Senior Structures Engineer

Trilon Group•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

If you’re a Senior Structures Engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges and still wants to enjoy the people you work with every day, you’ll feel right at home here. We’re a fun, dynamic team that values collaboration just as much as technical excellence—where smart ideas are shared openly, support is real, and no one operates in a silo. You’ll have the opportunity to lead meaningful projects, mentor talented engineers, and keep growing your own expertise in an environment that trusts your judgment and encourages innovation. Around here, we take our work seriously, but not ourselves—and we genuinely have each other’s backs.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science from an ABET-accredited university in Civil or Structural Engineering
Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer and/or Structural Engineer
10+ years post registration structural engineering experience
15+ years of relevant bridge design and plans production experience, which may include reinforced concrete bridges, prestressed/post-tensioned concrete bridges, steel plate and box girder bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, sign/signal structures, sound barrier walls, and other transportation-related structures
Experience using a variety of bridge design software that may include FB Multi-Pier, Leap Bridge Concrete, Smartbridge, LARSA, CSI, STAAD, MDX, Shoring Suite, Atlas, and the NCDOTDOT suite of NCDOT MathCAD analysis worksheets
Proficiency in Microstation, GEOPAK, OpenBridge Modeler, AutoCAD and/or CADD platforms to produce transportation structure designs and plans
Ability to do 3D modeling in OpenBridge Modeler is a plus
Familiarity with structural/bridge design process through the application of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
Ability to guide junior staff as well as participate in the design and detailing of all aspects of small- to large-scale multi-discipline bridge projects of varying technical complexity
Construction specialty engineering experience is a plus
Experience with post-tensioning applications is a plus
Experience with straddle bent design is a plus
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and time management skills
Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
Valid driver’s license with approved/acceptable driving history

Nice To Haves

Masters (MSE/MSCE) in Civil/Structural Engineering
PE and/or SE certification in North Carolina or the ability to obtain North Carolina Registration
Familiarity with structural/bridge design process through the application of the NCDOT Structures Manual and NCDOT Construction Specifications

Responsibilities

Develop structural calculations and produce engineering drawings for both Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects related to bridge and transportation structures.
Perform and direct engineering alternatives investigations through the collection and analysis of data, performing calculations, and evaluation of alternate solutions.
Prepare written technical reports.
Support construction phase of projects, including responding to RFI’s, review of shop drawings, problem solving, etc.
Train and mentor junior engineers.