Senior Structural Engineer
About The Position
A defense-focused design-build firm is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead structural design and analysis across complex projects, primarily supporting Department of Defense (DoD) construction programs. The role manages multiple projects simultaneously, mentors junior engineers, and coordinates with architects, project managers, and construction teams to deliver high-quality structural solutions. Design and analysis comprise approximately 80% of the work, with construction administration comprising approximately 20%. The position is primarily office-based in Jacksonville, Florida, with periodic travel to project job sites.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
- Minimum 15 years of structural engineering design experience, or equivalent experience in industrial construction.
- Proficiency in Revit/Autodesk, RISA Floor, RISA 3D, RISA Foundation, TEDDS, MS Word, and MS Excel.
- Strong understanding of structural building codes and design methodologies across steel, concrete, and masonry.
- Ability to communicate technical design information clearly in written and verbal form.
- Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
- Ability to perform some outdoor site work in varying weather conditions and light manual labor, including lifting over 50 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Department of Defense (DoD) project experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, perform, and review structural calculations, drawings, and specifications for gravity framing, lateral systems, and foundation design.
- Conduct computer analysis and hand calculations for building systems and components, and assemble calculation packages for submittal review.
- Produce structural models, design drawings, and details using Revit.
- Coordinate drawing packages across project disciplines to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Assist with preliminary structural planning and framing strategies.
- Maintain command of project requirements, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), specifications, and plans, and develop strategic design approaches.
- Support design submittals, constructability reviews, cost management, quality control, and approval processes.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers through hands-on project work.
- Review structural submittals for compliance with design documents.
- Provide guidance on construction Requests for Information (RFIs) related to structural design.
- Assist with Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) of work installed during construction.
- Coordinate with architects, project managers, and construction teams across multiple projects.
- Travel to project sites as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
