Structural Engineering Practice Leader
Location: Greater Chicago Area, IL | Hybrid Opportunity
Lead. Grow. Build the Future of Structural Engineering.
A respected, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm is seeking a Structural Engineering Practice Leader to lead and expand its structural engineering team in the Greater Chicago market.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced structural professional who enjoys combining technical expertise, team development, client engagement, and business growth. The ideal candidate will help shape the future of a growing structural practice while mentoring engineers, managing complex projects, and strengthening client relationships throughout the region.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and mentor a talented structural engineering team across the Greater Chicago area.
- Provide strategic direction for the structural practice, including staffing, workload planning, and team development.
- Manage and oversee structural engineering projects from concept through completion.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and industry contacts.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities throughout the Chicago market.
- Support proposals, interviews, project pursuits, and client presentations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across offices and service lines.
- Help establish long-term growth strategies for the structural engineering group.
- Promote a culture focused on technical excellence, collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- 8+ years of structural engineering experience.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required; SE license preferred.
- Proven experience leading teams, mentoring engineers, and managing projects.
- Strong background in structural design and consulting engineering.
- Experience developing client relationships and supporting business development.
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Why This Opportunity?
- Leadership role with direct influence over the growth of a structural engineering practice in the Greater Chicago area.
- Opportunity to mentor and develop the next generation of structural engineers.
- Work on complex, high-profile projects throughout the region.
- Combine technical expertise with client leadership and business development.
- Collaborative environment focused on innovation and professional growth.
- Flexible hybrid work model.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary: $125,000–$150,000 (based on experience, qualifications, and market factors)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and holidays
- Parental leave benefits
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Leadership development opportunities
- Professional growth and mentorship programs
- Employee ownership opportunities
Ready to Make an Impact?
This is an opportunity for a proven structural engineering leader to take ownership of a growing practice, influence strategic direction, and make a lasting impact within a respected engineering organization serving the Greater Chicago area and surrounding markets.
Contact:
David Meyer
Civil Engineering Recruiter
GPAC | Growing People and Companies
david.meyer@gogpac.com(605) 610-4543 (M)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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