Principal Civil Structural Engineer (35490)

STSI (Staffing Technical Services Inc.); Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 165,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Staffing Technical Services Inc. is seeking a Principal Civil/Structural Engineer to lead senior technical authority for major Power and Industrial projects in Charlotte, NC. This on-site role reports through FEL/FEED to EPC execution and requires a PE license and an ABET-accredited degree.

You will mentor engineers, review calculations, and develop specs while coordinating across disciplines to ensure safe, timely delivery. Competitive benefits available.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of structural engineering experience in Power/Industrial facilities.
• PE license required.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel, reinforced concrete, and foundations.
• Proficiency with AISC and ACI codes.
• Experience with STAAD.Pro, RISA, Enercalc or similar software.
• Ability to lead complex technical decisions and mentor teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary mindset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for structural engineering on Power and Industrial projects.
• Lead the design and review of structural steel, reinforced concrete, and foundation systems.
• Review and approve calculations, specifications, technical studies, and engineering deliverables.
• Develop technical specifications and scopes of work for structural and geotechnical materials.
• Provide technical leadership during FEL/FEED, detailed design, and EPC execution.
• Lead resolution of complex engineering challenges and non-standard design conditions.
• Mentor engineers and support technical development across the organization.
• Interface with clients, project management, and engineering leadership as a trusted advisor.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Support constructability reviews, material selection, site walkdowns, construction support, and troubleshoot.
• Coordinate across disciplines to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Project management

Technical authority

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD.Pro

RISA

Enercalc

Job description

Principal Civil/Structural Engineer

Charlotte, NC (On-site)

Benefits: Access to benefits package

Pay Range: $165,000 - $210,000

Summary: We are seeking a Principal Civil/Structural Engineer to support major Power and Industrial projects in Charlotte, NC. This role serves as the senior technical authority for structural engineering, providing leadership, design oversight, and technical guidance across multiple projects from FEL/FEED through EPC execution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for structural engineering on Power and Industrial projects.
• Lead the design and review of structural steel, reinforced concrete, and foundation systems.
• Review and approve calculations, specifications, technical studies, and engineering deliverables.
• Develop technical specifications and scopes of work for structural and geotechnical materials.
• Provide technical leadership during FEL/FEED, detailed design, and EPC execution.
• Lead resolution of complex engineering challenges and non-standard design conditions.
• Mentor engineers and support technical development across the organization.
• Interface with clients, project management, and engineering leadership as a trusted advisor.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Support constructability reviews, material selection, site walkdowns, construction support, and troubleshoot.
• Coordinate across disciplines to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 15+ years of structural engineering experience supporting Power, Energy, or Industrial facilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong expertise in structural steel, reinforced concrete, and foundation design.
• Thorough understanding of AISC, ACI, and applicable building codes.
• Experience with STAAD.Pro, RISA, Enercalc, or similar structural analysis software.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical decisions and mentor engineering teams.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.