Associate Structural Engineer

LVI Associates; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

LVI Associates in Las Vegas seeks an experienced Associate Structural Engineer to lead design and construction administration of complex projects, mentoring junior staff and coordinating with architects and contractors.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, business development, and high-profile project delivery, with opportunities to advance to senior leadership within the practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required; SE license or reciprocity preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of structural building design experience in consulting.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept through construction administration and client liaison.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to staff development.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and other consultants.
• Support business development and proposal efforts.

Skills

Project leadership

Client management

Mentoring

Communication

PE license

SE license/reciprocity

BIM coordination

Revit/AutoCAD proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

PE license

SE license or reciprocity

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

STAAD

RAM Concept

RAM Frame

Revit

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

Associate Structural Engineer

Location: Las Vegas, NV

A leading structural engineering consulting firm is seeking an experienced Associate Structural Engineer to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed engineer looking to take on greater project leadership responsibilities while working on complex and high-profile building projects. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, oversee multidisciplinary project teams, contribute to business development efforts, and play a key role in delivering innovative structural solutions.

Position Overview

The Associate Structural Engineer will lead projects from conceptual design through construction administration while mentoring junior staff and supporting the continued growth of the practice. This role requires strong technical expertise, project management skills, client-facing experience, and the ability to coordinate effectively with architects, contractors, and consulting teams.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Engineering

• Manage structural engineering projects under the direction of senior leadership.
• Develop structural concepts and preliminary framing systems for new and existing buildings.
• Perform feasibility studies and develop basis-of-design documentation.
• Evaluate structural material systems and recommend efficient design solutions.
• Develop and review analytical models for gravity and lateral force-resisting systems.
• Analyze alternate design approaches for constructability, cost efficiency, performance, and code compliance.
• Lead projects through schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration phases.

Design & Technical Delivery

• Perform structural analysis and design of concrete, steel, masonry, wood, and foundation systems.
• Design structural connections and detailing concepts.
• Review calculations, plans, specifications, and technical reports for quality and accuracy.
• Coordinate drawing production with BIM and drafting teams.
• Identify and resolve design conflicts and constructability challenges.
• Maintain compliance with applicable building codes, standards, and client requirements.

Construction Phase Services

• Participate in design and construction coordination meetings.
• Respond to RFIs and contractor inquiries.
• Review shop drawings and submittals.
• Evaluate proposed substitutions and value-engineering alternatives.
• Conduct site visits and structural observations.
• Assist with field issue resolution and construction support services.

Leadership & Business Development

• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff.
• Support implementation of office quality-control and design standards.
• Assist with proposal preparation, fee development, and project pursuits.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to business development and marketing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Structural Engineer (SE) license or ability to obtain through reciprocity preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of structural building design experience within a consulting engineering environment.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
• Strong understanding of building systems, structural behavior, and engineering fundamentals.
• Demonstrated experience independently designing and delivering building projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, client management, and project management abilities.

Desired Technical Experience

Experience with some or all of the following is highly desirable:

• Mid-rise and high-rise building design.
• Reinforced concrete structures.
• Post-tensioned concrete systems.
• Concrete shear walls.
• Steel framing systems.
• Mat foundations and deep foundation systems.
• Linear dynamic analysis.
• Seismic design and analysis.
• Complex mixed-use, commercial, hospitality, residential, and institutional structures.
• Nonlinear analysis and performance-based design methodologies.

Software & Technical Proficiency

Preferred experience includes:

• ETABS
• SAP2000
• STAAD
• STRUDL
• SAFE
• RAM Concept
• RAM Steel
• RAM Frame
• RISA
• ADAPT
• PT Data / PT Plus
• SP Column
• SP Beam
• Revit
• AutoCAD
• MathCAD
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive

• Opportunity to work on landmark and technically challenging building projects.
• Direct mentorship and collaboration with industry-recognized structural leaders.
• Strong pathway toward senior leadership and principal-level responsibilities.
• Exposure to business development, client management, and office growth initiatives.
• Collaborative and technically focused engineering environment.
• Competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits package.