Structural Engineer (5+ Years Experience)

Grand Rapids, Michigan
Full-Time | Hybrid Flexibility Available

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established, employee-owned structural engineering consulting firm based in West Michigan. Founded more than four decades ago, the firm has built a strong reputation for delivering innovative, practical, and responsive structural solutions across a diverse range of building projects. The company specializes in structural design, renovations, construction-phase engineering, forensic investigations, and structural evaluations for the built environment.

With a collaborative team of experienced structural engineers and a long history of partnering with architects, contractors, developers, and building owners, this organization offers the opportunity to work on both complex landmark projects and everyday structures that directly impact local communities.

This position is ideal for a Structural Engineer with 5+ years of experience who is looking for greater project ownership, exposure to a wide variety of building types, and the opportunity to work alongside highly experienced professionals in a collaborative environment.

The Role

As a Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in the analysis, design, and delivery of building projects ranging from renovations and adaptive reuse assignments to large-scale commercial, institutional, industrial, and mixed-use developments.

You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptual design and client interaction through construction administration and project completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Design structural systems for commercial, institutional, industrial, and mixed-use buildings.
• Perform structural analysis and engineering calculations for steel, concrete, masonry, timber, and other structural systems.
• Develop construction documents, specifications, and structural details.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, owners, and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Conduct structural evaluations of existing buildings and structures.
• Participate in renovation, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse projects.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and contractor submittals.
• Provide construction-phase support and site observations.
• Assist with forensic investigations and structural assessments when required.
• Ensure compliance with IBC, ASCE 7, and applicable material design codes.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical development within the team.
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, and client relationships. [jdheng.com], [jdheng.com], [jdheng.com]

Types of Projects

Engineers in this role can expect exposure to a diverse portfolio that may include:

• Healthcare facilities
• Educational buildings
• Industrial and manufacturing facilities
• Multi-family residential developments
• Commercial and retail buildings
• Mixed-use developments
• Community and civic facilities
• Historic preservation and restoration projects
• Structural rehabilitation and renovation projects
• Forensic and investigative assignments

The firm's breadth of experience spans everything from minor renovations to large-scale facilities exceeding $100 million in construction value.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience designing building structures using:
  • Structural steel
  • Reinforced concrete
  • Masonry
  • Timber systems
• Strong understanding of structural analysis and load path behavior.
• Proficiency with structural engineering software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and client-facing skills.

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progressing toward licensure.
• Master's Degree in Structural Engineering.
• Experience with:
  • Revit
  • RAM Structural System
  • RISA
  • AutoCAD
• Familiarity with:
  • International Building Code (IBC)
  • ASCE 7
  • AISC
  • ACI
  • TMS Masonry Code
• Construction administration experience.
• Forensic engineering or structural assessment experience.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

• Join one of West Michigan's most established structural consulting teams.
• Employee-owned culture with strong collaboration and low turnover.
• Work on a broad variety of building projects rather than being siloed into a single market sector.
• Opportunity to gain exposure to:
  • Building design
  • Renovations
  • Construction engineering
  • Structural evaluations
  • Forensic investigations
• Direct interaction with experienced senior engineers and project leadership.
• Long-term career progression toward project management and technical leadership.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits may include:

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based career growth opportunities
• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Professional development support
• PE licensure support and mentorship

Location

Grand Rapids, Michigan

This role offers the opportunity to work in one of the Midwest's strongest and fastest-growing building markets, with access to a wide variety of commercial, institutional, industrial, and mixed-use projects throughout the region.

Apply

If you're a Structural Engineer with 5+ years of experience looking for a role that offers technical diversity, career growth, and the chance to work on meaningful building projects, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you.