Senior Structural Engineer

Overview

SSOE provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, offering the advantages typical of a large firm combined with the collaborative and supportive culture commonly associated with smaller organizations. We prioritize an employee-centric atmosphere that fosters a healthy work-life balance, exceptional benefits, and a commitment to continuous learning.

We are seeking a skilled Senior Structural Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative team. As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in leading the design, engineering, and analysis of various cutting-edge structural systems for high-tech or industrial facilities. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about engineering and wants to contribute to the creation of remarkable systems.

AI and Innovation

At SSOE, we don't just talk about the future, we build it. As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you'll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, engineering, and analysis for steel frame and strut-based systems, reinforced concrete structures, foundations, and platforms used in high-tech or industrial facilities. Develop innovative solutions to optimize structural integrity and performance.
• Design and optimize steel structures, including trusses, frames, and other load-bearing elements, with a strong emphasis on efficiency, durability, and safety.
• Analyze existing structures for new loads and provide recommendations for strengthening where required.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations while producing comprehensive technical documentation, reports, and drawings.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software proficiently for modeling, drafting, and detailing structural designs. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate structural designs seamlessly into larger facility plans.
• Performs in a role to provide technical direction and guides, supports, and develops all levels of staff throughout the department, so that we meet the client's expectations, scope, budget, and schedule.
• Identifies, champions, mentors, and coaches the development of our less experienced staff and looks for ways to elevate the technical and professional expertise of the team.
• Nurtures and promotes collaboration, communication, strategy, and support within your current team, multi-disciplinary teams, and inter-company teams to ensure efficiency, quality, and staff resource sharing.
• Apply established design techniques and exercises discernment in adapting and modifying design concepts as needed. Uphold quality control by adhering to company and team design and CAD standards.
• Perform field verifications / site walks to identify, verify, resolve, and incorporate solutions into design packages. May troubleshoot design problems in the field during construction.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Engineering (with structural emphasis) from an ABET accredited institution.
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) is required. Structural Engineer (SE) licensure is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of structural design codes and standards, including ASCE, AISC, and ACI.
• Experience with structural analysis software such as RISA.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building codes, including seismic provisions, is required.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD is required.
• Experience performing field verifications and site walks to identify, verify, resolve, and incorporate solutions into design packages. Ability to troubleshoot design problems in the field.
• Salary Range: $115,000 - $150,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
• Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), opportunities for professional development and training, PTO, & paid holidays.