Lead Structural Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Lead Structural Engineer

Location : Indianapolis, IN (Remote)

Hire Type : Direct Hire

Salary : $120k-$145k / yr.

Sterling Engineering is seeking a Director of Structural Engineering for a leading architectural and design firm in Indianapolis, IN. This is a great opportunity to work with a growing company!

Job Duties :

Serve on the company’s leadership team, contributing to strategic initiatives and company-wide decisions.

Lead the Structural Team’s planning, staffing, and training efforts; ensure adequate resource allocation across projects.

Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as PIC for select accounts and identifying new business opportunities.

Develop and lead client capture plans and marketing responses (e.g., RFPs).

Provide staffing recommendations, lead hiring efforts, and oversee personnel development and performance evaluations.

Mentor and train team members; implement professional development plans and training programs.

Lead complex structural projects as needed, ensuring technical excellence and on-time delivery.

Manage administrative functions including salary reviews, bonus recommendations, and performance improvement plans.

Actively participate in both strategic (Executive Leadership) and operational (Leadership Council) functions.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution

Licensed Structural Engineer (SE)

Experience managing teams and developing staff

Proficient in developing client relationships and capturing new business

Capable of managing multiple concurrent assignments

Strategic mindset with strong leadership acumen

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.