Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer

Trillium is seeking a Structural Engineer PE in Pittsburgh! This Direct-Hire opportunity is seeking a seasoned Structural Engineer with their PE to lead a small team of engineers. Join a well-established engineering organization where you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality structural designs for a diverse portfolio of projects and clients. This position offers the opportunity to lead projects from concept through completion while collaborating closely with project managers, engineers, designers, contractors, and clients. The ideal candidate will enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, mentoring others, and making a direct impact on project success.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and independent Professional Engineer looking to advance their career in a collaborative environment. Successful candidates will bring strong technical expertise in structural design, a commitment to client service, and a passion for developing innovative solutions while helping guide and develop junior engineering staff. The selected engineer must be capable of reading and interpreting structural drawings, utilizing common engineering design and analysis software, and taking responsibility for reviewing and stamping approved engineering plans.

Responsibilities:

• Lead structural engineering and design efforts for a variety of projects
• Prepare, review, and approve structural designs and construction documents
• Stamp approved engineering plans as the Engineer of Record
• Read and interpret structural drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and designers to deliver high-quality design solutions
• Coordinate projects with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders
• Develop project specifications and provide technical support to project management teams
• Review shop drawings and technical documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Conduct site visits to evaluate existing conditions and support project execution
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients
• Represent the company at meetings, presentations, public hearings, and project reviews
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff

Schedule is 1st Shift / Monday - Friday / 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. This is a hybrid opportunity / In office 3 days per week. Annual salary is $140,000+, DOE.

Qualifications:

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) with 5-10+ years of structural engineering experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university
• Strong knowledge of IBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC, and applicable building codes and design standards
• Experience designing and detailing steel, wood, concrete, and masonry structures
• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings and construction documents
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit
• Experience with structural analysis and design software including RAM Structural Systems, Enercalc, and STAADPro
• Ability to develop project specifications and review technical documentation
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with a passion for engineering excellence and mentoring others

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trillium's offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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