Lead Structural Engineer — High-Impact Projects & Guidance

Progressive Companies; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Hybrid work schedule

Summer hours

Profit-sharing

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Progressive Companies seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead complex structural projects from concept to completion, collaborating with clients, PMs, and consultants to align goals and deliver high‑quality, performance‑driven solutions. You will mentor junior engineers and elevate team performance through technical guidance and knowledge sharing.

You will drive design, overseeing advanced construction administration, documentation standards, and code compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure is required.
• Typically 15+ years of post‑graduation professional engineering experience and/or 10+ years of professionally licensed experience.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and standard technology/software tools.
• Advanced knowledge of industry codes and standards and the ability to apply them throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ability to evaluate structures under a variety of conditions using advanced techniques such as vibration analysis, ponding, composites, and thermal influence.
• Ability to upgrade existing structures to meet new codes or improve performance in alignment with Performance Based Design standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality engineering designs and specifications aligned with project goals across a range of project complexities.
• Lead advanced construction administration activities, including RFIs and shop drawing reviews, with minimal supervision.
• Establish documentation standards and procedures that ensure consistent, accurate deliverables aligned with Performance Based Design principles.
• Analyze project feasibility, performance metrics, and risk factors to provide proactive technical insights and support decision‑making.
• Coordinate with project managers, team leads, clients, consultants, and governing agencies to advance scope, schedule, budget, and compliance requirements.
• Review complex project documentation and field conditions to confirm quality, code compliance, and alignment with design intent.
• Mentor engineering staff by serving as a technical subject matter expert, contributing to lessons learned, and supporting continued professional growth.

Skills

Code knowledge

Structural analysis

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Project management software

Job description

Progressive Companies seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead complex structural projects from concept to completion, collaborating with clients, PMs, and consultants to align goals and deliver high‑quality, performance‑driven solutions. You will mentor junior engineers and elevate team performance through technical guidance and knowledge sharing.

You will drive design, overseeing advanced construction administration, documentation standards, and code compliance.