Project Engineer III

APEX STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING INC • Creve Coeur, MO

5d • $105,000 - $115,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Engineer III is an experienced structural engineer who performs advanced and complex structural engineering assignments under the direction of Project Executives and Project Managers. The role provides significant technical support during project design and construction, applying strong technical judgment, structural analysis and design expertise, and knowledge of construction documents and project coordination.

The engineer contributes to technical development of less-experienced engineers and participates in Apex Technical Advisory Groups to advance the firm’s engineering standards, tools, and technical knowledge. The position also involves ownership of assigned technical work, continued development of advanced engineering expertise, and consistent application of Apex standards, QA/QC procedures, documentation requirements, and project delivery processes.

Apex describes a collaborative environment, challenging projects using Accelerated Project Deliver™, amenities including a gym, golf simulator, and coffee house/café, and a family-friendly hybrid work schedule. The company also highlights paid parental leave, tuition assistance, health and wellness offerings, generous vacation, sick, and personal time, relocation assistance for moves to the Nashville or St. Louis area, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architectural Engineering from an accredited university.
• Typically four or more years of relevant structural engineering experience with progressively increasing technical responsibility.
• Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure required, as applicable to the position and jurisdiction.
• Demonstrated proficiency in analysis and design of structural building systems using steel, concrete, masonry, and other applicable structural materials.
• Strong understanding of structural load development, load paths, gravity and lateral systems, and interactions among structural components in a building system.
• Proficiency with ASCE 7 and applicable building codes and material design standards, including the ability to research, interpret, and apply provisions to complex conditions.
• Proficiency with Apex’s preferred structural analysis and design software and ability to develop, review, and evaluate three-dimensional structural analysis models.
• Strong understanding of structural analysis behavior and ability to independently evaluate the reasonableness of results, identify unusual behavior, and determine next steps.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting architectural and structural construction documents and developing coordinated structural designs.
• Working knowledge of MEP/FP and other discipline drawings and ability to identify their effects on and interfaces with structural design.
• Ability to develop clear, organized, comprehensive structural calculations and engineering documentation using appropriate engineering judgment.
• Ability to independently evaluate structural design alternatives and identify practical solutions based on technical, constructability, coordination, and project requirements.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate structural requirements effectively with architects, consultants, contractors, and other project participants.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, engineering judgment, attention to detail, and ability to work through complex technical issues.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance, mentorship, and constructive feedback to less-experienced engineers.
• Ability to review engineering work for technical accuracy, completeness, and consistency with project requirements and Apex standards.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned technical responsibilities while recognizing when issues require direction from a Project Manager, Project Executive, or senior technical resource.
• Commitment to continued technical development and contributing to Apex engineering standards, technical resources, and knowledge-sharing efforts.
• Diploma/Certificate.
• American citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform advanced structural analysis and design for complex structural components and building systems using applicable codes, standards, and engineering principles.
• Develop, review, and evaluate complex structural analysis models, including three-dimensional gravity and lateral building models, using appropriate modeling assumptions, loads, boundary conditions, and design parameters.
• Evaluate analysis results using engineering judgment and investigate unusual behavior, load distribution, forces, reactions, deflections, stability concerns, or modeling conditions.
• Develop and evaluate structural design solutions for complex conditions, considering performance, constructability, efficiency, coordination, and project requirements.
• Interpret and apply ASCE 7, IBC, AISC, ACI, TMS, SJI, and other applicable codes and standards, including provisions requiring engineering judgment or interpretation.
• Develop, review, and finalize structural calculations and engineering documentation for completeness, consistency, assumptions, design criteria, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Interpret architectural, structural, and other construction documents and use project information to develop coordinated structural designs.
• Review architectural and MEP/FP drawings and models to identify structural impacts, equipment loads, penetrations, clearances, support needs, coordination requirements, and potential conflicts.
• Coordinate structural design requirements with architects, consultants, and other engineering disciplines and help resolve multidisciplinary coordination issues.
• Develop engineering information for structural drawings and models and coordinate with BIM/modeling team members on complex detailing, modeling, and documentation requirements.
• Review structural drawings and models for consistency with calculations, design intent, project requirements, and Apex standards.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and other construction-phase documentation; independently evaluate routine technical issues and assist with more complex issues.
• Participate in external project meetings and technical coordination discussions with architects, consultants, contractors, and clients as directed by the Project Manager or Project Executive.
• Communicate technical concepts, structural requirements, engineering concerns, design decisions, and proposed solutions to technical and non-technical participants.
• Identify technical issues, incomplete information, coordination and constructability concerns, and other conditions affecting structural design; communicate them with recommendations to the Project Manager or Project Executive.
• Provide technical support to Project Managers and Project Executives in evaluating design alternatives, constructability, technical risks, and complex engineering issues.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Project Engineer I and Project Engineer II team members in calculations, analysis modeling, design methods, software, codes, and Apex standards.
• Review work prepared by less-experienced engineers when assigned and provide constructive technical feedback.
• Contribute lessons learned, recurring technical issues, and improvement opportunities to internal technical discussions and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in Apex Technical Advisory Groups and help improve engineering standards, design tools, calculation procedures, software practices, technical resources, and lessons learned.
• Apply Apex engineering standards, QA/QC procedures, documentation requirements, and project delivery processes throughout assigned work.
• Continue developing advanced expertise in structural systems, codes, analysis methods, constructability, fabrication, erection, and emerging engineering technologies.
• Manage priorities, meet established deadlines, communicate technical concerns early, and deliver accurate and complete assigned engineering work.

Benefits

• Access to a fully equipped gym, golf simulator, and coffee house/café.
• Family-friendly hybrid work schedule.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• $5,000 in annual tuition assistance to pay off student loans.
• Orange Theory membership or access to an in-house gym.
• Three dedicated hours each week for mental and physical health.
• Generous vacation, sick, and personal time.
• Relocation assistance up to $10,000 for moves to the Nashville or St. Louis area.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior