Structural Engineering Manager

Base Design Group/ Portland Maine 

Structural Engineering Manager - Commercial Building Design 

Base Design Group, a full-service structural engineering consulting firm has Structural Engineering leadership opportunities available to join their growing team working in the Portland, Maine office. 

At Base Design Group, our culture focuses on quality, client service, innovative designs and an elevated level of professionalism.  We seek out individuals who are motivated and growth oriented with a strong attention to detail.  Above all else, we look for individuals of great character with honesty and integrity that are excited to be an impactful and integral part of our growing firm.    

We are currently offering an opportunity for a Structural Engineering Manager to lead our commercial building design practice area.  This position is for a fully qualified professional and will afford the successful candidate a unique opportunity to become a key part of our firm’s management team.   

We also have opportunities available for Senior Structural Engineers focused on the cold formed steel design practice area with opportunity for further growth into management or leadership roles. 

• BSCE with structural concentration from an ABET-accredited engineering program required (MSCE preferred). 
• PE license required with the ability to obtain multiple state licenses through comity. 
• 12+ years of structural engineering design and construction administration experience for commercial building construction in a consulting engineering design firm setting. 
• Proven leadership of a team of engineers with the ability to manage multiple projects at one time. 
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI 318 and AISI. 
• Understanding of the roles & responsibilities within the project delivery and construction administration processes for commercial building projects. 
• Experienced in the design of steel, wood, masonry and concrete structures. 
• Proficiency with structural analysis software such as RAM, Tekla, RISA and similar programs. 
• Working experience with AutoCAD and REVIT. 
• Ability to effectively establish and maintain relationships with clients.  
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. 

• Opportunity for continued career and skill development  
• Strong collaborative work culture  
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical/ dental 
• 401k with company match 
• 3 weeks of paid vacation per year 
• Paid volunteer time 
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience 
• Great location with on- site parking 

• Work directly with architects, owners and contractors. 
• Write engineering proposals and negotiate engineering contracts. 
• Perform structural analysis and design for all aspects of building structures. 
• Lead a team of structural engineers, technicians and designers for all phases of commercial building design projects including: drawing and specification production, construction administration, site observations and building assessments. 
• Coach and mentor junior level engineers and perform independent reviews of drawings and calculations done by others. 
• Drive practice area goals for the company strategic plan. 

Base Design Group is a nationally recognized industry leader in the design of cold-formed steel framing. Our building design practice consults with architects, developers and contractors on a variety of commercial, retail and multi-family residential buildings.  Beyond a commitment to excellence in our engineering, we believe that an unparalleled focus on our clients and on the unique details of each project is what truly drives our success. 

KMA Human Resources Consulting has been engaged to manage this search. NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS PLEASE 

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.