Senior Structural Engineer

About the role

At Walker Consultants, we’re not just building structures — we’re engineering solutions that stand the test of time. As a Senior Structural Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of some of our most complex and high-profile projects, leading innovative design strategies and solving tough challenges with creativity and precision.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the planning, budgeting, scheduling, conducting or coordination of detailed phases of the engineering work on a project.
• Serves as lead designer in engineering aspects of a project.
• Assists in training Project Engineers.
• Assists with the acquisition of technical support personnel.
• Performs work which involves conventional engineering practice and may include a variety of complex features, including conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, or difficult coordination requirements.
• Assists the Project Manager during all phases of a project.
• Reviews drawings and specifications and recommends revisions where required.
• Requests and monitors all data pertinent to the project design, including surveys, codes, soils, and other required information.
• Reviews shop drawings for work they have designed. Responds to field questions on design.
• Perform peer reviews.
• Maintain quality, budgets, schedules, etc.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited University, Master's degree preferred.
• 10 years of project engineering and management experience. Registered PE or SE - or the ability to obtain license in 1 year.
• Ability to design solutions to complex engineering problems. Solid knowledge of structural engineering. Strong computer, writing, communication, and team skills are necessary.

Qualifications

• Nice-to-have Skills and Experience: Experience in the design and construction of parking garages.

Benefits

We offer a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support our employees’ well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including:

• Annual discretionary bonus program
• Opportunity to purchase Walker stock - Walker is 100% employee-owned!
• Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance
• Mental wellness benefits
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts
• 529 college savings plan
• A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• 9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays
• 5 days of bereavement leave and PTO
• Donation Bank to help during difficult times
• 100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves
• Paid parental leave that allows an additional week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs
• Paid community involvement hours
• Tuition and licensure reimbursement and sponsorship of professional memberships
• Internal conferences and professional development opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups

Why Walker Consultants?

Walker Consultants holds a storied legacy in parking design, tracing back to its inception in 1965 as a trailblazer in structural engineering and parking design. Drawing from decades of expertise, the company's position as an industry leader is firmly established. By the 1980s, Walker had risen to prominence as the premier parking consulting firm in the United States, offering employees the unique opportunity to contribute to and learn from a distinguished and successful team.

In the face of a swiftly evolving landscape driven by ride apps, novel mobility choices, autonomous and electric vehicles, and sustainability imperatives, our role at the forefront of designing adaptable, efficient, and future-proof parking structures reflects our embrace of innovation and change. As a creative professional within our ranks, you'll contribute your expertise to shaping aesthetically pleasing, technologically advanced parking facilities, encompassing the broader impact of urban planning, traffic management, and sustainability.

Join Us!

We know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right person for this role—or another opportunity on our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.