BW Design Group · 1 day ago
Department Manager - Structural
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expBW Design Group is a rapidly growing company with over 1500 professionals across 45 offices in the US. They are seeking a Department Manager - Structural to lead a team of engineers in delivering high-quality structural design solutions for various projects, while also mentoring team members and fostering client relationships.
Industrial Automation
Hiring Manager
Bill Hornaday
Responsibilities
Act as Structural Engineer of Record and provide leadership across a wide range of structural project types—from large greenfield manufacturing campuses to complex brownfield retrofits—guiding teams in the design of structural steel systems, foundation solutions, equipment support structures, cleanroom and controlled‑environment facilities, seismic upgrade programs, and specialized industrial enclosures engineered for demanding process and regulatory requirements
Lead engineers and designers in developing structural design documents and deliverables across all project phases (conceptual design, feasibility studies, construction documentation)
Mentor and develop the structural engineering team, fostering technical excellence and professional growth
Responsible for department hiring, workload planning, performance reviews, and coordination with regional and national discipline leaders
Build strong relationships across regional and national architecture, engineering, and construction teams to support firm vision
Drive client relationships, project strategy, and new structural engineering opportunities
Identify and develop new value propositions aligned with client needs
Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team
Qualification
Required
12+ years of structural design experience in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or industrial manufacturing sectors
Expertise in seismic design and analysis
Proficiency in structural engineering software (ETABS, RISA, RAM, STAAD, SAP, Mathcad, ENERCALC) and AutoCAD/REVIT
Strong knowledge of building codes and seismic requirements
Proven ability to lead structural engineering design teams and present designs to clients
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution; Master's degree preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license required; SE license preferred
Willing to travel for project requirements (client meetings, installations, trainings, industry events)
Preferred
3+ years of experience as a structural engineering design manager
Benefits
Professional development resources
Mentorships
First Year Experience program
Individual Development Plans
Career Path resources and tools
Company
BW Design Group
BW Design Group is the only independent, fully integrated AEC firm powered by a Manufacturer's Mindset™.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Aderito Dos Santos
Partner
Adolfo Santana
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