MID-LEVEL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Marais Consultants; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO Policy

Historic, centrally-located office

Half-day and remote Fridays

401(k) with matching

Health, Vision, Dental, STD, and Life

Educational Assistance Program

Professional organization memberships

Sustainability and community focus

Job summary

Marais Consultants is seeking a Structural Engineer to lead planning, design, and construction for residential and commercial renovations, new builds, and historic renovations/adaptive reuse.

You will mentor junior designers, assist with construction documents, and oversee construction administration. The role emphasizes sustainable design and strong collaboration with architects, contractors, and clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Structural Engineering.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of structural engineering concepts, principles and practices.
• Experience with wood-framed structures.
• Experience with Construction Administration.
• Knowledge of national building and construction codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and construction of residential and commercial renovations and new construction projects.
• Mentor junior designers and assist with developing construction documents (calculations, specs, drawings).
• Provide construction oversight/administration.
• Communicate with architects, contractors, colleagues, and clients regularly.
• Contribute to business development and planning with creative, sustainable design solutions.

Skills

Wood-framed structures

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Excel

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Code knowledge

Construction administration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Marais is seeking a Structural Engineer. As an experienced Structural Engineer, you will lead the planning, design, and construction of residential and commercial renovations and new construction projects as well as historic renovations/adaptive reuse projects. You will also mentor junior designers and assist with the development of construction documents (e.g., calculations, technical specifications, drawings) and construction oversight/administration. You will be open to developing creative designs and solutions with sustainability in mind and have the ability to design a project from start to finish. You will be comfortable communicating with architects, contractors, colleagues, and clients regularly and contributing to business development and planning.

Marais believes in the importance of work-life balance and we are currently operating on a 4-½ day work week schedule.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Structural Engineering.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge and experience of structural engineering concepts, principles and practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Enthusiastic and self‑motivated.
• Work well within a multidisciplinary team.
• Capable of using spreadsheet, word processing, and standard office software.
• Good working knowledge of CAD software (AutoCAD).
• Good working knowledge of Revit.
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience managing projects and junior staff.
• Experience with wood‑framed structures.
• Knowledge of national building and construction codes.
• Experience with Construction Administration.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO Policy with minimum of 3 weeks per year.
• Historic, centrally‑located office (2200 Prytania St.).
• Half‑day and remote Fridays.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Health, Vision, Dental, STD, and Life Insurance.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Memberships for Professional Organizations.
• Sustainability and Community‑Focused Ideology.

Marais is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.