Structural Engineering Associate I

Associate Structural Engineer Location: Las Vegas, NV
A leading structural engineering consulting firm is seeking an experienced Associate Structural Engineer to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed engineer looking to take on greater project leadership responsibilities while working on complex and high-profile building projects. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, oversee multidisciplinary project teams, contribute to business development efforts, and play a key role in delivering innovative structural solutions.
Position Overview The Associate Structural Engineer will lead projects from conceptual design through construction administration while mentoring junior staff and supporting the continued growth of the practice. This role requires strong technical expertise, project management skills, client-facing experience, and the ability to coordinate effectively with architects, contractors, and consulting teams.
Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Engineering Manage structural engineering projects under the direction of senior leadership.
Develop structural concepts and preliminary framing systems for new and existing buildings.
Evaluate structural material systems and recommend efficient design solutions.
Analyze alternate design approaches for constructability, cost efficiency, performance, and code compliance.
Lead projects through schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration phases.
Design & Technical Delivery Perform structural analysis and design of concrete, steel, masonry, wood, and foundation systems.
Review calculations, plans, specifications, and technical reports for quality and accuracy.
Coordinate drawing production with BIM and drafting teams.
Maintain compliance with applicable building codes, standards, and client requirements.
Respond to RFIs and contractor inquiries.
Evaluate proposed substitutions and value-engineering alternatives.
Conduct site visits and structural observations.
Assist with field issue resolution and construction support services.
Support implementation of office quality-control and design standards.
Assist with proposal preparation, fee development, and project pursuits.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field.
Structural Engineer (SE) license or ability to obtain through reciprocity preferred.
Minimum 8 years of structural building design experience within a consulting engineering environment.
Master's degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
Strong understanding of building systems, structural behavior, and engineering fundamentals.
Demonstrated experience independently designing and delivering building projects.
Strong leadership, client management, and project management abilities.
Mid-rise and high-rise building design.
Reinforced concrete structures.
Post-tensioned concrete systems.
Concrete shear walls.
Steel framing systems.
Mat foundations and deep foundation systems.
Linear dynamic analysis.
Seismic design and analysis.
Complex mixed-use, commercial, hospitality, residential, and institutional structures.
Nonlinear analysis and performance-based design methodologies.
Software & Technical Proficiency Preferred experience includes:
PT Data / PT Plus
Revit
AutoCAD
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
What Makes This Opportunity Attractive Opportunity to work on landmark and technically challenging building projects.
Exposure to business development, client management, and office growth initiatives.
Collaborative and technically focused engineering environment.
Competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits package.

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