Senior Structural Engineer
Structural Engineer - Senior Project Manager.
Location: Atlanta, GA
Industry: Engineering Consulting
Employment Type: Full-Time
Our client is a nationally recognized engineering consultancy committed to delivering holistic solutions for clients' most complex challenges. They leverage diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge in structures, building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance and code consulting, and applied research to provide comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With a strong presence across multiple U.S. locations, their teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what's possible.
As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead challenging structural engineering projects across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and specialized industrial systems. This leadership-track role offers significant technical responsibility, client engagement, and opportunities for professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage large-scale engineering projects or multiple smaller projects with complex technical requirements.
- Supervise and mentor a team of engineers and technicians; manage schedules and resources to meet deadlines.
- Develop project scope, budgets, and proposals; ensure delivery on time and within budget.
- Prepare major technical reports and documentation.
- Serve as the primary client contact, handling negotiations and risk management.
- Apply advanced engineering techniques and adapt existing theories to solve unique challenges.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: 8+ years in civil/structural engineering or a closely related field.
- Education: MS or PhD in Civil/Structural Engineering or related discipline from an ABET-accredited university.
- Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) required.
- Expertise in structural dynamics and earthquake engineering, ideally with applications in critical infrastructure or energy sectors.
- Strong background in structural analysis and finite element modeling of non-building structures.
- Familiarity with design codes (IBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC).
- Excellent communication skills and ability to lead teams effectively.
- Proven track record of delivering complex projects and maintaining high technical standards.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus discretionary annual bonus.
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays).
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Profit Sharing and 401(k) with company contributions.
- Comprehensive health coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision).
- Company-paid Short & Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
- Optional Life Insurance and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Fertility and Family Forming benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits and additional voluntary programs.
Compensation
Salary range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and location. Total compensation includes base salary, overtime pay, annual bonus, generous benefits, and retirement contributions.
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