Principal Civil Structural Engineer

Frey Consulting Group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Frey Consulting Group seeks a Principal Civil & Structural Engineer to lead design on large-scale industrial facilities, ensuring safety, reliability, and project success on-site in the mining sector.

You will mentor engineers, manage execution plans, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver thorough reports and cost-effective solutions using advanced design tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive structural engineering experience.
• Experience in mining, heavy industrial, manufacturing, energy, or similarly complex industrial environments.
• Proven ability to lead structural engineering projects from concept through completion.
• Strong proficiency with structural analysis/design software and AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural design projects while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, structural evaluations, and assessments of existing infrastructure.
• Develop and oversee execution plans for upgrades, expansions, and improvements to existing industrial facilities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and operations teams to develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports, calculations, presentations, and project documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Skills

Structural design

Project leadership

Mentorship/people leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Structural analysis software

Job description

A leading organization in the mining and natural resources industry is seeking a Principal Civil & Structural Engineer to support the integrity, reliability, and continued development of large-scale industrial operations. This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced engineer to lead complex structural projects while contributing to a strong culture of safety, innovation, and operational excellence.

Performance Objectives

• Lead civil and structural design projects while ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards and safety requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, structural evaluations, and assessments of existing infrastructure.
• Develop and oversee execution plans for upgrades, expansions, and improvements to existing industrial facilities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and operations teams to develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports, calculations, presentations, and project documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

You’ll work alongside a highly experienced team of engineers, project professionals, and operations personnel supporting large-scale industrial assets. The role will utilize industry-standard structural design and analysis software and will have access to significant engineering and project resources.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive structural engineering experience.
• Experience in mining, heavy industrial, manufacturing, energy, or similarly complex industrial environments.
• Proven ability to lead structural engineering projects from concept through completion.
• Strong proficiency with structural analysis/design software and AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Role Selling Points

• Join an established industry leader with significant and complex industrial operations.
• Opportunity to take on a highly visible technical leadership role.
• Work on challenging, large-scale infrastructure and capital projects.
• Strong access to engineering, project management, and technical resources.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including potential performance incentives.
• Culture focused on safety, integrity, technical excellence, and professional development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Civil or Structural Engineer looking to take on a principal-level role with significant technical responsibility and project impact.