Senior Structural Project Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer – Vertical

The Structural Team provides expertise and services for all types of building, bridge, and structural related projects. This job is focused on building and structural related design. Project types include, but are not limited to, new building design, building renovations, structural analysis, and building inspections.

JEO is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer – Vertical to lead the planning, analysis, design, and delivery of structural engineering projects for commercial, institutional, industrial, educational, healthcare, and mixed-use building facilities. This senior-level position is responsible for managing projects from concept through construction, serving as a technical leader, maintaining strong client relationships, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in building structural systems, sound engineering judgment, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead structural engineering projects through all phases of development, including planning, design, construction documentation, bidding, and construction administration.
• Perform and oversee structural analysis and design for steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and cold-formed metal structures.
• Develop preliminary structural layouts, identify primary structural systems, and evaluate load paths and constructability considerations.
• Review structural calculations, plans, specifications, reports, and construction documents for technical accuracy, completeness, and code compliance.
• Serve as the primary structural point of contact for clients, architects, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Coordinate project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables across multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide technical guidance on feasibility, constructability, risk mitigation, and cost-effective design solutions.
• Conduct site visits, field observations, and structural assessments of existing and under-construction facilities.
• Review shop drawings, respond to Requests for Information (RFIs), and support construction administration activities.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, QA/QC procedures, and best practices within the structural team.
• Mentor, train, and support the professional development of junior engineers and designers.
• Support business development efforts through client relationship management, proposal development, and participation in industry organizations.
• Stay current with applicable building codes, industry standards, and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum of 8 years of structural engineering experience in building design and construction.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of applicable building codes and standards, including IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, TMS, and NDS.
• Experience performing structural analysis and developing construction documents for a variety of structural systems and materials.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software, Revit, and other industry-standard design and drafting tools.
• Strong technical writing, communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform field investigations and occasional project-related travel.

With offices throughout the Midwest, JEO is proud to offer a robust benefits package designed to support and protect our employees and their loved ones. In turn, we trust these benefits and rewards will amplify the pride and satisfaction you feel as an integral part of JEO. A few of the highlights include competitive salaries, insurance options, vacation/sick/flex time, 401K matching, wellness incentives, comprehensive career development support, an annual bonus program, participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and much more aimed at enriching your experience with us.

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