Senior Structural Engineer | St. Louis, MO

IMEG Consultants • Saint Louis, MO

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

IMEG is hiring a Senior Structural Engineer in St. Louis, Missouri, to lead design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer on moderate-to-complex projects. The role also leads design work on larger, high-complexity projects with limited support from senior staff. The engineer works closely with engineers and consultants to provide project direction, engineering solutions, and advice to clients.

The position combines project management, engineering analysis and design, implementation oversight, budget support, staff mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration for structural systems in buildings and other structures. It contributes to sustainable design goals, including SE2050. The role is full-time and hybrid, with travel up to 20%; sponsorship is not available.

The structural team is a large, multi-office group working across healthcare, education, housing, industrial, and public-sector projects in the Midwest and beyond. Work includes new buildings, additions, renovations, crane and foundation studies, civic facilities, and structural support for complex multidisciplinary projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering, or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• At least 7 years of experience in the building design consulting industry.
• Demonstrated leadership traits in the Project Management career path.
• Adept in the technical aspects of the discipline.
• Mastery of technical and analytical skills, including mechanics and materials, load paths, design techniques and standards, steel, concrete, wood, masonry, and structural systems for buildings and other structures.
• Ability to mentor, train, motivate, and lead others.
• Ability to perform final quality control checks in the area of expertise.
• Ability to sell work and develop client relationships.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with individuals and groups.
• Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate effective team-building skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness to adapt to new challenges.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel up to 20%, with occasional overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

• 8 years of experience in the building design consulting industry preferred.
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, oversee, and manage projects of varying size and complexity.
• Assist Project Executives and Client Executives with design scopes of work, proposal fee calculations, and contract reviews.
• Create project schedules with milestone and deadline targets.
• Serve as a point of contact for project teams and clients.
• Create monthly billings, submit financial information to Accounting, and update billing projections and estimated completion percentages.
• Ensure designs comply with owner requirements, IMEG standards, and applicable codes.
• Ensure design milestone deliverables, quality control processes, and construction technical support are completed on time.
• Collaborate with design staff and coordinate project schedules through design and construction.
• Schedule and lead progress meetings and provide meeting documentation.
• Conduct construction site visits; respond to and resolve client and construction concerns; and manage change orders and approvals.
• Train, mentor, and motivate staff while building, maintaining, and developing client relationships.
• Conduct oneself in an ethical and professional manner.

Benefits

• Employee ownership through an ESOP, fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution and year-end profit sharing.
• Professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement.
• PE, SE, and other license exam preparation and support, with a path from EIT to PE.
• Dress for Your Day flexibility.
• Generous paid time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day of employment, with preventive care covered at 100%.
• A $50-per-month wellness credit.
• Calm subscription.
• Flexible schedule.
• Tuition reimbursement assistance.
• Life insurance enrollment available on the first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

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