Civil Structural Engineer – Building Design – Coolest Job in Nashville!

Software Placement Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Nashville, TN office. You will lead the design and analysis of structural systems across diverse projects, mentor junior engineers, and drive both technical excellence and leadership growth.

You will engage with clients and multidisciplinary teams, review structural documents, and oversee design calculations, shop drawings, and site observations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of structural engineering experience focused on building design.
• Active PE and/or SE license.
• Experience with steel, concrete, and masonry for low- to mid-rise structures.
• Proficiency with Tekla, ETABS, SAFE and other listed software.

Responsibilities

• Lead design calculations, construction documents, shop drawings and RFIs.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff and oversee QA/QC reviews.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure deliverables align with client expectations and quality standards.
• Support technical development and career growth of team members.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Tekla TSD

ETABS

SAFE

SAP

MS Office

Bentley RAM

RISA

EnerCalc

Adapt

Job description

Location: Nashville, TN | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

An established and highly regarded structural engineering firm is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join its growing Nashville, TN office. This role leads the design and analysis of structural systems across a wide range of project types, including manufacturing, distribution, data centers, commercial developments, historic structures, adaptive reuse, and renovation projects, while mentoring junior and mid-level engineers. The position offers growth opportunities along both technical specialist and leadership career paths.

What you'll do

• Engage with clients and participate in meetings with architects and contractors
• Review structural documentation and provide supervision and mentorship to junior staff
• Lead and oversee structural design calculations, construction document preparation, shop drawing and submittal reviews, site observations, and responses to RFIs
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure deliverables align with client expectations and internal quality standards
• Perform QA/QC reviews of work prepared by others
• Mentor and guide the engineering team, supporting technical development, professional growth, and career advancement

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Structural Engineer (SE) license
• A minimum of 8 years of structural engineering experience, with emphasis on building design
• Proficiency with industry-standard software such as Tekla Structural Designer (TSD), ETABS, SAFE, SAP, Microsoft Office, Bentley RAM products, RISA, EnerCalc, Adapt, etc.
• Project management experience or capability required
• Experience designing with a range of materials and systems, including steel, concrete, and masonry, for low- to mid-rise structures
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, open to learning, and committed to continuous improvement
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with a passion for mentoring and developing junior engineers
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Takes full ownership and responsibility for assigned work

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree preferred
• Prior people management experience preferred
• Working knowledge of Revit preferred
• Client management experience is a plus

Why this role

This position offers the chance to lead technically challenging structural design work across diverse project types while mentoring the next generation of engineers, with clear growth paths in either specialist or leadership tracks.