Hiring: Structural Engineering Department Manager Company: Chemstress Location: Akron, OH Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 11:37:10 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Project Management About the job Experience: •Twenty (20) or more years working in at least three (3) of the following service areas: Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Polymers/Resins compounding, and Manufacturing •Ten (10) years of relevant consulting work. •Demonstrated capacity to provide professional seal for governmental permitting procedures. •Advanced knowledge of building codes as they relate to civil/structural design. •Demonstrated capacity to obtain data from field observations, including working at heights via ladder or personnel lifts as required. Required Skills: •To perform this job successfully, you must be able to accomplish each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Upon request, reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. •Interact with management staff to schedule department personnel and resources. •Conduct performance reviews, provides mentoring, determines training needs, participates in interview and hiring processes related to department personnel, encourages and develops intangible skillsets among department members (e.g., dependability, versatility, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, etc.). •Review and maintains department procedures, standard drawings, and software-based tools. Utilize and encourage improvements and problem solving in design and drafting to increase productivity, maintain quality and improve project schedule and/or cost. •Maintain effective communication with project team members, other departments, suppliers, contractors, and clients. •Perform as lead civil/structural engineer on single or multidiscipline projects, directing the work of personnel and ensuring all standards are monitored. •Review contractor quotations and create bid tabulations. •Advanced design of steel structures, foundations, masonry, and concrete. Qualifications: •Applicants must be US Citizens. •Authorizes a background investigation, including verification of past employment, criminal history, and educational background •Submits to a drug test post offer •Possesses a valid driver’s license •Accepts that this position may require some domestic overnight travel •Willingness to commute to office location at least 3 days per week •Demonstrated capacity to collaborate with others in an on-site, team environment •Demonstrate reliable, consistent, and punctual work-site attendance •Demonstrated capacity to utilize the required technology such as computers, phones, and tablets to complete job duties •Must be an organized, self-starter who can independently manage time effectively Compensation: •$160,000 - $185,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Annual Bonus and Sign-on bonus Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!