Senior Structural Engineer 4 - Ruther Glen, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc•Caroline County , MD

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Structural Engineer is responsible for the structural design, analysis, and integration of systems that support complex electrical and mechanical modules, including prefabricated skids, equipment enclosures, modular power systems, and integrated infrastructure assemblies. This role ensures structural integrity, constructability, transportability, and long-term performance of modules supporting mission-critical operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
8+ years of structural engineering experience
Experience designing structures supporting electrical and mechanical equipment
Proficiency with structural analysis software (SAP2000, RAM, IDEA, StatiCa, Tedds, Mathcad)
Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Experience with modular construction or skid-mounted systems
Experience designing for lifting and transportation loads
Experience in mission-critical facilities or industrial infrastructure
Familiarity with design-build or EPC delivery models

Responsibilities

Design structural systems supporting complex electrical and mechanical modules, including E-houses, mechanical skids, and packaged systems
Perform structural analysis for static, dynamic, seismic, wind, vibration, lifting, and transportation loads
Design steel and reinforced concrete frames, bases, foundations, and anchorage systems
Develop and review structural calculations, drawings, and specifications
Coordinate with electrical and mechanical engineers to ensure structural compatibility
Support modularization strategies including shop fabrication, transport, lifting, and installation
Review vendor drawings and equipment data for structural impacts
Support fabrication, installation, and commissioning activities
Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (AISC, ACI, ASCE, IBC, OSHA, UFC where applicable)
Address safety-critical considerations including fatigue, redundancy, and progressive collapse
Support development of structural standards and best practices for modular systems
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers
Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews
Interface with fabricators, contractors, and external partners