Structural Engineering Department Director

Lead and manage all operational activities of the Structural Engineering Department

Direct, supervise and mentor staff

Collaborate with other department leaders on projects and initiatives

Responsible for departmental decision-making with applicable input from owners

Marketing and business development through building and maintaining relationships with current and potential clients of TERRA

Oversee the department’s client contact and communications

Finalize cost estimates, plans, technical specifications and calculations for many different structure types with an emphasis on bridges and other transportation-related structures

QA/QC the inspection of in-service bridges, retaining walls, and other structures

Steer all aspects of the planning phase of design, including finalization of Bridge Condition Reports and Type, Size and Location (TSL) Plans

Collaborate and coordinate with department staff to determine the best solution for each project

Participation in TERRA’s leadership team to help set strategic direction and initiatives of the company

Active involvement in local, state, national and international projects

C om petitive salary and compensation package

Flexible work schedule and public transportation reimbursement to and from the office (Chicago-based employees)

Generous paid time off and holidays

401k, profit-sharing, and bonus eligibility

Subsidized Health & Welfare benefits (major medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits)

Professional development opportunities

Teams of creative and talented individuals to work with

The employment policy of TERRA Engineering, Ltd. is to provide equal opportunity to all persons. Our company, therefore, has made a commitment to equal employment opportunity through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes.

TERRA Engineering, Ltd. will recruit, hire, train and promote qualified individuals in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, military and/or veteran status, or disability in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. TERRA Engineering, Ltd. does not discriminate on the basis of national origin or citizenship status as provided under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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