Sr Structural Project Engineer

HOK•St. Louis, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

HOK is seeking a Senior Structural Project Engineer to lead the successful delivery of large, complex building projects. In this role, you will guide and mentor a team of engineers, shape project concepts, and budgets, and ensure the production of high quality structural designs. You will collaborate with a team of more than 65 structural engineers nationwide, delivering complex, high-performing projects in healthcare, sports, aviation, justice, and corporate markets. Our work has been recognized at the highest levels, including the Structural Engineering Excellence Awards for projects such as Energizer Park in St. Louis and Chicago O’Hare International Airport Terminal 5. In addition to working on impactful, award‑winning projects, you’ll enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive project engineering experience from concept through project opening, including leadership on high profile work.
Licensed SE (in states requiring SE) or PE/CE as applicable.
NCEES Record enabling reciprocity in any state.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
Recognized expertise in the discipline, including recent successful delivery of major projects over $100M and at least one project over $250M.
Experience across multiple market sectors including commercial, corporate, institutional/civic, justice, aviation, and healthcare include delivering LEED Gold or Platinum projects.
Background in architecturally significant projects.
Demonstrated ability to develop creative, effective solutions to complex engineering challenges.
Expertise in current sustainable technologies relevant to the discipline.
Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
Skilled in structural analysis software such as SAP, ETABS, SAFE, GSA (or similar software).
Extensive experience with steel and concrete superstructures, including long-span and high rise systems.
Demonstrated seismic design experience through construction.

Nice To Haves

LEED AP or LEED Green Associate preferred.
Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Dedicates time to hands-on engineering for large, complex, and/or high-profile projects.
Leads engineering efforts from concept and schematic design through construction documents, construction administration, and commissioning.
Participates in client meetings, strengthening relationships with current and prospective clients.
Collaborates actively within interdisciplinary teams, contributing ideas, proposing solutions, and taking leadership where appropriate.
Conducts site surveys to document existing conditions and inform renovation strategies.
Performs construction site visits to review quality, progress, and alignment with design intent and established standards.
Ensures delivery of high quality work on schedule and within budget.
Executes core project management responsibilities, including manpower planning, project communications, budget tracking, deliverable organization, and establishing project delivery standards.
Develops and maintains typical details, specifications, drawing standards, and Revit standards in coordination with the BIM team.
Stays current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices, recommending improvements to approaches, tools, and services.
Advances analytic workflows, documentation quality, and standardized solutions for common and complex engineering challenges.
Identifies opportunities to advance engineering design quality and discipline specific design processes.
Provides direction on the development and enhancement of Revit tools to elevate team efficiency and performance.
Supports business development efforts as needed, including project writeups, participation in industry presentations, and preparation of discipline specific fee estimates and assumptions for prospective projects.