Structural Engineering Department Director

Structural Engineering Department Leader

This critical role will lead TERRA's Structural Engineering Department and manage the talent, decision-making processes, business development, and client relationships.

• Lead and manage all operational activities of the Structural Engineering Department
• Direct, supervise and mentor staff
• Collaborate with other department leaders on projects and initiatives
• Responsible for departmental decision-making with applicable input from owners
• Marketing and business development through building and maintaining relationships with current and potential clients of TERRA
• Oversee the department's client contact and communications
• Finalize cost estimates, plans, technical specifications and calculations for many different structure types with an emphasis on bridges and other transportation-related structures
• QA/QC the inspection of in-service bridges, retaining walls, and other structures
• Steer all aspects of the planning phase of design, including finalization of Bridge Condition Reports and Type, Size and Location (TSL) Plans
• Collaborate and coordinate with department staff to determine the best solution for each project
• Participation in TERRA's leadership team to help set strategic direction and initiatives of the company
• Active involvement in local, state, national and international projects

• 15+ years of experience, of which five or more years were in a senior or managerial role
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Illinois Structural Engineer (SE) license required; additional state SE licenses are preferred
• Illinois Team Leader Certification for Overseeing and Conducting NBIS Bridge Inspections
• Extensive experience with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois Tollway standards
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects successfully
• Highly effective communication skills

• Competitive salary and compensation package
• Flexible work schedule and public transportation reimbursement to and from the office (Chicago-based employees)
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 401k, profit-sharing, and bonus eligibility
• Subsidized Health & Welfare benefits (major medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits)
• Professional development opportunities
• Teams of creative and talented individuals to work with

The employment policy of TERRA Engineering, Ltd. is to provide equal opportunity to all persons. Our company, therefore, has made a commitment to equal employment opportunity through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes.