Senior Lead Engineer

MAU is hiring a Senior Lead Engineer for our client, Perma Trak, in Charlotte, NC. As a Senior Lead Engineer, you will lead Perma Trak’s engineering team and R&D efforts while ensuring high‑quality structural designs, internal mentorship, and technical support for sales. This is a direct‑hire opportunity.

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Flexible starting hours
• One work‑from‑home day per week

• Full‑time position
• In‑office role (not remote)
• 1st shift, Monday – Friday
• One day per week remote work available

• Professional Engineer (PE) license (required to sign/seal documents)
• Experience leading engineering teams and managing engineering workloads
• Experience with structural calculations and design for precast concrete and foundations
• Familiarity with relevant building codes: AASHTO, ACI, ASCE

• Experience with Perma Trak systems, manufacturing processes, and site applications
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and willingness to follow Perma Trak CAD standards
• Experience using Salesforce CRM for project documentation

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Strong communication and leadership skills to coach, mentor, and support team
• Ability to conduct peer reviews, check drawing accuracy, and coordinate with CAD teams
• Strategic thinking to assist sales, network with industry stakeholders, and represent the company at events

• Report directly to the President and act as a key technical advisor
• Lead the engineering Research and Development program
• Manage engineering staff schedules and communicate with Sales and President
• Receive and delegate new projects from Sales Team
• Coach and mentor all engineering team members through 1:1s and ongoing development
• Sign and seal engineering documents
• Participate in customer interactions as a technical expert alongside the Sales Team
• Assist Sales Team with technical support to help secure orders
• Review constructability of early‑phase projects to enhance value for project teams
• Promote Perma Trak at trade shows, client meetings, PDH seminars, and more
• Provide input on engineering staff evaluations to the President
• Deliver weekly forecasts and updates to ROMs and Sales Team
• Build and maintain partnerships with precasters
• Network with contractors, consultants, and owners to strengthen industry presence
• Lead support for construction issues related to Perma Trak projects
• Perform structural calculations for Perma Trak components
• Foundation design (e.g., spread footings, piles, FRP, retaining walls)
• Railing and component connection design
• Apply AASHTO, ACI, ASCE, and applicable codes
• Coordinate project schedules with Sales
• Coordinate drafting needs with CAD design team
• Review and prioritize assigned projects to meet deadlines
• Lead engineering workload meetings and manage overall project schedules
• Make minor drawing revisions in AutoCAD as needed
• Maintain project documentation and communication in Salesforce CRM
• Operate according to Perma Trak’s core values

• Office‑based role at Perma Trak’s Charlotte, NC headquarters
• Some field or trade show presence required for client engagement and promotion

All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening

Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position

EOE