway and transit structures projects. You will act as aliaison with key clients like IDOT, CDOT, Metra, and CTA, ensuring STV remains at the forefront of the Chicago infrastructure market.

Qualifications

• Education: B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering, M.S. preferred.
• Licensure: Active Illinois Structural Engineer, S.E. license is required.
• Experience: 15+ years in structural engineering with 5 years in a supervisory leadership capacity.
• Expertise:
  • Deep familiarity with AASHTO LRFD, AREMA, and IDOT, CDOT standards.
  • Project or task management experience such as scope development, scheduling, client management, resource management, and invoicing.
  • Proposal development and business development experience
• Experience with Illinois Department of Transportation, IDOT, Illinois Tollway, City of Chicago, local municipalities, and Class I Railroads - preferred
• Good oral and written communication skills

Essential Functions

• Team Leadership: Direct a team of engineers and technicians; manage resource allocation, professional development, and performance mentoring.
• Business Development: Support the Client Service Teams in identifying opportunities, leading proposal efforts, and maintaining client relationships; Represent STV at industry events through attendance or participation in professional organizations.
• Project Governance: Oversee the technical quality and financial performance of a diverse portfolio of structural projects, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Operational Management: Manage group budgets, utilization targets, and recruitment to scale the team in alignment with national growth strategies.

Compensation Range

$179,064.64 - $204,645.30

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.