Civil Engineering Director – Structures

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Ready to elevate your career? Let's make it happen together. JT is on a growth spree, and we're on the lookout for a talented Director of Structures to join our team throughout Wisconsin. You'll get to lead projects, show off your skills, and shape our services. This role offers a variety of civil engineering experiences and the chance to make a real difference in our communities. If you're seeking career growth, a vibrant company culture, and great relationships, this opportunity is for you.

We're hiring for our Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, and Eau Claire, WI offices. The ideal candidate will have expertise in leading business group for bridge, retaining wall, and box culvert design. This role plays a key role across JT's municipal, transportation, and site development groups.

Visit our website to learn about our people, culture, and community impact.

Job Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing, and tracking a business plan for the structures group that supports JT’s growth
• Coordinating long-term strategic pursuits
• Communicating directly with clients to ensure satisfaction and retention
• Determining staffing needs, assisting in the recruitment and retention of staff
• Working with executive team to coordinate service line plan alignment with company goals
• Working with internal staff to ensure projects meet established deadlines, specifications, budgets, and client expectations
• Succession planning for all service line staff/positions
• Managing, mentoring, and assisting staff with individual development
• Responsible for developing and managing overall service line budget, including:
• Oversight/tracking of all project budgets/profitability
• Company/service line overhead (including coordination across service lines)
• Review/approval of contracts and proposals
• Identify capital purchases and software needs
• Coordination and approval of staff training
• Marketing/Business Development
• Tracking and forecasting service line backlog
• Oversight/tracking of all service line project schedules
  
  

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university with 12+ years of experience in structural engineering
• A Professional Engineer (PE) License in the State of Wisconsin or ability to obtain PE
• Experience managing structural engineering design projects and design staff
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations and permitting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Solid organizational and time management skills
• To be self-disciplined/motivated who also works well in a team environment
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation to worksites, meetings with clients, and attend conferences
• To be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, restrictions, or need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located
• To occasionally travel out-of-town and overnight for professional development and/or project-related work
  
  

Life at JT: The Benefits and Perks

Our benefits and perks are top-notch. JT offers competitive salaries, comprehensive insurance, strong retirement plans, performance incentives, professional development, wellness programs, and more, all aimed at creating an exceptional work environment. Beyond our benefits, JT stands out for its strong employee culture. Join us, and you'll be part of a passionate team that values both their work and each other.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• We provide quarterly incentive bonuses to compensate our salaried employees for the extra effort they make to achieve our goals
• JT believes all employees share in the success of our hard work and in achieving our goals, resulting with our annual bonus program
• We offer highly competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Our 401K retirement savings plan, with a generous company match, starts on your first date of hire
• You’re given a generous amount of annual paid time off and nine paid holidays
• We understand the importance of volunteering for a cause close to your heart, so JT offers paid Community Service Hours
• We provide group/individual technical and leadership training to all our employees to foster the culture we have created at JT, to ensure we provide development opportunities to our employees
• We encourage our employees to remain healthy, both inside and outside of work, with a robust wellness program available to all employees
• We believe in our “Work Hard, Play Harder” philosophy of let’s have fun while at work and outside of work by hosting company social events
• We partake in meaningful philanthropic opportunities in the communities in which we work and live, including participation in our annual initiative with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – Wisconsin Chapter
• We provide a flexible work environment that allows employees to maintain a healthy work/life balance
• Our employees enjoy a business casual dress code to remain comfortable throughout the day
• With four office locations in Wisconsin, we offer our employees internal service lines and office transfer options as they grow in their careers
• JT has a strong collaborative work environment, allowing employees to feel fully supported
  
  

Who We Are

We're different. At least, that's what our clients tell us. We are real people providing trusted civil engineering solutions with a track record of delivering proven results to public and private clients. This is more than just a company slogan; it's ingrained in our DNA. It is why we consistently attract the best talent in the industry and why our clients trust us to deliver their most important projects. Join us at JT and be a part of a team that genuinely values and lives by these principles.

Founded in 2005, we have grown to over 100 employees with office locations across Wisconsin, including Green Bay, Madison, Eau Claire, and Milwaukee. We provide a tailored approach for each project, proactively engaging and communicating with our clients to ensure efficient and cost-effective service. Our design and construction professionals work closely together, utilizing our combined experience, knowledge, and expertise to deliver award-winning projects.

Our core services include construction engineering, land development, land surveying, local government, structural engineering, traffic & roundabout engineering, transportation engineering, and water resources engineering.

JT Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer