Senior Structural Engineer

Little Diversified Architectural Consulting • Orlando, FL

14h

About The Position

Little is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for Building Design to join its Orlando, Florida office. The role supports the firm’s engineering capabilities and growth of its Engineering Studios. The successful candidate will have a positive, hands-on, collaborative work style and experience across several building project types, such as civic/government, financial services, retail, high tech/R&D, healthcare, office, interior renovation, higher education, or education.

The engineer will lead structural projects, oversee scope, schedule, and deliverables, coordinate with architects, MEP engineers, contractors, and clients, and review designs while guiding junior engineers and drafters. The role also contributes to project planning, budgeting, and risk assessments, and calls for innovative design, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

Little is a multidisciplinary design firm with architects, engineers, planners, designers, and digital imaging and animation specialists. Its culture emphasizes collaboration, cross-disciplinary teaching and learning, creativity, and sustainable, resilient, and regenerative design. Applicants should submit a resume and project experience for review.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• At least 8 years of professional experience.
• Professional licensure.
• Strong proficiency with Revit.
• Maintain technical competence by staying current on appropriate codes and technologies.
• Thorough understanding of advanced engineering principles and calculations.
• Strong knowledge of construction documentation, specifications, and construction administration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Curiosity, creativity, a passion for problem-solving and critical thinking, and ability to collaborate in a team setting.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Familiarity with design software such as RAM, RISA 3D, ADAPT-Builder, and Enercalc.
• Passion for sustainability; LEED accreditation is a plus.
• Experience with several of the listed project types: civic/government, financial services, retail, high tech/R&D, healthcare, office, interior renovation, higher education, and/or education.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the structural lead on projects, managing scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers, contractors, and clients.
• Conduct design reviews and provide guidance to junior engineers and drafters.
• Participate in project planning, budgeting, and risk assessments.
• Apply innovative design, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

What This Job Offers

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