When you join Design Group as a Department Manager - Structural, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.
What You’ll Do
You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.
Act as Structural Engineer of Record and provide leadership across a wide range of structural project types—from large greenfield manufacturing campuses to complex brownfield retrofits—guiding teams in the design of structural steel systems, foundation solutions, equipment support structures, cleanroom and controlled‑environment facilities, seismic upgrade programs, and specialized industrial enclosures engineered for demanding process and regulatory requirements.
Lead engineers and designers in developing structural design documents and deliverables across all project phases (conceptual design, feasibility studies, construction documentation)
Mentor and develop the structural engineering team, fostering technical excellence and professional growth
Responsible for department hiring, workload planning, performance reviews, and coordination with regional and national discipline leaders
Build strong relationships across regional and national architecture, engineering, and construction teams to support firm vision
Drive client relationships, project strategy, and new structural engineering opportunities
Identify and develop new value propositions aligned with client needs
Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team
What You’ll Bring
12+ years of structural design experience in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or industrial manufacturing sectors
3+ years of experience as a structural engineering design manager (preferred)
Expertise in seismic design and analysis
Proficiency in structural engineering software (ETABS, RISA, RAM, STAAD, SAP, Mathcad, ENERCALC) and AutoCAD/REVIT
Strong knowledge of building codes and seismic requirements
Proven ability to lead structural engineering design teams and present designs to clients
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution; Master's degree preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license required; SE license preferred
Willing to travel for project requirements (client meetings, installations, trainings, industry events)
Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Department Manager - Structural, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools.
You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader. Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Department Manager - Structural but you're not quite there yet?We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.
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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.
Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.
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