Structural Engineering Manager

ThinkingAhead

$130K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Structural Engineering
  • Experience with existing structures related to inspections, assessments, or failure analysis
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities or potential
  • Strong client-facing communication skills
  • Experience mentoring engineers or leading projects

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of Structural Engineers and juniors
  • Oversee assessments and analysis of existing structures
  • Identify deficiencies and propose remediation solutions
  • Review and approve engineering reports and documentation
  • Provide technical guidance on complex structural issues
  • Support project planning and resource allocation
  • Collaborate with teams on project execution and client deliverables

Benefits

  • Leadership opportunity with visibility
  • Engage in complex, real-world structural challenges
  • Join a specialized and growing area within industrial engineering
  • Influence team processes and project execution
  • Strong compensation and bonus structure
Full Job Description
Structural Engineering Manager
Location: Cumming, GA (On-Site)
Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000 base + up to 20% bonus
Overview
A well-established industrial services organization is seeking a Structural Engineering Manager to lead a team focused on evaluating, analyzing, and improving existing structures across heavy industrial environments.
This is not a traditional design role. The team is brought in when structures need to be assessed, issues identified, and solutions developed. The work is highly consultative, field-influenced, and centered around real-world problem solving.
This is a high-visibility leadership opportunity with direct impact on both engineering operations and project execution.
What You'll Be Doing
  • Lead and mentor a team of Structural Engineers and junior staff
  • Oversee structural assessments, inspections, and analysis of existing structures
  • Identify deficiencies and develop practical remediation solutions
  • Review and approve engineering reports and technical documentation
  • Provide technical guidance on complex structural challenges
  • Support project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
  • Collaborate with internal teams on project execution and client deliverables
  • Help improve processes, reporting consistency, and overall engineering standards
What They're Looking For
  • Strong background in Structural Engineering
  • Experience working with existing structures (inspections, assessments, or failure analysis)
  • Ability to lead or step into a leadership role
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a client-facing environment
  • Experience mentoring engineers or leading projects
Preferred Background
  • Industrial environments such as:
    • Power plants
    • Cement facilities
    • Paper mills
    • Heavy manufacturing
  • Experience with:
    • Structural deficiencies and remediation
    • Inspection and reporting
    • Structural analysis tools (RISA, STAAD, ETABS, etc.)
  • PE license (or on track to obtain)
Why This Opportunity
  • Step into a leadership role with real visibility
  • Work on complex, real-world structural challenges
  • Join a specialized and growing niche within industrial engineering
  • Influence team direction, processes, and project execution
  • Strong compensation and bonus structure
Key Notes
  • This is a fully on-site role in Cumming, GA
  • Ideal for a Senior Structural Engineer ready to step into management

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