Lead Structural Project Engineer

BlueScope North America; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

BlueScope North America is seeking a Lead Structural Project Engineer in Kansas City. In this role, you'll manage projects, ensuring they meet customer expectations and deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in structural steel projects, a degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering, and a Registered Professional Engineer certification. Competitive benefits include health insurance and work-life balance initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing and/or managing structural steel building projects.
• Experience with IBC, AISC, AISE 13, MBMA codes and guidelines.
• Connection design experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management services that meet customer expectations.
• Engage in collaborative work with internal teams.
• Provide sound design guidance to the design team.

Skills

Project management

Structural design

Risk management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer certification

Tools

STAAD

RISA

RAM

SAP 2000

Revit

Tekla

AutoCAD

Job description

Lead Structural Project Engineer

The Lead Structural Project Engineer provides project management services that meet or exceed customer expectations throughout the life of the project and serves as the single point of contact for the project.

The Lead Structural Project Engineer provides timely and concise verbal and written communications and promptly responds to customer requests. They employ sound risk management principles that meet or exceed project and regional/business profitability goals and establish and ensure milestone dates and deliverables are met. The Lead Structural Project Engineer supports and engages in a collaborative work environment between internal company functions and builds trust among peers and customers by developing strong relationships.

They also use their engineering background to provide sound design guidance to the design team that results in a practical and economical building solution for customers.

What We Offer

• Inclusive Culture: A welcoming, equitable environment where diverse perspectives and experiences are valued.
• Growth Opportunities: Access to professional development, leadership training, and career advancement.
• Collaborative Team: Join a team that values mutual respect, trust, and teamwork.
• Competitive Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package, flexible work options, and a focus on work‑life balance.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering with a structural emphasis.
• Registered Professional Engineer certification.
• 5+ years of experience designing and/or managing structural steel building projects in several of the following areas:
• Truss‑framed buildings and long‑span structures.
• Heavy industrial crane buildings including runway details for heavy cranes and long‑span crane runways.
• Highly architectural commercial buildings.
• Experience with IBC, AISC, AISE 13, MBMA codes and guidelines.
• Proficiency with one or more of the following programs: STAAD, RISA, RAM, SAP 2000, Revit, Tekla, AutoCAD, company proprietary software.
• Connection design experience.
• Ability to develop practical framing and connection solutions that are cost‑effective to detail, fabricate and erect.

Additional Information

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope. To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement.

Notice to External Search Firms

BlueScope Buildings does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. BlueScope Buildings Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

EEO

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.