Department Manager - Structural

Barry-Wehmiller • Alpharetta, GA

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About The Position

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment. When you join Design Group as a Department Manager - Structural, you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

Requirements

• 12+ years of structural design experience in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or industrial manufacturing sectors
• Expertise in seismic design and analysis
• Proficiency in structural engineering software (ETABS, RISA, RAM, STAAD, SAP, Mathcad, ENERCALC) and AutoCAD/REVIT
• Strong knowledge of building codes and seismic requirements
• Proven ability to lead structural engineering design teams and present designs to clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution; Master's degree preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; SE license preferred
• Willing to travel for project requirements (client meetings, installations, trainings, industry events)

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of experience as a structural engineering design manager (preferred)
• Master's degree preferred
• SE license preferred

Responsibilities

• Act as Structural Engineer of Record and provide leadership across a wide range of structural project types—from large greenfield manufacturing campuses to complex brownfield retrofits—guiding teams in the design of structural steel systems, foundation solutions, equipment support structures, cleanroom and controlled‑environment facilities, seismic upgrade programs, and specialized industrial enclosures engineered for demanding process and regulatory requirements.
• Lead engineers and designers in developing structural design documents and deliverables across all project phases (conceptual design, feasibility studies, construction documentation)
• Mentor and develop the structural engineering team, fostering technical excellence and professional growth
• Responsible for department hiring, workload planning, performance reviews, and coordination with regional and national discipline leaders
• Build strong relationships across regional and national architecture, engineering, and construction teams to support firm vision
• Drive client relationships, project strategy, and new structural engineering opportunities
• Identify and develop new value propositions aligned with client needs
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees