Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer

Location: Omaha, NE Position Type: Contract-to-Hire

Position Overview

Our client is currently seeking a talented and self-motivated Senior Structural Engineer to join their engineering team in Omaha, Nebraska. The ideal candidate will lead exciting industrial steel and concrete structural projects and serve as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the organization.

This role offers the opportunity to take a leadership role in complex industrial projects while providing technical direction, mentoring, design oversight, and engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and provide technical guidance throughout the structural design and engineering process, often serving as the senior reviewer of calculations and structural models.
• Coordinate, review, and approve building design plans while ensuring work complies with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Provide discipline-specific technical expertise, including preparing and delivering training for junior engineering personnel.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, and 2D/3D illustrations to interpret and present complex data, findings, and analyses.
• Prepare comprehensive structural technical reports and presentations explaining research, concepts, findings, and recommendations.
• Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during site investigations and provide input on action plans for moderate- to high-level risk mitigation activities.
• Interact with architects, consultants, clients, and other project stakeholders in a confident and professional manner.
• Be responsible for the design and safety of temporary structures used during construction.
• Consider construction costs, government regulations, potential environmental hazards, and other factors during project planning and risk analysis.
• Perform material takeoffs for structural steel and concrete on industrial projects.
• Develop technical specifications and scopes of work for steel, concrete, and geotechnical materials.
• Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria while exercising sound judgment in making adaptations and modifications.
• Travel to job sites, participate in walkdowns, and provide construction or commissioning support as needed.
• Coordinate with other disciplines, departments, and companies to ensure seamless technical compatibility and completion of engineering tasks safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited four-year college or university, with a focus on structural design coursework.
• 12+ years of structural engineering experience, preferably within the Power and Industrial industry.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration required.
• Structural Engineer (S.E.) registration preferred.
• Experience with structural analysis and design software such as STAAD.Pro, RISA, Enercalc, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with 3D design and viewing software such as Navisworks.
• Experience working on large industrial projects with an understanding of project environments, requirements, and risks.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of engineering, construction, and project management principles.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineering personnel.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project and job sites as required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Aspen Technical Staffing Celebrating 25 Years ~2001-2026~ We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under the law. Assistance with the application process is available upon request.