Civil Engineering Director - Structures at JT Engineering, Inc.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Ready to take your civil engineering career to the next level? Join JT - an innovative, fast-growing company making a real impact across Wisconsin. We’re looking for passionate Structural Civil Engineer Directors who are eager to lead projects, showcase their expertise, and help shape the future of our services. This role offers diverse project experiences, meaningful community impact, and a supportive team culture. If you're driven by growth, collaboration, and purpose, this opportunity is made for you.

We're hiring for our Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, and Eau Claire, WI offices. The ideal candidate will have expertise in 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

• Develop, implementing, and tracking a business plan for service line
• Coordinate long-term strategic pursuits
• Communicate directly with clients to ensure satisfaction and retention
• Determine staffing needs, recruiting and retaining staff in service line
• Work with executive team to coordinate service line plan with overall company goals
• Work with internal staff to ensure projects meet established deadlines, specifications, budgets, and client expectations
• Succession planning for all service line staff/positions
• Manage, 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 10+ 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
• 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

Benefits

At JT, we offer more than just a job - we provide a thriving workplace culture and exceptional benefits. Our team enjoys:

• Quarterly incentive bonuses for achieving goals
• Year-end bonus program that shares company success
• Comprehensive insurance: medical, dental, vision, life & disability
• 401(k) with generous match, starting on day one
• Generous PTO and nine paid holidays
• Paid Community Service Hours to support causes you care about
• Ongoing technical & leadership training for career growth
• Wellness program to support your health
• “Work Hard, Play Harder” culture with engaging company events
• Philanthropic initiatives, including our annual partnership with Blood Cancer United
• Flexible work environment that supports work/life balance
  
  

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 115 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, water resources engineering, and landscape architecture.

JT Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer