Sr. Structural Engineer
Location: Raleigh, NC
Design Complex Structures. Lead High-Impact Projects. Build Your Future.
We're seeking a Sr. Structural Engineer to join a highly respected, employee-owned engineering practice known for delivering innovative structural solutions on some of the industry's most challenging and rewarding projects.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced structural engineer who enjoys technical problem-solving, project leadership, client collaboration, and mentoring the next generation of engineers. You'll work alongside accomplished professionals in a collaborative environment that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous professional growth.
As a Sr. member of the team, you'll contribute to projects spanning a diverse range of markets and building types, helping shape the built environment through thoughtful design and exceptional engineering.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Join a nationally recognized engineering organization known for technical excellence and innovation.
- Become an employee-owner and share in the success of the firm.
- Work on complex and impactful projects that challenge and expand your expertise.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across a variety of building sectors.
- Enjoy meaningful client interaction and project leadership opportunities.
- Grow your career through clearly defined technical and leadership advancement pathways.
- Mentor developing engineers and help shape the future of the profession.
- Be part of a culture that values collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and professional development.
What You'll Do
- Lead the structural analysis and design of a wide variety of building projects from concept through construction.
- Design structural systems utilizing steel, concrete, masonry, and other construction materials.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and key point of contact for clients, architects, contractors, and project stakeholders.
- Participate in project planning, client meetings, design discussions, and construction coordination efforts.
- Guide the preparation of engineering calculations, technical reports, construction documents, and project deliverables.
- Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, perform site visits, and support construction-phase services.
- Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Perform QA/QC reviews and uphold rigorous technical standards across project work.
- Manage multiple projects while maintaining schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through technical guidance, coaching, and professional development support.
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and engineering excellence.
What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- 8+ years of structural engineering experience focused on building design.
- Strong experience with structural analysis, design, and construction documentation.
- Proven ability to lead projects and manage assignments from design through construction.
- Strong understanding of structural systems utilizing steel, concrete, and masonry.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build strong working relationships with clients, architects, contractors, and internal team members.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Structural Engineering or a related field.
- SE license or interest in pursuing licensure.
- Experience mentoring or supervising engineering staff.
- Client management and business development experience.
- Working knowledge of Revit and BIM-based project delivery processes.
- Experience with structural engineering software such as ETABS, SAP2000, SAFE, RAM, RISA, EnerCalc, Adapt, Tekla Structural Designer, or similar platforms.
- Experience supporting construction administration and field activities.
Career Growth & Impact
This position offers the opportunity to take on visible project leadership responsibilities while continuing to deepen your technical expertise. Whether your interests lean toward becoming a recognized technical specialist, managing major projects, developing client relationships, or mentoring future engineers, you'll have the support and resources to shape a career path that aligns with your professional goals.