Structural Engineering Department Manager

Company: Cooperidge Consulting Firm
Location: Akron
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a Structural Engineering Department Manager for a top Industrial Engineering & Design-Build client. This high-impact leadership role serves as the Senior Structural Engineer on client projects while directing, developing, and managing a talented team of structural engineers and designers. The Manager guides technical quality, oversees project execution for complex industrial, chemical, and manufacturing facilities, and drives best practices across the discipline within a collaborative hybrid work environment. Job Responsibilities Direct, schedule, and allocate structural department resources efficiently to meet the demands of multidiscipline industrial projects. Lead, mentor, train, and evaluate structural staff; actively support departmental hiring and overall development. Serve as the lead Structural Engineer, providing expert design for steel, concrete, masonry, and foundations. Oversee and review all designs, calculations, models, and drawings to ensure technical quality and adherence to codes. Solve complex structural design and constructability challenges for industrial, chemical, petrochemical, and manufacturing facilities. Maintain and elevate departmental standards, procedures, workflows, and tools (e.g., AutoCAD, STAAD). Review contractor bids, prepare bid tabulations, and support construction activities and field observations. Ensure all project deliverables meet internal standards, client expectations, and applicable structural design codes. Requirements Education Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution is required . Experience Minimum of ten (10) years of consulting experience OR fifteen (15) years of structural department experience is required. Extensive industrial structural design experience is mandatory (no residential, commercial, or retail focus). Proven experience leading or managing structural engineering teams is required. Certifications/Licenses Active Professional Engineer (PE) license with the ability to seal engineering documents is REQUIRED. Legally authorized to work in the U.S. is required. Willingness to commute to the office on a hybrid schedule (minimum 3 days per week) is required. Skills Strong knowledge of applicable structural design codes (steel, concrete, masonry, foundations). Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, STAAD, STAAD Foundation, and Bluebeam is mandatory. Ability to perform field observations, including working at heights, is required. Strong communication, interpersonal, and team collaboration skills. Experience with Revit, Navisworks, Tekla Tedds, or laser scanning workflows is preferred. Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources

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