Senior Structural Engineer – Forensics & Facility Performance | Dallas, TX

IMEG is a 100% employee-owned firm offering big-firm resources with local-team relationships and a unified culture. We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Dallas team, specializing in forensic investigations, facility assessments, historic preservation, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse.

About the role

In this position, you will lead complex projects involving the evaluation, repair, and transformation of existing buildings and structures across Dallas-Fort Worth and broader Texas markets. You will support project management, engineering analysis, design, and implementation oversight while working within project budgets, mentoring team members, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations. This role involves active participation in civic, education, aviation, infrastructure, and facility assessment projects, contributing to sustainable design goals including SE2050.

Location: Dallas or Fort Worth, TX. This is a full-time hybrid role with up to 20% travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for the analysis of structural systems.
• Create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations to meet code requirements and IMEG standards using engineering software and tools.
• Perform site assessments and generate detailed analysis and technical reports.
• Interact with clients to understand their needs, gather project requirements, communicate technical information effectively, and build client relationships through professional communication.
• Provide in-process design reviews of structural system design, calculations, specifications, and project correspondence.
• Implement IMEG quality control processes to ensure engineering designs and solutions meet industry standards and client requirements.
• Provide technical training and mentoring, and assist in resolving field issues with minimal support from senior staff.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in structural engineering, and contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG.
• Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work and conduct yourself in an ethical and professional manner.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, architects, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals.
• Participate in project interviews and presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering, or equivalent (required).
• Professional Engineer (PE) License (required).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the building design consulting industry (12 years preferred).
• Mastery of design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in producing technical plans and specifications.
• Proficiency in principles of mechanics and materials, load paths, design techniques, and design standards for steel, concrete, wood, and masonry.
• Strong training, mentoring, and leadership skills.
• Ability to perform final quality control checks in your area of expertise.
• Ability to sell work and develop client relationships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to clearly communicate technical information orally and in writing to individuals or groups.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and demonstrate effective team-building skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness to adapt to new challenges.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to travel up to 20% with occasional overnight stays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (MS) in Structural Engineering.

About the Team

The Texas structural team supports civic, education, aviation, infrastructure, and facility assessment work across Dallas-Fort Worth and broader Texas markets. The team specializes in public-sector and existing-building projects, including forensics, facility condition assessments, historic preservation/adaptive reuse, detention/courthouse work, and parking garage restoration.

Recent projects include:

• Tarrant County / Fort Worth, TX / Law Enforcement Training Center (Government).
• City of Fort Worth / Fort Worth Convention Center Phase 2 - New Construction (Government).

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned (ESOP) with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing.
• IDEA Program: A firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology.
• PE, SE, and other license exam prep and support, with a clear path from EIT to PE.
• Dress for Your Day and Responsible Time Off (RTO) for eligible senior roles.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with preventive care at 100%, plus a $50/month wellness credit and Calm subscription.
• Year-round Employee Recognition Committee that builds culture at every office.
• MEG: An AI-powered assistant to help navigate workflows, access project and people data, and find information quickly.
• Comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and tuition reimbursement assistance.
• Eligibility to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on the first day of employment.