Structural Engineer, Design

About the role

SK&A is a large single discipline consulting structural engineering firm in the region, with offices in Potomac, Maryland and Washington, DC. Our team provides a full spectrum of structural engineering services for public and private sector clients with a strong focus on proactive client service and sustainability. Our services include analysis and design of new buildings, renovation and repair of existing structures, and specialized services such as dynamic analysis for wind and seismic design as well as security and force protection issues, building envelope consulting and waterproofing.

Our extensive award-winning portfolio is comprised of projects within urban environments ranging from multi-story commercial, office, and mixed-use buildings to institutional, academic, retail, healthcare, and government facilities. Celebrating our 65th Anniversary in 2025, our organization has a long reputation for success and is proud to be an integral part of some of the region’s largest and most notable commercial development projects. We pride ourselves on our reputation for creative problem solving, and our long-term client relationships, built on an understanding of, and total commitment to achieving, our clients’ goals and vision.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaboration with internal staff, design team members, contractors, and owners, providing effective problem solving and solutions as needed to deliver the client’s program, budget and schedule.
• Effective personal time management and organizational skills as well as a good sense of task prioritization to achieve short- and long-term goals.
• Preparation of analysis and design calculations, and structural drawings and specifications on assigned projects.
• Collaborate with the structural team on commercial, institutional, multi-family residential and mixed-use buildings, utilizing a variety of structural systems including concrete, structural steel, wood, and cold-formed metal.
• Conduct CA phase services including shop drawing reviews, response to requests for information, periodic construction site observation, and occasional specialized structural inspections.
• Perform surveys, evaluations, and feasibility studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Architectural Engineering, with structural concentration. Master’s degree with emphasis in Structural Engineering preferred.
• 2-8 years’ experience in structural engineering consulting and design with mid to large commercial and multi-family housing projects
• Ability to obtain PE/SE licensure within 2 years. Active PE License in candidate’s residing state preferred. SE Licensure a plus.
• Forward looking, proactive planner with proven ability to effectively manage their time and multiple project assignments.
• A commitment to training and mentoring of others.
• Willingness to adapt to the firm operational and technical standards and policies.
• Proven ability to build relationships with clients, co-workers, and contractors.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with project construction document quality control.
• Good understanding of the architectural design process.
• Experience with industry software such ETABS, RAM Concept, RAM Structural Systems, and Revit preferred.

Other Compensation and Benefits

• This position is eligible for overtime pay equal to your hourly rate aka straight time and discretionary semi-annual bonuses.
• SK&A offers comprehensive health care benefits for employees and their family members, nine paid holidays, three weeks of Paid Time Off, accrued over the course of the year, 401(k) / Profit Share, life insurance, group disability insurance, six weeks of paid Parental Leave, travel discounts, health savings accounts for employees enrolled in our medical insurance, tuition assistance, pre-tax commuter benefits, and other life and work wellness benefits.

Application

Please apply via our website at www.skaengineers.com/careers to the Structural Engineer, Design opening located in Potomac, MD or Washington, DC.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

SK&A is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.