Trilon Group

Structural Engineering Practice Lead

144 Emeryville Dr Suite 200, Cranberry Township, PA, Cranberry Township, PA 16066

On-site · Full-time

First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026

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The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of more than 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions.

Due to MSG's continued growth, we’re expanding our Transportation Engineering services in Pennsylvania and developing a dedicated Structures group within our Hermitage, Cranberry, and Waynesburg offices. We are seeking a Structure/Bridge Practice Leader to guide bridge and structural engineering efforts, lead project delivery, and develop technical talent. This role offers an opportunity to shape a growing practice and provide leadership on a variety of structural transportation projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead structural design and analysis for bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other transportation-related structures.
Prepare structural calculations, design reports, load ratings, design plans, and specifications.
Oversee production of structural drawings and coordinate with roadway, traffic, geotechnical, and survey teams.
Manage multiple structural projects, including budgets, schedules, and client communication.
Review the work of junior engineers and provide mentorship, training, and technical direction.
Conduct quality control reviews to ensure compliance with PennDOT standards, AASHTO LRFD, and applicable codes.
Support proposals, project scoping, and business development activities as MSG expands its structural practice in PA.
Attend coordination meetings with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
Lead efforts to improve structural design processes, workflows, and team development.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis or related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) required; Structural Engineer (SE) licensure preferred.
15+ years of structural engineering experience with bridges or transportation structures.
Experience with PennDOT design criteria and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
Proficiency in structural analysis software such as LEAP Bridge, STAAD, LARSA, SAP2000, or equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams.
Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience delivering PennDOT or local agency projects.
Experience conducting load ratings and complex structure analysis.
Ability to support and grow a new structural engineering team in a developing market.

Benefits

401(k) w/ company match
Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!

It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.

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