Structural Engineer IV

Salas O'Brien•Austin, TX

About The Position

Licensed structural engineer with broad technical knowledge and strong communication skills who can manage a team and/or work independently on multiple projects. Handles normal engineering problems in their discipline without assistance. Uses broad technical knowledge, evaluates options, applies sound judgment, & adapts standard methods to project conditions. Works independently on multiple projects, managing several mid-size projects or major portions of larger ones with minimal oversight. Takes responsibility for complete systems or project packages from early design through final documents. Delivers clear, accurate drawings, models, and calculations that tie in well with other disciplines. Addresses RFIs, site questions, and field conditions that require engineering judgment and adjusts designs when real-world constraints shift. Hands off drafting, modeling, and simple calculations to junior staff when appropriate and makes sure the work is tracking in the right direction. Communicates directly with clients, contractors, vendors, and officials on technical topics related to their scope, while keeping the PM or Discipline Lead in the loop for anything official. Takes feedback well, learns from misses, and steadily sharpens technical and communication skills. Brings steadiness when projects get busy, communicates clearly in tough moments, and helps keep clients and contractors grounded.