Sr Structural Design Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Engineer – Structural to provide advanced technical leadership for the design, coordination, and delivery of structural systems across a diverse portfolio of projects. This role serves as a senior technical authority responsible for overseeing complex structural engineering challenges, ensuring quality and consistency of engineering deliverables, and supporting the development of engineering staff.

The Senior Engineer independently leads major projects, serves as Engineer of Record when required, and provides strategic guidance to project teams throughout all phases of design and construction. This position collaborates closely with project management, operations leadership, architects, contractors, and clients to deliver high-quality, innovative, and constructible structural solutions.

The ideal candidate combines exceptional technical expertise with strong leadership, mentoring, client relationship, and business management skills.

Position Details

• Serves as the lead structural engineer and technical authority for complex projects and critical engineering decisions.

• Directs the design and analysis of structural systems including steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, wood, cold-formed steel, and specialty structures.

• Establishes structural design criteria and evaluates alternative systems based on performance, cost, schedule, risk, and constructability.

• Reviews and approves engineering calculations, analyses, specifications, and construction documents.

• Applies advanced engineering judgment to resolve unique and complex structural challenges.

• Ensures compliance with applicable building codes, industry standards, client requirements, and company design practices.

• Leads evaluations of existing structures for renovation, expansion, retrofit, and rehabilitation projects.

• Provides technical oversight for delegated design elements and specialty engineering systems.

• Serves as Engineer of Record for assigned projects when required.

• Leads structural engineering efforts on large, complex, and high-profile projects.

• Establishes project design strategies and technical execution plans.

• Works with project managers to develop budgets, schedules, resource plans, and staffing requirements.

• Identifies and mitigates technical, constructability, schedule, and quality risks throughout project execution.

• Oversees multidisciplinary coordination and resolution of major design conflicts.

• Supports project pursuit activities, proposal development, and technical presentations.

• Develops and maintains strong relationships with owners, architects, contractors, developers, and industry partners.

• Serves as a trusted advisor to clients regarding structural systems, project risks, and design solutions.

• Participates in project interviews, client meetings, and business development initiatives.

• Supports project acquisition efforts through technical expertise and market knowledge.

• Represents the organization in professional associations, industry groups, and technical conferences.

• Provides senior-level guidance during construction phases.

• Reviews RFIs, change requests, delegated designs, and complex submittals.

• Assists in resolving field engineering issues and construction challenges.

• Conducts site visits, investigations, observations, and condition assessments as required.

• Supports claims avoidance and dispute resolution through technical expertise and documentation.

• Leads department QA/QC initiatives and engineering quality programs.

• Establishes and maintains engineering standards, design procedures, templates, and best practices.

• Conducts formal design reviews and technical audits of project deliverables.

• Promotes consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement across engineering teams.

• Champions innovation in engineering tools, BIM workflows, prefabrication integration, and emerging technologies.

• Provides technical leadership and mentoring for DE-I, DE-II, DE-III, and developing engineers.

• Supports performance development through coaching, training, and technical guidance.

• Assists department leadership with workforce planning, recruiting, and succession development.

• Promotes professional licensure and technical growth among engineering staff.

• Serves as a subject matter expert and resource for complex engineering issues across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural emphasis or related discipline (required).

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

• Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred where applicable.

• 10+ years of progressive structural engineering experience.

• Demonstrated experience serving as lead structural engineer on large and complex projects.

• Advanced knowledge of structural design principles, materials, analysis methodologies, and construction practices.

• Extensive knowledge of applicable codes and standards including IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, TMS, NDS, and related industry requirements.

• Proficiency with structural analysis software, RISA, Revit, and related industry tools.

• Strong understanding of project delivery methods, construction administration, and multidisciplinary coordination.

• Experience managing technical teams and mentoring engineering professionals.

• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and client-facing communication skills.

• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and make sound engineering decisions under schedule and budget constraints.

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)

• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability

• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance

• Disability income protection insurance

• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)

• Paid parental leave

• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time

• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses

• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

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