Senior Structural Engineer
Senior Structural Engineer - DC, Virginia, Maryland or Baltimore
We are a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for clients' most complex challenges. We leverage collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge across structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance and code consulting, and applied science and research to deliver comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With approximately 800 employees across multiple office locations in the United States, our teams continually seek to advance the meaning of what's possible.
What Makes Careers Here Special: The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every team member is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing themselves, their teams, and the profession. Together, we are building a community that never settles for what is, but always seeks what could be.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Our Work - Clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.
- Our People - We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
- Our Commitment - We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.
- Our Contribution - We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and long-term financial security.
About the Role:
- The Washington, D.C. Structures Division provides structural engineering services with an emphasis on new design, repair and rehabilitation of existing structures, and investigation and performance evaluation. Innovative techniques for design, analysis, and project management are routinely applied. In-house laboratories support design and investigation efforts through material, mechanical, and environmental testing.
- The Structures Division is seeking a structural engineer with a minimum of 7 years of industry experience. This role involves structural evaluation, design, and investigative work; analysis and design calculations; preparation of drawings and specifications; and project management responsibilities. The position also includes mentoring junior staff, interacting with clients, and supporting construction-phase activities.
- The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, technically proficient, and prepared to take on a leadership role within project teams while continuing to develop project management expertise.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Perform structural analysis and design involving steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures
- Apply a variety of building codes to design and analysis tasks
- Structural investigation/ restoration work on buildings
- Assist with preparation of drawings, specifications, and technical reports
- Support construction administration, including bid assistance, submittal reviews, site meetings, and field observations
- Plan and conduct site investigations to document existing conditions
- Mentor and support the development of junior engineers
- Interact directly with project clients
- Support proposal development, project scoping, and internal coordination
- Collaborate with senior staff on technical standards, training, and strategic initiatives
- Pursue professional activities that support technical growth and industry recognition
What You'll Need:
- Minimum 6+ years of experience in structural analysis and design of concrete, steel, masonry, and wood-frame structures
- Professional Engineer (PE) license - ideally
- Strong knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, TMS, NDS, and related codes
- Proficiency with tools such as RAM, RISA, ETABS, SAP2000, and Revit
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
- Proactive, team-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail
- Willingness to travel to job sites not accessible by public transportation; acceptable motor vehicle record if applicable
Benefits Overview:
- Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with discretionary employer contributions
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Optional Supplemental Life Insurance
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Fertility, family-forming, and hormonal health benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefits
- Accident and Cancer Insurance options
- Legal and Identity Theft Protection plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
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