Structural Group Leader

STV•Chicago, IL

2d•$164,279 - $187,748

About The Position

STV is seeking a Structural Group Leader to spearhead our growing Transportation Structural team in Chicago. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will be responsible for the strategic growth, operational excellence, and technical delivery of highway and transit structures projects. You will act as a liaison with key clients like IDOT, CDOT, Metra, and CTA, ensuring STV remains at the forefront of the Chicago infrastructure market. Qualifications Education: B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering, M.S. preferred. Licensure: Active Illinois Structural Engineer, S.E. license is required. Experience: 15+ years in structural engineering with 5 years in a supervisory leadership capacity. Expertise: Deep familiarity with AASHTO LRFD, AREMA, and IDOT, CDOT standards. Project or task management experience such as scope development, scheduling, client management, resource management, and invoicing. Proposal development and business development experience Experience with Illinois Department of Transportation, IDOT, Illinois Tollway, City of Chicago, local municipalities, and Class I Railroads - preferred Good oral and written communication skills Essential Functions Team Leadership: Direct a team of engineers and technicians; manage resource allocation, professional development, and performance mentoring. Business Development: Support the Client Service Teams in identifying opportunities, leading proposal efforts, and maintaining client relationships; Represent STV at industry events through attendance or participation in professional organizations. Project Governance: Oversee the technical quality and financial performance of a diverse portfolio of structural projects, ensuring high-quality delivery. Operational Management: Manage group budgets, utilization targets, and recruitment to scale the team in alignment with national growth strategies. Compensation Range: $164,279.49 - $187,747.98 STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 34th in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more at stvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Requirements

B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering, M.S. preferred
Active Illinois Structural Engineer, S.E. license is required
15+ years in structural engineering with 5 years in a supervisory leadership capacity
Deep familiarity with AASHTO LRFD, AREMA, and IDOT, CDOT standards
Project or task management experience such as scope development, scheduling, client management, resource management, and invoicing
Proposal development and business development experience
Good oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Illinois Department of Transportation, IDOT, Illinois Tollway, City of Chicago, local municipalities, and Class I Railroads

Responsibilities

Direct a team of engineers and technicians
Manage resource allocation, professional development, and performance mentoring
Support the Client Service Teams in identifying opportunities, leading proposal efforts, and maintaining client relationships
Represent STV at industry events through attendance or participation in professional organizations
Oversee the technical quality and financial performance of a diverse portfolio of structural projects, ensuring high-quality delivery
Manage group budgets, utilization targets, and recruitment to scale the team in alignment with national growth strategies

Benefits

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
Paid Holidays (9 days)
Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships