Structural Engineer

Job Description

Design the Structures That Build Skylines


For more than 100 years, my client has been one of the nation's premier heavy steel construction contractors, specializing in structural steel erection, bridge construction, crane engineering, custom steel fabrication, and heavy industrial projects. As an AISC-certified fabricator and steel erector with nearly a century of experience, my client has helped deliver landmark projects throughout the Northeast and across the United States.


We're looking for an experienced Structural Engineer to join our engineering team and contribute to the planning, design, and execution of complex structural steel and heavy construction projects. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced construction professionals while solving real-world engineering challenges from concept through completion.


What You'll Do


As a Structural Engineer, you'll collaborate with project managers, estimators, fabrication, and field operations to develop safe, practical, and cost-effective engineering solutions.


Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for structural steel systems
• Design temporary and permanent steel structures for commercial, industrial, bridge, and heavy construction projects
• Develop connection designs and structural calculations
• Prepare engineering reports, calculations, and technical documentation
• Review fabrication and erection drawings for engineering accuracy
• Coordinate with project managers, detailers, fabricators, and field personnel
• Provide engineering support during fabrication and construction
• Respond to RFIs and assist with engineering revisions
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, AISC, OSHA, and project specifications
• Participate in project planning and value engineering initiatives

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 3+ years of structural engineering experience
• Strong understanding of structural steel design
• Experience with structural analysis software such as RISA-3D, RAM, STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, or similar
• Working knowledge of AISC Steel Construction Manual and applicable design codes

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure
• Experience with heavy steel construction, bridge structures, crane support systems, or industrial facilities
• Connection design experience
• Familiarity with fabrication and erection practices
• Experience working with AISC-certified fabrication or erection operations

You'll have the opportunity to work on:

• Structural steel buildings
• Bridge construction and rehabilitation
• Heavy industrial facilities
• Custom steel fabrication
• Tower crane engineering and erection
• Large-scale commercial construction projects

Benefits


We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Competitive Salary (based on experience)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

Join Our Team


If you're passionate about structural engineering, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to work on projects that leave a lasting impact, please apply here or send your resume directly to Zac Lubin at View email address on click.appcast.io

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.