Structural Discipline Lead

Freese and Nichols • Tulsa, OK

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Structural Discipline Lead in Oklahoma City or Tulsa to help expand their general structural presence, strengthen technical capabilities, and support the delivery of complex projects. This role is for a technical leader who wants to build and lead a growing team, mentor engineers, and play a key role in project success across various structural applications, including water and wastewater, industrial, buildings, transportation support, and general infrastructure. The position offers a regional growth opportunity, a visible leadership role, and the chance to make a team-building impact by leading and growing the structural team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• 6+ years of structural design experience
• Strong technical, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while helping grow a team and practice

Nice To Haves

• Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred, with expectation to obtain SE licensure in Oklahoma if not already held
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering
• 8+ years of structural design experience
• Current Structural Engineer (SE) license
• Experience leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• Experience mentoring staff and helping grow a structural practice or team

Responsibilities

• Lead structural analysis and design across a broad range of projects, including water and wastewater, industrial, buildings, transportation support, and general infrastructure.
• Provide strong technical oversight through preparation and review of calculations, reports, plans, and specifications.
• Ensure quality, consistency, and sound engineering judgment across deliverables and project execution.
• Serve as a go-to resource for complex design challenges, technical problem-solving, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for structural projects and help ensure successful delivery across multiple concurrent assignments.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and regional leadership to align resources, priorities, and project needs.
• Support structural work across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kansas, helping shape how that work is staffed and delivered as the team grows.
• Help establish and grow a general structural team in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
• Mentor and develop engineers while helping set expectations for technical quality, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Provide discipline leadership across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kansas as structural resources are added in those states.
• Build strong relationships with project teams, clients, and partners while increasing local visibility for the structural practice.
• Support client engagement and pursuits, including shortlist presentations, qualifications packages, and proposal support as needed.
• Contribute to a culture of responsive service, technical quality, and collaboration.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid overtime for salaried employees
• Annual bonus
• Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior