Senior Structural Engineer

RQ Construction • Jacksonville, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

RQ Construction, LLC is looking for a highly skilled Senior Structural Engineer to join our expanding Structural Engineering team based in Jacksonville, Florida. In this role, you will play a key part in the structural design and analysis of complex projects, primarily supporting Department of Defense construction programs. Responsibilities include performing structural calculations, creating CAD models, and reviewing drawings to ensure compliance with safety and design specifications. Additionally, you will lead teams, manage budgets, and coordinate with stakeholders to maintain project schedules and quality standards. This position also offers leadership opportunities through team coordination, technical oversight, and project management support, all while contributing to the Mission, Vision, and Values of RQ. At RQ Construction, we do more than deliver projects, we create career opportunities and execute projects that have lasting impact. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, with offices and active projects across the United States and internationally, our company continues to grow its engineering presence in Jacksonville, FL. As a privately owned design-build organization, we focus on Department of Defense construction projects, providing integrated design, engineering, and construction services from concept through completion. Joining RQ means becoming part of an innovative and collaborative environment where engineers are encouraged to develop professionally, contribute ideas, and work on meaningful projects both domestically and internationally. Our teams partner closely across disciplines to deliver high-quality solutions using modern tools and technologies. As our engineering division continues to expand, this role offers the opportunity to influence standards, improve workflows, and help shape the future direction of the organization.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering required
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in structural engineering design, or equivalent in industrial construction projects required
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, RISA, Revit, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel required
• Ability to travel to project sites as necessary
• All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire.
• Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).

Nice To Haves

• Prior Department of Defense (DoD) project management experience preferred
• Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Performing structural calculations
• Creating CAD models
• Reviewing drawings to ensure compliance with safety and design specifications
• Leading teams
• Managing budgets
• Coordinating with stakeholders to maintain project schedules and quality standards
• Team coordination
• Technical oversight
• Project management support

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions

What This Job Offers

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