Project Engineer

Stonewall Structural Engineering, PLLC; North Carolina; Híbrido; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work environment

Mentoring from experienced engineers

Growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Stonewall Structural Engineering, PLLC, located in Raleigh with offices in the region, seeks a Project Engineer to navigate structural challenges and grow technical judgment through hands-on experience. You will evaluate existing structures, investigate concerns, and develop repair designs while collaborating with owners, contractors, architects, and property managers.

You will travel to project sites and client locations, with regular site visits and a strong emphasis on field work.

Formación

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering Technology degree in Structural/Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program
• Minimum 2 years of related experience
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret building codes, journals, procedures, and regulations
• Ability to write reports and other business correspondence
• Ability to present information to groups of managers, clients, and the public
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Familiarity with architectural/engineering drawings and standard industry practices

Responsabilidades

• Perform structural investigation work on wood, concrete, masonry, and steel structures
• Provide real-time consultation with clients
• Support projects by analyzing proposed construction alternatives and RFIs
• Aid in developing consulting fee proposals, project scopes, and schedules
• Improve design materials, spreadsheets, and standard language to boost team productivity
• Provide technical guidance to other team members
• Demonstrate strong time and project management to meet client expectations
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Conocimientos

Code interpretation

Technical writing

Client communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Educación

ABET-accredited Structural/Civil Engineering program

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Enercalc

RetainPro

RAM Elements

RISA 2D/3D

Descripción del empleo

Location: Raleigh, NC - Candidate must be within reasonable travel distance of office location. Position is NOT fully remote; some office work is required.

Reports To: IFG Division Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

About Stonewall Structural Engineering:

At Stonewall Structural Engineering, you'll do more than design buildings. You'll help solve complex structural challenges, work alongside experienced engineers who enjoy mentoring others, and build relationships with clients who value practical, thoughtful solutions.

Whether you're designing new structures or helping extend the life of existing ones, you'll work on a diverse mix of projects that will challenge you, expand your technical expertise, and give you opportunities to grow throughout your career.

With offices in Raleigh and Wilmington, Stonewall is focused exclusively on structural engineering through two dedicated practice areas, Structural Design and Investigations & Forensics. Together, they allow us to support every stage of a building lifecycle while giving our engineers the opportunity to develop expertise across a wide range of projects and structural challenges throughout the Southeast.

As Stonewall continues to take on new clients, new projects, and new challenges, you'll have opportunities to broaden your experience, take on meaningful responsibility, and work alongside a team that values collaboration, practical thinking, and continuous learning.

What to Expect at Stonewall

At Stonewall, we believe people do their best work when they enjoy where they work. That means creating an environment where people support one another, take pride in doing quality work, build lasting relationships, and are trusted to do the right thing.

We also believe your career should complement your life, not compete with it. That's why we offer a hybrid work environment, generous paid time off, and regular opportunities to connect, celebrate success, and spend time together outside of project work We believe flexibility and in-person collaboration both have their place, creating an environment where our people can do their best work while building strong relationships with one another.

Position Summary:

As a Project Engineer, you will help clients navigate structural challenges while building the technical expertise and professional judgment that comes from hands‑on experience. Working on a diverse mix of projects, you will evaluate existing structures, investigate structural concerns, develop repair and modification designs, and support projects from initial assessment through construction.

You will work directly with owners, contractors, architects, and property managers to understand project goals, explain structural concepts in practical terms, and develop solutions that are both technically sound and constructible. Through regular site visits, field investigations, and collaboration with experienced engineers, you will gain exposure to a wide variety of structures, construction methods, and real‑world engineering challenges.

This position is well‑suited for an engineer who enjoys solving problems, building relationships, and expanding their structural knowledge through meaningful project involvement. As your experience grows, you will take on greater responsibility, strengthen your client‑facing skills, and continue developing the technical and professional foundation needed for long‑term career growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform a wide range of structural investigation work including, but not limited to, wood, concrete, masonry, and steel structures
• Provide real‑time consultation with clients
• Support ongoing projects by analyzing proposed construction alternatives, responding to RFIs, and clearly communicating options to contractors
• Aid in the development and communication of accurate consulting fee proposals, project scopes, and schedules for clients
• Continually improve design materials, spreadsheets, standard language, etc. that result in a positive impact on the team’s productivity
• Provide technical guidance, support, and assistance to other team members
• Demonstrate strong time management and project management skills that result in meeting client expectations
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Education and Skills Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering Technology degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering field, from an ABET accredited program, plus 2 years minimum of related experience
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret building Codes, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports and other business correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the public
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Knowledge of word processing software; spreadsheet software; drafting software (AutoCAD or similar); structural calculation software (Enercalc and RetainPro or similar); and structural modeling software (RISA 2D/3D, RAM Elements, or similar)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use

hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or listen. The

employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop,

kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Performance of site visits

and other field work which often requires crawling beneath structures and/or traversing and climbing through unfinished attics.

This position is based in our Raleigh office and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance, as regular in‑office collaboration is an important part of how we work. This role is highly field‑oriented and includes frequent travel to project sites and client locations throughout the region, often involving site visits several days per week. Engineers should be comfortable working in both office and construction or existing‑building environments as they evaluate conditions, investigate structural issues, and meet directly with clients.