Structural Engineer & Network Program Manager

About The Luxury Pergola

The Luxury Pergola designs and manufactures high-end, fully extruded aluminum pergola systems built for luxury residential and commercial spaces. With a growing dealer and installer network across North America, we’re redefining outdoor living through precision engineering, craftsmanship, and a lifetime structural warranty — all built in the U.S.

We’re looking for a Licensed Structural Engineer & Network Program Manager who will bridge engineering rigor with business growth. This is a dual purpose role — part engineering lead, part program strategist — supporting our dealer and certified installer ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Structural Engineering Support

• Review and approve site-specific pergola designs, ensuring compliance with local codes, loads, and standards.
  

• Provide stamped structural calculations and documentation for projects in multiple jurisdictions (PE license required).
  

• Collaborate with our internal design and production teams to standardize structural analysis procedures and documentation.
  

• Maintain and update span tables, load charts, and engineering design references for 6063-T6 aluminum systems.
  

Dealer Network Management

• Serve as the technical and operational point of contact for dealer partners, providing structural guidance and business support.
  

• Track dealer growth metrics, installation success rates, and regional coverage opportunities.
  

• Develop reporting and analytics to assess network health, growth opportunities, and training efficacy.
  

• Collaborate with leadership to shape dealer incentive programs, expansion strategies, and performance improvement initiatives.
  

Certified Installer Program

• Oversee the Certified Installer Program — from training curriculum design to field implementation and certification standards.
  

• Conduct virtual and in-person training sessions on installation best practices, structural safety, and compliance.
  

• Manage certification renewals, quality audits, and continuous improvement feedback loops with installers.
  

• Ensure all installer training materials align with structural engineering best practices and brand quality standards.
  

Requirements

Requirements

• Professional Engineer (PE) License — must be active and in good standing in at least one U.S. state (multi-state licensure a plus).
  

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Structural, Civil, or Architectural Engineering.
  

• 5 years of structural engineering experience (aluminum, light framing, or outdoor structures preferred).
  

• Experience with dealer or channel management, or a demonstrated ability to manage multi-partner programs.
  

• Excellent communication skills and comfort working across technical and business domains.
  

• Proficiency with structural design software (e.g., RISA, STAAD, or equivalent) and spreadsheet-based span/load analysis.
  

• Strong organizational and project management skills — ability to balance engineering review, partner support, and program development.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the outdoor structures, architectural products, or building systems industries.
  

• Understanding of extruded aluminum structural behavior and connection design.
  

• Prior experience training installers, contractors, or technical sales teams.
  

• Familiarity with dealer management software or CRM systems (HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.).
  

Benefits

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
  

• Opportunities for professional development and license fee reimbursement.
  

• Direct influence on a growing national brand redefining architectural outdoor living.