Structural Engineer

Senior Engineer - Construction Services

Legacy Engineering is a woman-owned civil engineering firm specializing in land development design, geotechnical services, construction materials testing and inspections, land surveying, planning consulting, and environmental services. Headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia, we serve clients throughout the Commonwealth and beyond.

Design Solutions That Get Built.

As our Construction Services practice continues to grow, we're seeking an experienced Senior Engineer - Construction Services to provide technical leadership during construction, solve complex field engineering challenges, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, buildable solutions.

This role is ideal for an experienced civil engineer who enjoys working directly with contractors, owners, and project teams to solve real-world engineering problems. You'll provide construction engineering support, evaluate field conditions, develop innovative solutions, and help guide projects from design through successful completion.

If you're looking for more than a traditional design role and want the opportunity to make a direct impact on how projects are built, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Legacy Engineering?

At Legacy Engineering, structural engineers are involved from the earliest planning stages through construction.

You'll collaborate daily with geotechnical engineers, civil engineers, surveyors, construction inspectors, contractors, and developers to create practical, buildable solutions for real-world projects.

You'll have opportunities to:

• Design retaining walls and foundation systems.
• Solve complex construction engineering challenges.
• Work on major commercial, industrial, municipal, and data center projects.
• Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Develop innovative structural solutions.
• Expand your technical expertise beyond traditional building design.
• Grow your career within one of Virginia's fastest-growing engineering firms.

Projects You'll Work On

Projects may include:

• Data Centers
• Commercial Developments
• Industrial Facilities
• Mixed-Use Communities
• Residential Developments
• Schools
• Municipal Infrastructure
• Utility Structures
• Transportation Improvements
• Equipment Foundations
• Retaining Walls
• Deep Foundations
• Shallow Foundations
• Specialty Structural Components
• Construction Engineering Support

Position Summary

The Structural Engineer provides structural engineering services supporting land development, geotechnical engineering, and construction engineering projects.

This position focuses on the design of retaining walls, shallow and deep foundation systems, miscellaneous structural elements, existing structure evaluations, and engineering support during construction.

The ideal candidate enjoys practical engineering, multidisciplinary collaboration, and seeing projects through construction.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design retaining walls for commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential developments.
• Design shallow and deep foundation systems.
• Prepare structural calculations and engineering reports.
• Design miscellaneous concrete and steel structural components.
• Review structural shop drawings and contractor submittals.
• Evaluate existing structures and provide engineering recommendations.
• Provide engineering support during construction.
• Assist project managers with construction engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with geotechnical engineers to develop foundation recommendations.
• Coordinate with civil engineers, surveyors, architects, and contractors.
• Participate in project meetings with clients and contractors.
• Review engineering plans for quality, constructability, and technical accuracy.
• Assist with proposal preparation and project scoping.
• Mentor junior engineers as experience grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis or closely related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
• Minimum 5 years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience designing retaining walls and foundation systems.
• Strong understanding of reinforced concrete, steel, and structural analysis.
• Familiarity with current building codes and structural design standards.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Experience

Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:

• Retaining Wall Design
• Foundation Design
• Deep Foundations
• Shallow Foundations
• Existing Structure Evaluations
• Miscellaneous Structural Design
• Earth Retention Systems
• Construction Engineering
• Commercial Development
• Municipal Infrastructure
• Data Centers
• Industrial Facilities
• Structural Rehabilitation
• Contractor Support
• Value Engineering

What Makes Someone Successful

The ideal candidate:

• Enjoys solving practical engineering challenges.
• Takes ownership of projects from concept through construction.
• Communicates effectively with clients and contractors.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Produces technically sound, constructable designs.
• Is curious, motivated, and committed to continuous learning.
• Wants to help grow a multidisciplinary engineering practice.

Benefits

• 8 Paid Holidays
• 15 days of PTO
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage including a low cost employee medical option
• HSA and FSA plans available
• Employer paid Short Term, Long Term, Life and AD&D Insurance plans
• 401k plan with up to 5% match
• Continuing education and certifications provided
• And many more great benefits including numerous sponsored company events

Compensation for this position is $110,000 to $150,000/Annually, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Legacy Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team.

Legacy Engineering is an E-Verify employer and uses E-Verify to check work authorizations of every employee during our hiring process.

Legacy Engineering es un empleador que participa en E-Verify y utiliza E-Verify para verificar la autorización de trabajo de cada empleado durante nuestro proceso de contratación.

*No recruiters or staffing agencies, should contact Legacy Engineering about this role.