Structural Engineer- Richmond, Virginia
Structural Project Engineer - Richmond, VA
Make an Impact at a 100% Employee-Owned Firm
Are you ready to join a company where every employee is an owner and your contributions directly shape our success? Our firm, a full-service architecture-engineering leader with over 100 years of excellence, is seeking a Structural Project Engineer to join our Richmond, VA team.
We're looking for a creative, logical thinker who thrives on delivering innovative design solutions and wants to grow in a culture built on ownership, collaboration, and professional development.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Employee Ownership: Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), every team member shares in the company's success. Ownership starts after one year of service.
- Award-Winning Culture: Recognized nationally for outstanding employee-ownership practices. We celebrate ESOP Month and host events like Ownerfest to foster engagement.
- Mission-Driven: Our mission is to empower employee-owners to deliver relentless, selfless service to clients and communities.
- Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership development, and exposure to diverse projects-including federal, industrial, and institutional work.
- Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work options, generous PTO (24 days), 80 hours parental leave, and flexible schedules under our Work Appropriately model.
- Exciting Projects: From LEED-certified research facilities to secure government complexes and large-scale industrial developments, you'll work on projects that make an impact.
Your Role
- Perform engineering tasks, calculations (hand and software-based), analyses, and prepare reports.
- Develop drawings and specifications for projects.
- Coordinate structural activities with other design disciplines.
- Lead junior staff in technical structural design.
- Support business development by contributing to proposals and estimating structural task efforts.
- Review construction requests, submittals, and perform site visits at existing and ongoing construction projects.
Requirements
- 6+ years of progressively responsible design experience with steel and concrete structures.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering (Structural concentration) or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) at job location or able to obtain reciprocity within 3 months.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit software.
- Strong knowledge of structural analysis software (RAM Structural System, RISA, RAM Concept).
- Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain a security clearance.
Desirable:
- Experience with federal and industrial projects.
- Advanced degree in Structural or Architectural Engineering.
- Familiarity with Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build procurement.
- Experience in blast design.
About Us
We are a 100% employee-owned architecture-engineering firm with offices in Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia. Our diverse mix of projects, generous benefits, and focus on professional growth provide a unique opportunity to elevate your career while making a real impact.
FAQs
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