Ayres Associates
A multi‑discipline engineering and architecture firm delivering infrastructure, environmental, geospatial, and MEP solutions nationwide.
Lead structural engineer supervising staff, projects, and client relations.
15 days ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Waukesha, WI
Office Full-Time
Company Size
400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Construction Services
Environmental Services
Surveying
Transportation
Planning
Sector Specialisms
Architecture
Environmental
General Civil
Geospatial
Structural Design & Inspection
Survey
Traffic
Transportation
Role
Description
project management
qaqc oversight
technical planning
contract review
technical writing
client management
- To develop client relationships; identify, pursue, win structural projects.
- Support and participate in the supervision, development, and mentorship of staff.
- Provide initial review of contracts developed by others on your team for ultimate review and approval by the structural group manager.
- Manage projects including overseeing the production of all project work, ensuring that the work is produced on schedule, profitably, and in conformance with the quality standards of Ayres Associates.
- Travel to various Ayres offices as needed to support staff and projects.
- To make hiring recommendations as the discipline grows and be instrumental in the career development staff within the discipline.
- Develop technical approaches, fee estimates, and contracts for approval by the group manager.
- Provide oversight of projects within your team including QAQC, resource allocation, and technical advice.
- To contribute to the overall leadership of the Structural group.
- To manage clients and resources for structural-related projects.
- Take the lead in successfully marketing and winning structural projects.
- Perform technical writing (proposals, memos, reports, presentations, etc.)
- Actively engage in local, statewide, and/or national professional organizations.
- Build and maintain respectful working relationships with fellow co-workers and leaders within the company.
- Manage clients.
- Participate in office-wide social events.
- Provide input to division leadership for the development of an annual business plan and budget for the group.
- Lead regularly scheduled team meetings to discuss projects, pursuits, workload, and resource utilization.
Requirements
structural engineering
civil degree
pe
financial management
project management
communication
- Demonstrated and recognized expertise in structural engineering.
- Ability to work independently and with other team members in multiple offices.
- A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
- Ability to travel throughout the year.
- Professional Engineer registration.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
- Solid understanding of financial project management.
- An advanced degree (MS or higher) in structural engineering, business administration, or related field is beneficial, but not required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Aptitude to coaching and mentoring others.
- Proven success in meeting client expectations, profitably managing projects, maintaining design schedules, and adhering to applicable regulations.
Benefits
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
- Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
- PTO, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1959 Founded
Year of Establishment
The company was established in 1959 with a bold vision and five engineers in Eau Claire, WI.
#250 Ranking
ENR 2023 Top A/E Firm
Ranked among the top 500 architecture and engineering firms by ENR since 1972.
12 Offices
Nationwide Presence
Operates from 12 offices across the U.S., providing regional insight and national reach.
Thousands Delivered
Projects Completed
Over decades, thousands of projects have been designed and delivered, ranging from infrastructure to MEP facilities.
- Specializes in transportation design, water resources engineering, geospatial mapping, environmental science, and MEP services.
- Civil and municipal work supports critical infrastructure, such as roadways, rivers, and levee systems.
- Blends sustainability with industrial scale through solar energy and anaerobic digestion projects in Los Angeles.
- Headquartered in Eau Claire, with a focus on surveying, mapping, and landscape architecture from its largest office.
- A 2025 funding round supports further growth, reflecting confidence in their multidisciplinary expertise.
Culture + Values
- We provide smart, creative solutions.
- Each team member is personally invested in the success of what we do.
- We have a 'go-getter' attitude.
- Our culture is open, and our leadership is transparent.
- We encourage curiosity about others and skill in inviting others to share their perspectives.
- We work with clients as partners.
- Our core values are Ingenuity, Integrity, and Intelligence.
Environment + Sustainability
258th Ranked
Design Consulting Firm Ranking
Ranked among the top design consulting firms, emphasizing minimizing office environmental footprint.
- Ensure enduring infrastructure for future generations without compromising the natural environment or communities.
- Incorporate sustainable technologies where applicable, providing employees with resources on sustainable design best practices.
- Offer sustainable services including Building, Benchmarks, EV Charging, Geothermal, Green Communities, Net Zero, and Photovoltaic (PV).
- Offices prioritize energy-saving and waste-reducing practices: stormwater-neutral parking, native landscaping, low-flow toilets, natural lighting sensors, energy-efficient appliances, monthly lights-out day, and discouraging personal heaters.
- Vehicles fleet optimized through regular tire and air-filter maintenance, annual tune-ups, and load reduction.
- Adopt recycling and reuse practices: no foam cups, non-disposable utensils, green-seal cleaning products, microfiber cloths, recycled paper, scrap reuse, recycling cans, batteries, and plastics 1–7.
Inclusion & Diversity
87%
Employee Inclusivity
87% of employees feel the company is inclusive.
87%
Employee Comfort
87% of employees feel comfortable and confident being themselves at work (Energage survey).
87%
Inclusivity Score
87% of employees perceive the company culture as inclusive.
- Gender statistics: not publicly disclosed.