Lead Structural Engineer

142 Design Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

142 Design Group in Atlanta is seeking a highly motivated Structural Engineer to lead Mission Critical projects. You will manage project performance and profit from day one, preparing designs and ensuring compliance with building codes.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of structural engineering experience in large-scale commercial and/or data centers and proficiency in Revit. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of structural engineering building design experience.
• Experience in large-scale commercial and/or data center projects.
• Understanding of foundation design.

Responsibilities

• Manage mission critical projects and communicate with stakeholders.
• Prepare preliminary designs and ensure compliance with building codes.
• Produce construction-ready design drawings coordinated across disciplines.

Skills

Structural design for steel

Construction document preparation

Project management

Revit

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

BS or MS in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

RAM Structural System

SAP2000

RISA

3D design software

Job description

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a highly motivated Structural Engineer, who is passionate about the construction process to lead Mission Critical projects out of our Atlanta office.

You’ll be responsible for project performance and profit from day one.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Manage mission critical projects and communicate with clients, technical drafting staff, and others outside the project team.
• Prepare preliminary designs for clients.
• Review building codes to assure proper implementation in design.
• Attend client meetings, coordinate with construction project managers, architect, civil, and mechanical engineers.
• Produce structural calculations for implementation with technical drafting staff during preparation of construction documents as well as construction.
• Produce construction‑ready design drawings coordinated with all disciplines to assure completeness and accuracy.
• Manage construction administration tasks such as shop drawing review, RFI responses, and coordination with the construction teams.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• BS or MS in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• 5+ years of structural engineering building design experience, ideally with some experience in large‑scale commercial and/or data center projects.
• Ability to prepare structural designs for steel, concrete, masonry, light gauge steel, and understanding of foundation design.
• Proficiency using Revit independently to create construction level structural drawings is required.
• Knowledge of analysis and design programs such as RAM Structural System, SAP2000, RISA, or another recognized 3D design package is preferred.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, or ability to obtain within 6 months.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets