Engineering Manager, Connection Design Services
Location: Tempe, AZ (Hybrid & Remote Available)
Build a brand-new in-house connection design and PE stamping practice from scratch inside a global engineering firm with 900+ professionals and 50 years of legacy work on the world's most complex steel, mining, and energy projects.
Must-Haves
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license with authority to stamp and seal connection design drawings
- 10+ years in structural or connection design, with 5+ years in a leadership or management role
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering
- Proficiency in engineering design software and genuine interest in AI-assisted workflows and digital innovation
What You'll Do
Lead the transition of connection design from an outsourced model to a scalable in-house function. You'll start hands-on, stamping drawings and supporting estimating, sales enablement, and project delivery.
As the practice grows, you'll recruit and mentor a high-performing engineering team, define standards, and own quality assurance across the North American portfolio.
Partner with sales and tender teams to scope projects, coordinate estimates, and ensure commercial alignment on large-scale infrastructure work.
Integrate Python, automation, and AI workflows into engineering delivery to drive efficiency and set a new bar for the discipline.
What Sets This Role Apart
Greenfield leadership inside an established, well-resourced firm. No inherited team, no legacy playbook, full authority to build the function the right way.
Work spans landmark mining, energy, and infrastructure projects that demand millimeter-precise modeling and detailing.
Nice to Have
- Python or scripting experience
- Steel detailing workflow exposure
- Experience standing up a new function or practice
- Contract discipline (claims, variations, change orders)
Benefits
Comprehensive health and dental, 401(k), EAP, and a collaborative office culture with real investment in your team as you scale it.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently hold an active Professional Engineer (PE) license? (required)
- How many years of leadership or management experience do you have in structural/connection design? (required)
- How many years of experience do you have in using engineering design software in AI-assisted workflows or digital innovation? (required)
- Do you have Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering? (required)
- What are your salary requirements?
- Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
Work Location: Remote
