Senior Structural Engineer - Mission‑Critical Facilities
Company Overview
This firm is a global, interdisciplinary architecture and engineering practice headquartered in Texas, with offices across the United States and internationally. With a long history delivering technically complex, design‑led projects, the firm supports work across sectors including aviation, healthcare, life sciences, sports, hospitality, commercial, advanced manufacturing, and mission‑critical facilities.
The organization is known for its integrated engineering and architecture model, research‑driven design approach, and highly collaborative culture. There is a strong emphasis on technical excellence, innovation, and sustainability, with projects delivered for both public and private sector clients nationwide.
Why Mission‑Critical Engineering?
Complex, High‑Performance Design:
Mission‑critical facilities require advanced structural solutions that go well beyond conventional building design. Engineers regularly address heavy equipment loading, redundancy, vibration control, fire ratings, and stringent performance requirements where reliability is non‑negotiable.
Early Technical Ownership:
Structural engineers are involved early in the project lifecycle, influencing framing strategies, code compliance approaches, and feasibility decisions rather than inheriting fixed layouts late in design.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration:
The environment encourages close coordination with architecture, MEP, civil, geotechnical, and construction teams, broadening technical judgment beyond pure structural analysis.
Long‑Term Market Stability:
Mission‑critical and technically complex building sectors continue to grow across economic cycles, offering sustained project pipelines and long‑term career security.
Hands‑On, Integrated Delivery:
Engineers participate actively in construction administration, site involvement, and consultant coordination, enabling real‑time problem solving and practical engineering decisions.
Purpose‑Driven Impact:
Projects directly support infrastructure critical to healthcare systems, aviation operations, advanced manufacturing, and digital connectivity.
Role Overview
The Structural Engineer will play a key role in the planning, analysis, and delivery of medium‑ to large‑scale projects. This position combines independent technical judgment with close collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, supporting work from early concept design through construction.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Execution:
- Perform structural analysis and design across a variety of building types
- Support early‑phase studies including framing system selection, gravity and lateral load paths, code compliance, and fire rating criteria
- Prepare and review structural calculations, drawings, and specifications at all project phases
- Maintain awareness of project schedules, deliverables, and coordination requirements
- Stay current with structural materials, systems, and industry standards
Coordination & Construction Administration:
- Coordinate closely with architectural, MEP, civil, and specialty consultants
- Participate in construction administration activities including site visits, field reports, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
- Work directly with contractors and vendors to ensure alignment with project requirements
- Participate in internal and external project coordination meetings
Team Support & Mentorship:
- Review work produced by EIT‑level staff
- Direct and coordinate structural drafting efforts
- Contribute as an effective team member during both design and construction phases
Qualifications
Education & Licensure:
- Accredited degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering (or related field)
- Typically 7+ years of structural engineering experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Structural Engineer (SE) licensure preferred
Core Skills:
- Strong understanding of U.S. building codes and material design standards
- Proficiency with Revit and BIM workflows
- Proficiency with structural analysis software
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative team environment
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset
Preferred Experience
- Experience working on complex or highly technical building types
- Exposure to large‑scale commercial, institutional, or mission‑critical facilities
- Strong construction administration background
- Experience coordinating across multidisciplinary design teams
Why Join?
- Exposure to technically complex, high‑impact projects
- Collaboration with experienced structural and multidisciplinary teams
- Involvement across the full project lifecycle, from concept through construction
- Strong technical culture focused on quality, coordination, and design rigor
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