Structural Group Leader - Industrial Market

Olsson; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Bonus program

Paid time off

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Structural Group Leader to guide the Industrial Facility Engineering and Design team. You will lead a group of professionals delivering high-quality industrial projects, mentor staff, and align resources with project and client needs.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and building strong client relationships while fostering collaboration and growth within the team.

Qualifications

• At least four years of experience supervising technical personnel.
• 8+ years of structural engineering experience, including industrial facility projects.
• Bachelor's degree in structural engineering or related field preferred; associate degree with equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of supervisors and technical staff.
• Align people and resources for successful project delivery.
• Set direction and drive results aligned with client and business objectives.
• Strengthen team performance through monitoring and improvement strategies.
• Invest in employee growth through coaching and career development.
• Promote clear and open communication across the team.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Team leadership

Resource planning

Communication

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in structural engineering

Associate degree with equivalent experience

Job description

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Join our dynamic industrial engineering team at Olsson, where we combine innovation with excellence in the industrial sector. Recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work", Olsson provides a collaborative environment for engineers to lead diverse challenges and contribute to impactful projects. We serve a diverse client base ranging from local municipalities to private industry, creating opportunities to explore different sectors, project types, and career interests. Opportunities include agricultural, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, mining, pharmaceuticals, wastewater, and bioenergy.

At Olsson, we believe in Engineering Possibilities by turning client ideas into reality while empowering our teams to innovate, grow, and make a lasting impact across evolving industries.

As the Structural Group Leader on our Industrial Facility Engineering and Design team, you will provide leadership and guidance to a talented group of professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions. This role is ideal for a leader who excels in mentorship, team development, strategic planning, and building strong client relationships while connecting daily project work to broader team and organizational goals. This position plays an important role in fostering collaboration, supporting employee growth, and driving successful project delivery across a wide range of industrial projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team by providing daily leadership, mentorship, and support to supervisors and technical staff, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth so the team can deliver exceptional results.
• Align People and Resources for Success by managing workload, staffing, utilization, and resource planning to support efficient project delivery, sustainable growth, and a positive team experience.
• Set Direction and Drive Results by establishing group goals and priorities aligned with client, team, and business objectives, ensuring efforts are focused on the work that creates the greatest impact.
• Strengthen Team Performance by monitoring group effectiveness and implementing strategies that enhance efficiency, engagement, quality, and overall team performance.
• Invest in Employee Growth through coaching, feedback, performance management, and career development conversations that help team members reach their full potential.
• Promote Clear and Open Communication by regularly sharing priorities, initiatives, expectations, and updates so the team remains informed, connected, and aligned.
• Support Strategic Execution by collaborating with leadership across teams to align resources, meet project demands, and achieve business objectives.
• Advance Organizational Priorities by collaborating with leadership across teams to align resources, meet project demands, and achieve business objectives.
• Build Lasting Client Relationships through responsive communication, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to delivering outstanding client service.
• Contribute to Business Growth by supporting client engagement, proposal development, interviews, and strategic pursuits that strengthen existing relationships and create new opportunities.
• Attract and Retain Great Talent by recruiting, developing, and supporting team members while fostering an inclusive, engaging, and rewarding team environment.
• Model Olsson's Values by upholding company values, policies, and safety expectations, helping create a culture built on integrity, accountability, and care for one another.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.
• Empowering others to use their talents.

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication, leadership and management skills.
• An ability to attract, develop, and retain talented staff who deliver results.
• Strong background in resource planning, team leadership, and managing project delivery across multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to connect with all levels of an organization and foster a transparent, collaborative environment.
• At least four years of experience supervising technical personnel, with a demonstrated ability to lead through others and support teams across varying experience levels.
• 8+ years of structural engineering experience, including industrial facility projects.
• Bachelor's degree in structural engineering or a related field is preferred. An associate degree with equivalent experience will also be considered.

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Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

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