Senior Structural Engineer -Buildings

Raleigh, NC | Leadership | Complex Building Design | Engineer of Record

We’re recruiting on purpose for a Senior Structural Engineer who’s ready to lead — not just execute.

This is a high-visibility opportunity in our client’s Raleigh office to serve as a technical leader and Engineer of Record on complex, meaningful projects from concept through construction.

If you enjoy owning projects, mentoring rising engineers, and shaping structural solutions that actually get built — this one is worth a look.

What You’ll Actually Be Doing

🔹 Lead from the front.
Serve as Engineer of Record and structural discipline lead on large-scale building projects.

🔹 Design the structures that matter.
Steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and specialty systems — from analysis through detailing.

🔹 Set the technical bar.
Oversee calculations, drawings, specs, and reports. Ensure quality, code compliance, and constructability.

🔹 Mentor the next generation.
Guide junior engineers and designers. Review work. Teach. Elevate the team.

🔹 Collaborate at a high level.
Work directly with architects and MEP teams to integrate structural systems seamlessly.

🔹 Be present in the field.
Construction observations, site visits, problem-solving in real time.

🔹 Influence the business.
Support proposals, client presentations, and long-term relationship growth.

Why This Role Is Different

This isn’t a back-room calculation role.

You’ll:

• Have real project ownership

• Sign and seal documents

• Help shape structural standards

• Be trusted as a senior technical voice

• Play a role in firm growth

If you’ve reached the stage where you want impact, autonomy, and technical respect, this checks those boxes.

What They’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s in Civil / Structural / Architectural Engineering (ABET/EAC)

• 15+ years of structural design experience

• Active U.S. PE with NCEES record

• SE license (or passed SE exam) strongly preferred

• Experience with RISA, ENERCALC, L-Pile, PCA

• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD

• Strong working knowledge of UFC, DoD, VA, and applicable codes

• Proven leadership and mentoring experience

• Comfortable in client-facing and technical presentation settings

Travel as needed for meetings and site visits.

Ideal Fit

You’re:

• A seasoned PE who enjoys leading complex building projects

• Technically sharp but not ego-driven

• Comfortable mentoring others

• Ready for a role where your name carries weight