Senior Structural Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our growing team in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. This individual will play an important role in leading structural engineering projects, supporting client relationships, and contributing to the continued development of the firm's structural engineering practice.

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The successful candidate will bring at least 10 years of structural engineering experience, a strong technical background, and the ability to work collaboratively with professionals across multiple engineering disciplines. This position offers the opportunity to take on increasing leadership responsibilities, mentor developing engineers, and participate in project development and business growth initiatives.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Lead and contribute to the design and evaluation of structural systems for a variety of building and infrastructure projects.
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• Provide technical expertise throughout project development, from initial planning and design through construction.
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• Develop and support technical proposals, project scopes, and engineering solutions.
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• Maintain and strengthen client relationships while providing professional consulting services.
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• Collaborate with business development professionals and discipline leaders to identify and pursue new project opportunities.
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• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership to junior engineers and design staff.
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• Coordinate multidisciplinary projects and work effectively with internal teams, clients, and external project stakeholders.
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• Support the continued growth and development of the structural engineering team.
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
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• Minimum of 10 years of professional structural engineering experience.
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• Demonstrated experience designing structural systems using steel, reinforced concrete, and masonry.
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• Background working on commercial, institutional, federal, or industrial building projects.
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• Experience with both new construction and the evaluation or modification of existing structures.
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• Familiarity with infrastructure-related projects, including utilities, roadway improvements, and site development.
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• Strong technical, organizational, communication, and project coordination skills.
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• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
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• Experience mentoring engineers and participating in client development or business development activities is highly desirable.
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Ideal Candidate

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The ideal candidate is a technically strong structural engineer who is interested in expanding beyond project design into leadership, client engagement, and business development. This individual should be comfortable managing complex assignments, developing professional relationships, mentoring junior staff, and helping grow an engineering practice.