Freese and Nichols is continuing to grow our structural practice in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kansas and is seeking a
Structural Discipline Lead in
Oklahoma City or Tulsa to help expand our general structural presence, strengthen our technical capabilities, and support delivery of complex, high-impact projects.
This is an opportunity for a strong technical leader who wants to
build and lead a growing team, mentor engineers, and play a key role in project success across a broad range of structural applications, including water and wastewater, industrial, buildings, transportation support, and general infrastructure.
Why This Role Matters- Regional growth opportunity - Help establish and grow general structural capability in Oklahoma while supporting future expansion across Arkansas and Kansas
- Visible leadership role - Increase local visibility, support client engagement, and help position the structural team for long-term success in the Central Plains
- Team-building impact - Lead and grow the structural team over time, with discipline leadership across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kansas as the practice expands
Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership- Lead structural analysis and design across a broad range of projects, including water and wastewater, industrial, buildings, transportation support, and general infrastructure
- Provide strong technical oversight through preparation and review of calculations, reports, plans, and specifications
- Ensure quality, consistency, and sound engineering judgment across deliverables and project execution
- Serve as a go-to resource for complex design challenges, technical problem-solving, and multidisciplinary coordination
Project Leadership & Delivery- Manage scope, schedule, and budget for structural projects and help ensure successful delivery across multiple concurrent assignments
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and regional leadership to align resources, priorities, and project needs
- Support structural work across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kansas, helping shape how that work is staffed and delivered as the team grows
Team Leadership & Growth- Help establish and grow a general structural team in Oklahoma City and Tulsa
- Mentor and develop engineers while helping set expectations for technical quality, collaboration, and professional growth
- Provide discipline leadership across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kansas as structural resources are added in those states
Client & Team Collaboration- Build strong relationships with project teams, clients, and partners while increasing local visibility for the structural practice
- Support client engagement and pursuits, including shortlist presentations, qualifications packages, and proposal support as needed
- Contribute to a culture of responsive service, technical quality, and collaboration
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE); Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred, with expectation to obtain SE licensure in Oklahoma if not already held
- 6+ years of structural design experience
- Strong technical, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while helping grow a team and practice
Preferred- Master's degree in Structural Engineering
- 8+ years of structural design experience
- Current Structural Engineer (SE) license
- Experience leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
- Experience mentoring staff and helping grow a structural practice or team
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