Sr. Structural Project Engineer

T. Baker Smith • Baton Rouge, LA

8h

About The Position

T. Baker Smith is seeking a Senior Project Structural Engineer to plan, design, and direct engineering projects while serving as a technical leader within the project team. This role works closely with the Project Manager and is heavily focused on the technical execution of projects, with opportunities to support overall project management as needed. The ideal candidate is a seasoned engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, mentoring others, and delivering high-quality work that enhances the communities we serve.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• 10+ years of engineering design experience with advanced technical expertise
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members at all levels
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical documents
• Proficiency with engineering and technical software, including CAD, spreadsheets, and business applications
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity to operate computers, calculators, and phones
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment

Responsibilities

• Lead technical tasks on assigned projects
• Participate in project planning, including scope, schedule, and budget development
• Develop design concepts and technical solutions
• Maintain current knowledge of engineering software, design techniques, procedures, and regulations
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians on technical design tasks
• Prepare or modify reports, computations, specifications, plans, studies, permits, and designs
• Develop quantity takeoffs, construction documents, and cost estimates
• Ensure drawings and designs comply with project requirements and applicable standards
• Coordinate closely with the Project Manager, project team members, and clients
• Participate in project, client, and public meetings, including occasional evening meetings
• Optimize scope, schedule, and budget under the direction of the Project Manager
• Communicate changes in workload, project scope, schedules, and budgets
• Direct and review work to ensure quality control and compliance with firm standards
• Supervise engineer interns, newly licensed professional engineers, and project technicians as needed

What This Job Offers

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