Lead Structural Engineer

Structural Engineering Lead – High‑Growth Opportunity (Austin / New Orleans | Hybrid)If you're a Structural Engineer who wants more than just another project pipeline… this is where things get interesting.

We're partnered with a market leader , an employee‑owned engineering consultancy that's quietly become one of the fastest‑growing firms in the U.S.—doubling in size over the last 4 years.

Now they're investing heavily in structural leadership , and they're looking for someone who can step into a role that blends technical excellence, leadership, and real influence over growth .Why this role stands outThis isn't just buildings and routine design work.

You'll be working on projects across:

Defense infrastructureSpace exploration & aerospace-related facilitiesAdvanced manufacturingThese are complex, high‑impact environments where engineering decisions actually matter.

The opportunity

• Take a lead role in building and growing a structural team
• Work directly with clients and help win and shape projects
• Be part of a profit center where your success directly impacts your team
• Collaborate across a national platform with top‑tier multidisciplinary teams
• Help expand structural capabilities within major MEP‑led projects

What you'll be doing

• Acting as a client‑facing engineer and trusted advisor
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers
• Driving business development and project growth
• Playing a key role in scaling the office and team
• What they're looking for
• Strong experience on large/complex projects (data centers, industrial, or similar)
• Ability to balance technical delivery + leadership + client interaction
• Someone who wants to build, not just maintain

What's in it for you

• Salary up to ~$170K (depending on level)
• Employee ownership – real stake in the business
• Clear path to office leadership and beyond
• A company that feels entrepreneurial , not corporate
• The culture
• Despite being 5,000+ people strong, the business operates with a “boutique feel” :High autonomy
• Strong collaboration across teams
• Leadership that rewards performance directly
• A genuine focus on people and long‑term growth#J-18808-Ljbffr

Skills

• Aerospace and Defense, Building Design, Business Development, Engineering Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Impact, Leadership, Mentoring, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Network Operations Center, Structural Engineering, Team Player, Technical Delivery

About the Company

Andersen James Group