Structural Engineer

Disher • Lansing, MI

19h

About The Position

Structural Engineer - Lansing, MI DISHER is partnering with an engineering-forward architecture firm to add a Structural Engineer to their team in Lansing, MI. This company delivers facility-focused projects from concept through construction, combining structural expertise with integrated architectural and engineering design. In this role, you will lead and support structural design for a wide variety of project types, helping ensure safe, efficient, and constructible solutions. What it's like to work here: You’ll join a structural group with deep experience and strong mentorship, embedded in a compact, multidisciplinary firm. The culture emphasizes thoroughness, clear communication, and pride in the quality and clarity of drawings and details. The environment is relationship-focused—both with clients and internally—and is well-suited for someone who enjoys collaborating closely with architects and engineers on complex, high-impact projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 5–10 years of structural engineering experience, preferably with facility-related and industrial projects.
• Strong experience with steel and concrete design; exposure to masonry and wood structures is highly valuable.
• Proficiency with Revit; experience with structural analysis tools such as RAM (or similar) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of building codes, ASCE loading requirements, and current steel and concrete codes.
• Proven ability to develop creative, practical structural solutions tailored to different project types.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey structural concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills, close attention to detail, and a commitment to thorough, high-quality drawings and calculations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a busy, project-driven environment and function effectively as part of a small, collaborative structural team.

Nice To Haves

• PE license strongly preferred (effectively required for leading projects); ability to obtain or maintain licensure in multiple states is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project stakeholders to define the structural scope, objectives, and requirements for facility-related projects.
• Perform structural analysis and design for industrial and manufacturing structures using steel, reinforced concrete, and masonry, ensuring compliance with codes and standards.
• Develop accurate, cost-conscious solutions by applying knowledge of materials, labor, and construction methods to structural systems.
• Review and provide feedback on design drawings and models to verify accuracy, structural integrity, and adherence to project requirements.
• Prepare clear construction specifications outlining materials, methods, and quality standards for structural components.
• Compile coordinated construction document packages, including drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation for issue to contractors.
• Support quality assurance by checking structural designs and documents for compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

What This Job Offers

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