Structural Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

The Structural Engineer is responsible for the design, analysis, and preparation of structural engineering documents for a diverse portfolio of commercial, institutional, industrial, municipal, aviation, healthcare, educational, federal, and mixed-use projects. Working closely with Project Managers, Architects, and multidisciplinary engineering teams, this role develops structural solutions from concept through construction while ensuring compliance with applicable building codes, client requirements, and industry standards.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in structural design, enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, and thrives in a collaborative consulting environment where multiple projects are managed simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for a variety of building types using steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and other structural materials.
• Prepare structural calculations, design reports, specifications, and construction documents.
• Develop structural plans, framing layouts, foundation plans, and structural details using Revit.
• Design foundations, structural framing systems, retaining walls, and other structural components.
• Coordinate structural designs with architects, civil engineers, MEP engineers, contractors, and specialty consultants.
• Utilize structural analysis software to evaluate building performance and optimize structural systems.
• Review project drawings and specifications to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with applicable building codes and engineering standards.
• Participate in design meetings and communicate technical solutions with clients and project teams.
• Assist with construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings and submittals, and performing field observations as required.
• Support structural assessments, renovations, additions, and rehabilitation projects.
• Prepare engineering documentation for permitting and regulatory approvals.
• Maintain project schedules while managing multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to develop practical, efficient, and cost-effective structural solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis or a related engineering discipline.
• 2–6 years of structural engineering design experience.
• Proficiency with Revit required.
• Working knowledge of structural analysis and design principles for commercial and institutional buildings.
• General knowledge of building construction materials, construction methods, and structural systems.
• Ability to prepare structural calculations, construction documents, and engineering reports.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and professional communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative project team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality engineering deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RAM Structural System, ETABS, or similar structural analysis software.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Progress toward obtaining a Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly desirable.
• Experience designing commercial, healthcare, educational, aviation, industrial, municipal, or federal facilities.
• Familiarity with the International Building Code (IBC), ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, NDS, and other applicable structural design standards.
• Experience supporting renovation, rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, or historic preservation projects.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.