Job Description

Director of Structural Engineering

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: East Brunswick, NJ

Compensation: $180,000 - $220,000 / year

Artheon is seeking a strategic Director of Structures to lead our structural engineering practice within our infrastructure business. Artheon brings together several established consulting engineering firms including Churchill Consulting Engineers, CME Associates, and Naik Consulting Group, forming a collaborative organization of more than 600 professionals delivering complex infrastructure solutions across transportation, utilities, and public works.

This role will be responsible for driving technical excellence, leading high-performing teams, and delivering complex structural projects that support critical transportation and infrastructure systems.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will help shape the strategic direction of the structures practice, strengthen client relationships, and position the firm for continued growth across priority markets.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Practice Growth

• Lead and grow a multidisciplinary structural engineering team across major infrastructure markets
• Provide strategic direction, resource planning, and operational leadership for the structures group
• Foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Project Delivery

• Oversee the delivery of complex structural design projects including bridges, transit systems, tunnels, and major public infrastructure
• Ensure alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations
• Serve as a senior technical leader and trusted advisor on key pursuits and projects

Client Engagement

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with public agencies and key clients
• Support major pursuits, proposals, and interviews, contributing to win strategies
• Represent the firm as a technical leader in the marketplace

Technical Excellence

• Drive innovation in structural design, materials, and delivery methods
• Ensure adherence to QA/QC processes and regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (AASHTO, ACI, AISC, local agency requirements
• Stay current with industry trends, codes, and emerging technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Structural Engineer (SE) license strongly preferred
• 15+ years of structural engineering experience, including leadership of teams and complex projects
• Extensive experience with NJDOT, NJTA, and/or other major transportation agencies
• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale infrastructure or transportation projects
• Strong knowledge of structural design standards and regulatory requirements
• Proven ability in client management, project delivery, and business development
• Experience working with public agencies and alternative delivery methods (DB, CM/GC, P3) is a plus

Benefits

Artheon offers a competitive compensation package including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off/parental leave.