Position: Civil/Structural Engineering Department Manager
Location: Akron, Ohio (Hybrid – minimum 3 days/week on-site)
Work Type: Hybrid
Years of Experience: 20+ years
Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Civil/Structural Engineering Department Manager to lead both technical project execution and departmental operations. This senior leadership role combines hands-on engineering responsibilities with team management, ensuring high-quality project delivery within industrial environments such as chemical, petrochemical, and manufacturing facilities.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the civil/structural engineering department, including staffing, scheduling, and performance management
- Serve as Lead Engineer on single and multi-discipline industrial projects
- Oversee design and analysis of steel structures, foundations, concrete, masonry, and complex load-bearing systems
- Review engineering drawings, calculations, and contractor submissions for compliance with codes and standards
- Drive continuous improvement in department procedures, tools, and design practices
- Coordinate with internal teams, clients, suppliers, and contractors
- Support project execution through cost control, scheduling, and quality assurance
- Resolve field design and constructability issues through site visits and technical guidance
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- 20+ years of industrial experience across sectors such as chemical, petrochemical, polymer, or manufacturing (or 10+ years in consulting)
- Strong expertise in structural design, including steel, concrete, and foundations
- In-depth knowledge of applicable building codes and standards
- Proven leadership and project management experience
- Proficiency in tools such as AutoCAD, STAAD, STAAD Foundation, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office
Additional Requirements
- Ability to provide professional seal for permitting processes
- Willingness to perform fieldwork, including working at heights if required
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (H-1B transfer may be considered)
- Willingness to travel and work in a hybrid on-site environment
- Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background and drug screening
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary with overtime eligibility and performance-based bonuses
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA)
- 401(k) with matching and profit-sharing opportunities
- Paid time off, maternity leave, and additional leave benefits
- Tuition assistance and professional development programs
- Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus (case-by-case)
- Flexible hybrid schedule and employee-focused workplace culture
This is a remote position.
About Us
AHU Technologies INC. is an IT consulting and permanent staffing firm that meets and exceeds the evolving IT service needs of leading corporations within the United States. We have been providing IT solutions to customers from different industry sectors, helping them control costs and release internal resources to focus on strategic issues.
AHU Technologies INC. was co-founded by visionary young techno-commercial entrepreneurs who remain as our principal consultants. Maintaining working relationships with a cadre of other highly skilled independent consultants, we have a growing number of resources available for development projects. We are currently working on Various projects such as media entertainment, ERP Solutions, data warehousing, Web Applications, Telecommunications and medical to our clients all over the world.