Structural Engineering Department Manager

Job Title

Structural Engineering Department Manager

Cincinnati, OH

The client provides full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management solutions to clients in industrial and manufacturing sectors. They deliver practical, innovative designs while focusing on safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

The client is seeking a Structural Engineering Department Manager to lead and grow their structural engineering group in Cincinnati, OH. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in structural design, proven leadership skills, and the ability to manage both people and projects.

• Lead and manage the Structural Engineering department, including supervising engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Oversee structural engineering deliverables across industrial and commercial projects (steel, concrete, foundations, buildings, and equipment structures).
• Provide technical guidance, quality assurance, and mentorship to team members.
• Collaborate with project managers and other discipline leads to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Develop staffing plans, assign resources, and support career growth of the team.
• Maintain department standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through technical leadership and excellent communication.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation and project estimating.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Experience in a structural engineering leadership/management role
• Strong knowledge of structural design codes (AISC, ACI, ASCE, etc.)
• Experience with industrial projects (manufacturing, chemical, pulp & paper, or similar)
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software (STAAD, RISA, RAM, or equivalent)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Permanent position based out of Cincinnati, OH.

The pay range for this position is $ - $/yr.

Medical, dental, vision, 4% 401k match.

Fully onsite position in Cincinnati, OH.

Anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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