Senior Lead Structural Engineer
Who We Are
We're currently building out our Washington D.C. / Northern Virginia office and are seeking a Senior Leader to spearhead this exciting expansion. This is a high-impact opportunity for someone looking to step into a leadership role driving the growth of the office while managing teams, projects, and engineers.
LVI is partnered with a globally recognized structural engineering firm headquartered in Dallas, TX. Since our founding in 2004, the firm has grown to over 350 employees across 9 U.S. offices, with an international presence in Brazil and India.
The company is known for its technical excellence, collaborative culture, and commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions. This role offers a unique chance to take ownership of a growing region and play a key part in shaping its long-term success,
Sectors We Operate In:
- Mission Critical and Data Centers
- Aviation
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Design and document complex, medium to large building structures across multiple sectors
- Lead and manage design teams in collaboration with senior leadership and project stakeholders
- Oversee full project delivery including calculations, documentation, and stamping
- Perform and review structural analysis using hand calculations and modeling tools
- Coordinate structural detailing, material selection, and multidisciplinary integration
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
- Conduct site visits, respond to RFIs, review shop drawings, and prepare reports
- Serve as a technical point of contact for clients and support relationship development
- Contribute to business development through networking and proposal support
- Participate in internal training, peer reviews, and process improvement initiatives
- Monitor project performance, including financials and billing support
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Architectural or Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis from an EAC/ABET accredited program (required); Master's degree preferred
- Must hold an active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of residence, with structural designation
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in building design, including at least 2 years in a leadership role; or a bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience
- Strong experience with concrete, steel, masonry, and wood design
- Proficiency in RAM Structural System or Tekla Structural Designer, Revit, and BIM 360
- Advanced knowledge of structural codes and design standards
- Proven leadership and project management experience
- Strong communication and client-facing skills
- Experience managing project financials and team coordination
- Commitment to mentoring, innovation, and continuous improvement
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