Senior Structural Engineer
Shape Boston's built environment, one structure at a time.
My client is a well‑established, Massachusetts-based structural group with a strong pipeline of building projects across commercial, residential, life sciences, higher education, mixed‑use, and industrial sectors. They are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer (PE) who enjoys leading small teams, solving complex building challenges, and cultivating trusted client relationships.
What you'll do
- Own building projects end‑to‑end: Lead structural design from concept through CA for new buildings, renovations, adaptive reuse, vertical expansions, and seismic/strengthening scopes.
- Engineer core systems: Design foundations, superstructures, and lateral systems in steel, reinforced concrete, post‑tensioned concrete, masonry, and timber/CLT, with pragmatic details that build well.
- Manage a small team: Mentor and direct 2-6 engineers/designers; set priorities, perform redlines and QA/QC, and develop team capability.
- Be the face to clients: Lead coordination with architects, owners, and CM/GC partners; present options and guide decisions during design and construction.
- Seal and sign documents: Provide final technical review and professional stamp on drawings, specs, and calculations.
- Drive predictable delivery: Plan scope, schedule, and budgets; manage risk; close RFIs/Submittals efficiently and support field issue resolution.
- Support growth: Contribute to proposals and interviews; nurture client relationships and identify follow‑on opportunities.
What you'll bring
- 10+ years of progressive experience in building structures and project delivery.
- Active PE license
- Proven team leadership (managing small engineering groups and mentoring junior staff).
- Proficiency with building design tools (e.g., Revit, RAM, ETABS, RISA, or similar) and strong command of IBC/ASCE/ACI/AISC.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence leading client meetings.
- Business development exposure (proposals, scoping, networking) - ideal but not required.
Why join?
- All buildings, all the time: Labs, campuses, towers, mixed‑use, and advanced manufacturing-projects where your decisions are visible in the skyline.
- Right‑sized culture: Big‑firm capability with small‑team agility- real ownership of your projects, minimal red tape, and direct access to decision makers.
- Career runway: Clear path to Associate/Principal based on impact; opportunities to lead market initiatives and shape standards.
- Flexibility that respects lives: Hybrid schedule, flexible core hours, and a supportive, family‑friendly environment.
- Investment in you: Paid professional memberships, conference attendance, and support for advanced training/certifications.
- Well‑equipped practice: Modern BIM/analysis stack, robust QA/QC libraries, and experienced peers who share knowledge.
- Competitive rewards: Strong base salary, performance bonus, 401(k) match, comprehensive health benefits, and generous PTO.
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