Engineering Team Lead, Civil - Structures

As an Engineering Team Lead for Contech's mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) precast product line, you will direct a high‑performing team responsible for delivering innovative, reliable, and customer‑centric engineering solutions for our MSE wall system product portfolio. This role requires a collaborative individual with deep experience in geotechnical or structural design. If you are energized by coaching teams, improving systems, and supporting complex projects, and want to make a meaningful impact across our organization, this could be a perfect opportunity for you.

What We Offer

• Team Orientation: Be part of a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions directly impact our growth and customer satisfaction.
• Career Development: Join an industry leader recognized for its excellence in design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution. This is your opportunity to advance your career to new heights and make a substantial impact in your field.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a competitive benefits package tailored to suit your unique needs and those of your family, ensuring your financial and personal well-being.

About the Role:

Provide Technical Leadership & Project Oversight

• Guide and review engineering designs, calculations, layouts, estimates, and quotes for MSE wall system solutions.
• Lead and manage project submittals-including design packages, stability analyses, internal/external checks, and shop drawing reviews.
• Support field and production needs, including design modifications, repair recommendations, and resolution of non‑conformances.

Collaborate Across the Business

• Provide design support, specifications, solution development, installation guidance, and project‑cycle problem‑solving for our clients and customers as well as Bridge Consultants as needed.
• Build strong relationships with project managers, geotechnical engineers, civil engineers, contractors, operations teams, and QA/QC personnel to ensure project success.
• Communicate key metrics, recommendations, and technical insights to senior leadership.
• Contribute to process improvements, strategic initiatives, and the development of tools that enhance engineering efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with plant managers, clerks, project managers on project status updates and product specifications, testing, and improvements.

Ensure Technical Excellence

• Perform and oversee engineering analysis and design of MSE wall systems, including global stability, internal stability, external stability, and connection design. Consult with outside engineering firms as needed.
• Manage all outside client/customer projects through all stages; take-off, submittal, preconstruction meetings, field resolution and installation support as needed. Responsible for all communication and execution of lead times for prelims, quotes, and submittals.
• Review drawings and calculations for quality, accuracy, and compliance with engineering intent and applicable standards.
• Respond to field inquiries and coordinate timely, practical solutions that support both customer needs and business objectives.
• Manage State DOT approvals, QPL, APL, as required for Vist-A-Wall precast and wire walls.
• Maintain working knowledge of relevant codes and standards: AASHTO, FHWA MSE wall design guidance, ASCE 7, ACI, and other applicable specifications.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, focus on structures or geotechnical engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the MSE wall industry.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with CRM or related project management databases.
• Excellent problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data management tools.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong understanding of civil site plans and technical specifications.

Ready to make a lasting impact in the precast construction industry? Apply today!