Structural Engineering Project Manager (Buildings)

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of exciting structural engineering projects involving commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.
• Enjoy the opportunity to lead building design projects, solve complex engineering challenges, and make a lasting impact on the built environment.
• Join a collaborative, close-knit engineering team where your expertise, ideas, and leadership are genuinely valued.
• Receive excellent benefits, including employer-paid healthcare, company-funded 401(k) contributions, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
• Advance your career with company-paid professional licensing, continuing education, and specialized training.
• Enjoy primarily office-based structural design work with occasional field visits to see your projects firsthand.

Location

Phoenix, AZ | On-site

Join our Phoenix-based engineering team in a collaborative office environment, with approximately 10% to 15% of your time spent conducting field inspections and visiting project sites throughout the Greater Phoenix area.

Note

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, a PE license with Arizona registration or eligibility to obtain Arizona registration within 6 months, and 4+ years of building structural engineering/design experience. This position focuses specifically on building structures. Experience limited to bridges, highways, or transportation infrastructure does not qualify.

About Us

Confidential Employer

We are an established structural and forensic engineering firm delivering innovative design, consulting, and engineering solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Our success comes from combining technical excellence with personalized service and a collaborative team culture. We believe in investing in our engineers, supporting their professional growth, and giving them the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects.

Job Description

• Lead structural engineering and design projects for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.
• Prepare and review structural calculations, construction drawings, and engineering details.
• Design building systems and structural elements using steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and cold-formed steel.
• Oversee projects from initial design through construction, ensuring quality, code compliance, and timely delivery.
• Review construction submittals, respond to RFIs, and resolve design and construction challenges.
• Review and seal structural calculations and construction documents as authorized by your professional license.
• Perform occasional building inspections and field assessments to support project requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors, and internal engineering teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a supportive, knowledge-sharing environment.
• Help strengthen client relationships and identify opportunities for continued growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license with Arizona registration or eligibility to obtain it within 6 months.
• 4+ years of structural engineering and design experience involving buildings.
• Experience with commercial, industrial, or residential structural systems.
• Knowledge of structural calculations, construction documents, and applicable building codes.
• Ability to manage engineering assignments independently and coordinate effectively with clients.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to conduct occasional field inspections.
• Strong technical communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD, RISA-3D, RAM, Enercalc, Mathcad, or similar engineering software preferred.
• SE license, graduate degree, Engineer of Record experience, and junior engineer mentorship experience are pluses.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great engineering starts with great people. Our team enjoys a welcoming, collaborative culture where quality work, creative thinking, and professional development are encouraged.

We offer employer-paid healthcare, company-funded 401(k) contributions without an employee match requirement, generous paid time off, paid holidays, life and disability insurance, and support for licensing and continuing education.

If you enjoy taking ownership of meaningful building projects, helping other engineers grow, and working with a team that values your expertise, we would love to hear from you!

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance