Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Director of Structural Engineering

Structural EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeEast Brunswick, NJ, USA$190k - $220k /yrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis or in Structural Engineering is required.
A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required; a New Jersey PE is preferred, or the candidate must be able to obtain one through reciprocity.
At least 15 years of progressive structural engineering experience in a consulting engineering environment is required.
At least 4 years of team leadership and project management experience is required.
Demonstrated experience managing complex structural engineering projects from proposal through construction is required.
A strong understanding of applicable structural design codes and industry standards is required.
Proven experience developing client relationships and generating new business is required.
The candidate must have communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the structural engineering practice, including strategic planning, staffing, financial performance, and business development.
Develop and execute growth strategies aligned with the firm's long-term business objectives.
Build and maintain relationships with public agencies, municipalities, county governments, state departments of transportation, and private-sector clients.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities while supporting proposal development and client presentations.
Collaborate with leaders across transportation, municipal, water resources, construction management, and other disciplines to pursue multidisciplinary projects.
Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for structural engineering projects.
Serve as Engineer of Record on complex structural projects when appropriate.
Establish engineering standards, best practices, and quality control procedures across the structural team.
Guide engineering teams through project planning, design, permitting, and construction support.
Review engineering calculations, reports, plans, specifications, and contract documents.
Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction objectives are achieved.
Serve as a primary point of contact for key clients and stakeholders.
Support project managers in resolving technical challenges and managing project risk.
Participate in project planning, resource allocation, and financial forecasting.
Recruit, mentor, and develop structural engineering staff at all experience levels.
Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment focused on technical excellence and professional growth.
Support employee career development, performance management, and succession planning.
Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with municipal, transportation, bridge, waterfront, infrastructure, and vertical building projects for public- and private-sector clients.
Existing relationships with New Jersey public agencies, counties, municipalities, or transportation clients.
Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Familiarity with project management and financial management software.
A New Jersey Professional Engineer license, or ability to obtain one through reciprocity.

Artheon is seeking talented professionals to join our growing team in support of diverse engineering and environmental projects. Whether your background is in civil engineering, environmental science, or infrastructure design, this is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative and innovative environment.

About Artheon

Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm offering services that rival large organizations while maintaining the personalized client relationships of a boutique firm. With expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high-quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients.

Position Summary

Artheon is seeking a Director of Structural Engineering to lead and grow our structural engineering practice across New Jersey. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing technical excellence, business development, project delivery, staff development, and the continued expansion of our structural engineering capabilities.

The Director will work closely with executive leadership and other practice leaders to develop new client relationships, strengthen existing partnerships, and deliver high-quality structural engineering solutions for transportation, municipal infrastructure, buildings, and other public-sector projects. This individual will serve as both a technical leader and trusted advisor while helping shape the future direction of the firm's structural engineering practice.

This role oversees a team of 12+ structural and geotechnical engineers.

Reports to: Vice President of Technical Services

Leadership & Practice Growth

Lead and manage the structural engineering practice, including strategic planning, staffing, financial performance, and business development.
Develop and execute growth strategies aligned with the firm's long-term business objectives.
Build and maintain relationships with public agencies, municipalities, county governments, state DOTs, and private-sector clients.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities while supporting proposal development and client presentations.
Collaborate with leadership across transportation, municipal, water resources, construction management, and other disciplines to pursue multidisciplinary projects.

Technical Leadership

Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for structural engineering projects.
Serve as Engineer of Record on complex structural projects when appropriate.
Establish engineering standards, best practices, and quality control procedures across the structural team.
Guide engineering teams through project planning, design, permitting, and construction support.
Review engineering calculations, reports, plans, specifications, and contract documents.

Project & Client Management

Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction objectives are achieved.
Serve as a primary point of contact for key clients and stakeholders.
Support project managers in resolving technical challenges and managing project risk.
Participate in project planning, resource allocation, and financial forecasting.

Team Development

Recruit, mentor, and develop structural engineering staff at all experience levels.
Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment focused on technical excellence and professional growth.
Support employee career development, performance management, and succession planning.
Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis) or Structural Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required; New Jersey PE preferred or the ability to obtain through reciprocity.
15+ years of progressive structural engineering experience in a consulting engineering environment.
4+ years of team leadership and project management experience.
Demonstrated experience managing complex structural engineering projects from proposal through construction.
Strong understanding of applicable structural design codes and industry standards.
Proven experience developing client relationships and generating new business.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Preferred

Experience with municipal, transportation, bridge, waterfront, infrastructure, and vertical building projects for public and private sector clients.
Existing relationships with New Jersey public agencies, counties, municipalities, or transportation clients.
Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Familiarity with project management and financial management software.

About the Company

Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Trilon Group provides infrastructure consulting in transportation, water, and municipal systems in the Mid-Atlantic region. It works by partnering with local governments, municipalities, and private clients to deliver planning, design support, and project management through fee-based engagements, expanding capabilities through alliances with firms like Rinker Design Associates and Wilson Engineers. The company differentiates itself with a platform-style growth approach backed by private equity and a People First culture focused on talent development. Its goal is to expand service offerings and market presence in the Mid-Atlantic by building scalable partnerships and using capital to support growth.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding: $200M
Headquarters: Denver, CO
Founded: 2021

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