Structural Engineer - Construction

Overview This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven structural engineer ready to step into a full design ownership role within a growing, employee-owned multi-discipline AE firm. The organization has built a reputation for operational excellence across retail, food facility, commercial, and specialty structures — offering a career environment where technical contributions translate directly into leadership opportunity and meaningful compensation upside. The incoming Structural Engineer will assume immediate responsibility for design delivery in a high-volume, fast-turnaround commercial practice, working alongside an experienced project team with direct access to decision-making from day one. For engineers who find fulfillment in ownership culture, defined career progression, and compensation structures that reward performance — not tenure — this role represents a rare alignment of role fit, firm stability, and financial trajectory. The position is based on-site at the firm's primary office and requires full in-person commitment. Responsibilities Lead structural design on commercial building projects including retail, food facility, industrial, and specialty structures. Produce complete construction document packages with minimal oversight across fast-turnaround project cycles. Work directly with architects, contractors, and project teams to deliver integrated design solutions. Execute structural analysis using industry-standard software and apply code-compliant engineering judgment. Make independent design decisions on gravity and lateral load systems appropriate to commercial building types. Manage multiple concurrent project assignments, prioritizing workload to meet tight delivery schedules. Collaborate across engineering disciplines within a multi-discipline AE environment. Contribute to the development and mentorship of junior engineering staff as the team expands. Identify and resolve design challenges proactively, minimizing downstream coordination issues. Support continuous improvement of production workflows, standards, and documentation quality. Qualifications Required Six or more years of structural engineering experience on commercial building projects, including retail, food facility, industrial, or specialty structures. Proficiency in Revit as a primary production tool; ability to contribute to a fully in-office, production-focused design environment with minimal onboarding time. Demonstrated ability to work directly with architects, contractors, and clients, making real design contributions rather than administrative support. PE license or actively on the path to licensure; commercially oriented with the ability to own design decisions independently. Bachelor's degree in structural engineering, civil engineering, or a related engineering field. Experience with vertical building structures; candidates with civil, highway, or bridge-focused backgrounds will not be considered. Preferred Proficiency in RISA-3D, RISA Floor, and RISA Foundation as primary structural analysis tools. Experience in retail tenant build-outs or fast-turnaround prototype design, including chain restaurants, convenience stores, and commercial shells. Exposure to specialty structures including precast concrete, cold-formed steel, or structural glass engineering. Background in a multi-discipline architecture and engineering firm environment with experience navigating integrated project delivery. Competencies Technical self-sufficiency — contributes immediately with minimal training Production orientation with high output across accelerated design cycles Proactive problem solver with strong analytical follow-through Outstanding communicator, comfortable with direct client and team interaction Growth mindset anchored in ownership culture and long-term career development Collaborative team contributor with the ability to make courageous design decisions High personal energy and the capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously #J-18808-Ljbffr