Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. iLocatum is seeking a Director of Structural Engineering to build a connection design and PE stamping practice within an established global engineering firm. The role will lead the transition to an in-house function, oversee project delivery and quality assurance, recruit and mentor the engineering team, and introduce Python, automation, and AI-assisted workflows.
Responsibilities
- Lead the transition of connection design from outsourced to a scalable in-house function, with full backing to build it right
- Start hands-on: stamp drawings, support estimating and sales enablement, and drive project delivery from day one
- Recruit, build, and mentor a high-performing structural engineering team as the practice scales
- Set quality assurance standards across the North American portfolio
- Partner directly with sales and tender teams on project scoping and commercial alignment
- Bring Python, automation, and AI-assisted workflows into engineering delivery
Skills
- - Active PE license with authority to stamp and seal connection design drawings
- - 10+ years in structural engineering or connection design, including 5+ years leading teams
- - Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering
- - Strong grasp of engineering design software
- - Python or scripting experience
- - Steel detailing workflow exposure
- - Track record standing up a new engineering function
- - Contract discipline background (claims, variations, change orders)
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and dental
- 401(k)
- EAP
- A firm genuinely invested in your growth as the practice scales
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