Lead Structural Engineer

Lead Structural Engineer

The Lead Structural Engineer oversees the design and delivery of complex building projects, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with industry standards. This role involves leading the development of detailed models and drawings in AutoCAD and Revit, reviewing shop drawings and submittals, and providing technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle. The engineer conducts on-site assessments, monitors construction activities, and resolves field issues to maintain quality and schedule. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for coordinating with architects, clients, and project teams to achieve successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and delivery of complex building projects.
• Ensure structural integrity and compliance with industry standards.
• Lead the development of detailed models and drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Review shop drawings and submittals.
• Provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct on-site assessments and monitor construction activities.
• Resolve field issues to maintain quality and schedule.
• Coordinate with architects, clients, and project teams.

Essential Skills

• Experience leading a team
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• PE (Professional Engineer) license
• Expertise in structural engineering, structural design, and structural analysis
• Knowledge of concrete and steel design

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering
• Familiarity with structural steel and concrete design

Work Environment

The position is based in a new office space in downtown Grand Rapids, MI. The environment offers the opportunity to start up and lead a structural team for a well-known Midwest firm. Collaboration with other structural partners is encouraged, with partners located in Columbus.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.