Structural Engineer

About the role

Advance your structural engineering career where your work strengthens communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll design and support construction of diverse structures for public and private clients, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and grow within a company consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. If you’re ready to apply your technical expertise to complex structural challenges while mentoring others and delivering exceptional client service, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for industrial, commercial, municipal, marine, institutional, residential, and energy projects
• Design a variety of structures, including treatment plants, bulkheads, piers, wharves, bridges, buildings, drainage and water-control structures, marinas, pump stations, monuments, and specialty equipment foundations
• Prepare construction documents, including drawings in Revit and AutoCAD, calculations, technical specifications, and design deliverables
• Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, local amendments, and project standards
• Perform structural condition assessments of existing structures and prepare detailed reports
• Provide construction administration services, including submittal reviews, site visits, contractor coordination, and responses to technical questions
• Coordinate regularly with clients, project managers, and other design disciplines throughout project delivery
• Perform peer reviews of calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports
• Mentor and support engineers and engineering interns within the structural department
• Manage project tasks to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural focus
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Structural Engineer (SE) certification strongly preferred
• 8+ years of structural design experience
• Proficiency with structural analysis and finite element modeling software, primarily RISA and SAP2000
• Strong knowledge of structural design principles and experience with concrete, wood, structural steel, and masonry
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Mathcad, Excel, and ENERCALC
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and project teams
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize workflow, and complete tasks within budget
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to perform field work for assessments and construction observation in a variety of environments
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Willingness to periodically travel to other offices

Pay

Competitive salary plus performance bonus

Benefits

• Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
• Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance
• Thomas & Hutton University and professional development opportunities

Schedule

On-site: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.