Sr. Lead Structural Engineer

About the role

This is a direct hire opportunity for a seasoned structural engineer who enjoys leading teams, delivering technical excellence, and partnering with clients to develop solutions, secure new opportunities, and expand long-term relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Support business development by contributing to proposals, fee estimates, and project planning for new opportunities.
• Lead structural design and analysis for buildings and related structures, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Oversee and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams, managing scope, schedule, and deliverables across all project phases.
• Review, seal, and take responsible charge of structural calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Utilize structural analysis and BIM/CAD software (e.g., RISA, RAM SS, ETABS, Enercalc, AutoCAD, Revit) to develop and validate design solutions.
• Interface with clients, architects, contractors, and local authorities to resolve technical issues and maintain strong working relationships.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and quality oversight for junior and mid-level engineers and designers.
• Participate in design reviews, value engineering efforts, and constructability assessments to optimize project outcomes.

Key Requirements

• 10–15 years of progressive structural engineering experience with a focus on building structures or similar projects.
• Proven experience leading structural design on multi-disciplinary projects from concept through construction.
• Strong proficiency with structural analysis and design software (such as RISA, RAM SS, ETABS, Enercalc) and BIM/CAD tools (AutoCAD, Revit).
• Demonstrated project management capability, including planning, scheduling, resource coordination, and budget oversight.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.

Desirable Skills

• Experience leading inter-disciplinary project teams on complex or large-scale projects.
• Formal project management training or certifications (e.g., PMP or equivalent).
• Established relationships with local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) and familiarity with local permitting processes.
• Active involvement in local professional or industry organizations.
• Experience supporting business development, client management, or strategic pursuits.