About this role
Artheon is seeking talented professionals to join our growing team in support of diverse engineering and environmental projects. Whether your background is in civil engineering, environmental science, or infrastructure design, this is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative and innovative environment. About Artheon Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm offering services that rival large organizations while maintaining the personalized client relationships of a boutique firm. With expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high-quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients. Position Summary Artheon is seeking a Director of Structural Engineering to lead and grow our structural engineering practice across New Jersey. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing technical excellence, business development, project delivery, staff development, and the continued expansion of our structural engineering capabilities. The Director will work closely with executive leadership and other practice leaders to develop new client relationships, strengthen existing partnerships, and deliver high-quality structural engineering solutions for transportation, municipal infrastructure, buildings, and other public-sector projects. This individual will serve as both a technical leader and trusted advisor while helping shape the future direction of the firm's structural engineering practice. This role oversees a team of 12+ structural and geotechnical engineers. Reports to: Vice President of Technical Services Leadership & Practice Growth Lead and manage the structural engineering practice, including strategic planning, staffing, financial performance, and business development. Develop and execute growth strategies aligned with the firm's long-term business objectives. Build and maintain relationships with public agencies, municipalities, county governments, state DOTs, and private-sector clients. Identify and pursue new business opportunities while supporting proposal development and client presentations. Collaborate with leadership across transportation, municipal, water resources, construction management, and other disciplines to pursue multidisciplinary projects. Technical Leadership Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for structural engineering projects. Serve as Engineer of Record on complex structural projects when appropriate. Establish engineering standards, best practices, and quality control procedures across the structural team. Guide engineering teams through project planning, design, permitting, and construction support. Review engineering calculations, reports, plans, specifications, and contract documents. Project & Client Management Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction objectives are achieved. Serve as a primary point of contact for key clients and stakeholders. Support project managers in resolving technical challenges and managing project risk. Participate in project planning, resource allocation, and financial forecasting. Team Development Recruit, mentor, and develop structural engineering staff at all experience levels. Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment focused on technical excellence and professional growth. Support employee career development, performance management, and succession planning. Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.