Structural Engineering Department Director

Job overview

The Structural Engineering Department Director role is onsite in Peoria, IL. The posting lists an annual salary range of $180,000–$220,000. The director leads TERRA Engineering’s Structural Engineering Department and participates in the company leadership team. The role oversees department operations, staff, client relationships, business development, and technical work on structures, with an emphasis on bridges and transportation-related structures. It contributes to project quality and the company’s strategic direction through department leadership and coordination with other leaders.

What you'll do

• Lead and manage department operations
• direct, supervise, and mentor staff
• collaborate with department leaders
• make departmental decisions with owner input
• develop client relationships and business
• oversee client communications
• finalize cost estimates, plans, specifications, and calculations
• perform QA/QC of inspections
• guide design planning and bridge reports and plans
• coordinate project solutions
• participate in company leadership and strategic initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

structural engineering department director

peoria il

terra engineering

bridge engineering

transportation structures

department leadership

business development

client relationships

illinois se license

nbis bridge inspections

$180k–$220k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible work schedule
• paid time off and holidays
• 401(k), profit sharing, and bonus eligibility
• subsidized health, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits
• professional development opportunities.

Why this role

The role requires an Illinois Structural Engineer license and Illinois Team Leader Certification for overseeing and conducting NBIS bridge inspections.

About the employer

Terra Engineering Ltd is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.