Senior Structural Engineer, PE, SE

EXP US Services • Chantilly, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

exp Federal is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with design-build and infrastructure experience to join its growing team. The role supports federal clients and involves leading structural engineering and project work from concept and schematic design through construction documents, construction, and commissioning. The position may serve as project manager or structural lead and includes project and construction administration, technical documentation, staff review, client service, marketing and business-development support, and assessment of existing structures. The role is hybrid and is based in Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; or Chantilly, Virginia. Travel, including international travel, is required. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 15 or more years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred.
• NCEES record to obtain PE licensure in other states.
• Proficiency with building and design codes, including IBC, ASCE, ACI, and AISC.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Experience with structural systems, including steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, cold-formed, and pre-engineered metal building structures, as well as general construction practices.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and collaborate across multiple projects.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, client-focused, and a positive team player.
• Ability to travel, including internationally, for projects.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Excellent safety awareness.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the Whole Building Design Guide, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS).
• Past Department of Defense and federal work, with experience in blast design and progressive collapse.
• Experience with the design-build project approach.
• Structural Engineer (SE) license.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of technical documentation, specifications, drawings, requisitions, proposals, and presentations for federal clients.
• Perform project and construction administration as project manager or structural lead.
• Manage project labor estimates, communications, budget monitoring and inputs, deliverables, and project delivery standards.
• Provide project engineering from concept and schematic design through construction documents, construction, and commissioning.
• Evaluate technical staff work and provide feedback based on client needs.
• Approve discipline and layout design criteria documents.
• Assist the Marketing Team with solicitations.
• Support business development by writing project summaries and preparing discipline-specific fee estimates and assumptions for potential projects.
• Foster commitment to internal and external client service.
• Research information to assist designers in selecting and specifying materials, products, and equipment.
• Review contract solicitation documents.
• Oversee or conduct existing-condition surveys of structural systems to develop renovation strategies and document and evaluate existing systems.
• Assess existing buildings structurally based on historical documents.
• Perform advanced structural analysis modeling using finite-element-based programs.
• Travel, including abroad, as required for projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options, including company HSA funding contributions.
• Company-sponsored long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%.
• Wellness reimbursement for fitness memberships and other qualified programs.
• Pre-tax funds for qualified transportation and parking expenses.
• Learning and Development tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Generous paid time off policy.

What This Job Offers

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