Sr. Structural Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Structural EngineerShape Landmark Projects. Advance Your Career.

Join a nationally recognized engineering practice where you'll play a key role in designing some of the most complex and impactful building projects in the market. This is an opportunity to work alongside talented engineers, architects, developers, and contractors while contributing to innovative structural solutions for large-scale commercial developments.

From healthcare facilities and office towers to sports venues and other signature structures, you'll help deliver projects that shape communities and leave a lasting impact. We're looking for a collaborative, technically strong structural engineer who enjoys solving challenging design problems, building client relationships, and taking on increasing leadership responsibilities.

What You'll Do

• Lead and contribute to the structural design of large-scale commercial building projects, including office, healthcare, sports, and mixed-use developments.
• Perform structural analysis and design for steel, concrete, and other structural systems in accordance with applicable codes and industry standards.
• Develop construction documents and structural models using Revit, BIM, and other advanced design technologies.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Manage project tasks, schedules, budgets, and client expectations while ensuring the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff.
• Participate in client meetings and help build long-term relationships through exceptional service and technical expertise.
• Contribute to innovative, practical, and efficient design solutions that balance performance, constructability, and value.
• Support projects across the United States and, when applicable, international markets.

What We're Looking For

• 6–11 years of structural engineering experience focused on building design.
• Experience working on large commercial, healthcare, sports, institutional, or mixed-use projects.
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural Engineering emphasis.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong background in structural analysis and design of building structures.
• Proficiency with Revit and experience working within BIM-enabled project environments.
• Demonstrated project management experience and progressive career advancement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a client-focused mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a project engineer or project manager on complex building projects.
• EIT certification prior to obtaining PE licensure.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary design teams.
• Familiarity with building enclosure, parking, transportation, infrastructure, or related design disciplines.
• Passion for innovative structural solutions, emerging technologies, and continuous professional development.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on high-profile, technically challenging building projects with construction values exceeding $25M.
• Collaborate with industry-leading engineers and design professionals.
• Gain exposure to diverse project types, including healthcare, commercial, sports, institutional, and mixed-use developments.
• Enjoy a culture that values technical excellence, innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Take on increasing leadership and project management responsibilities as your career progresses.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and strong long-term advancement potential.

If you're a structural engineer looking to work on complex, high-impact projects while continuing to grow your technical and leadership skills, we'd love to connect with you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Walter P Moore is an international company of engineers, architects, innovators, and creative people who solve some of the world’s most complex structural and infrastructure challenges. Providing structural, diagnostics, civil, traffic, parking, transportation, enclosure, WPM technology and construction engineering services, we design solutions that are cost- and resource-efficient, forward-thinking, and help support and shape communities worldwide. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, our 1000+ professionals work across 26 U.S. offices and 9 international locations.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Raleigh,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.