Senior Level Structural Engineer

AFRY; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision, life

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

AFRY USA is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead the structural design of industrial projects and mentor engineers and designers. You will oversee analysis, detailing, and construction documentation for multi‑discipline teams, and drive quality and timely delivery on complex assignments.

This role requires a PE license (SE preferred), 10+ years in structural engineering, proficiency with steel, concrete and codes, and strong communication with clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Structural Engineering.
• Licensed as a PE (SE preferred).
• Knowledge of steel, concrete, masonry, and applicable codes (IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC).
• Proficiency in Revit, BIM and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills for client, contractor and team interactions.
• Strong organizational, analytical and time management abilities.
• Ability to lead and mentor staff and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design for projects with minimal oversight, guiding staff on quality, budget and schedule.
• Prepare proposals and write-ups of project scope and activities.
• Define project scope, budgets and design approaches.
• Engage with clients to assist in planning and concept development.
• Ensure timely delivery of designs meeting AFRY standards and client requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Teamwork and Cooperation Skills

Communication

Desire to Educate/Train

Strong Work Ethic

Judgement

Tools

Revit

BIM

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Competence area: Civil and Structural Engineering
• Contract Type: Permanent

Company Description

AFRY is an international engineering, design, and advisory company. We support our clients through delivering solutions and progressing sustainability and digitalization for generations to come. Our dedicated team of over 18,000 experts, across 40 countries on 5 continents, provides strategic and operational knowledge and advice across the value chain, underpinned by deep expertise and professional insights. AFRY USA supports process industry clients in Pulp & Paper, Mining & Metals, Food & Beverage, Chemicals, and Biorefining. Our expertise and know-how add value to our client’s investments at every stage of their lifecycle, from sustaining CAPEX to large capital projects.

Making Future is about creating an impact and driving sustainable change.

Our service offerings cover the entire project lifecycle, from corporate strategies to engineering studies and estimates, through implementation engineering, construction support, and commissioning and start‑up services. We provide to our client’s world‑class project deliveries, market insights & strategies, and operational efficiency improvement evaluations. Best‑in‑class management and technical consulting, multi‑disciplinary engineering design, on‑site support, project, and construction management services are our key offerings.

Welcome to a world engineered by AFRY.

Join a future‑driven company focusing on creating sustainable solutions for society. With AFRY, you will be able to explore a variety of opportunities and challenges. We believe in succeeding together – making a difference when we pull in the same direction – with colleagues, clients, and partners. You will be part of a global, inclusive, and diverse company where our differences are our strengths.

Job Description

At AFRY our Structural Engineers are responsible for the structural design for new structures as well as existing structural upgrades. Our engineers design unique and challenging projects and perform investigations to make expert recommendations to clients for various challenges. Activities include site investigations, structural engineering, and supervising modeling and drawing production. Projects include both front end planning and the detailed engineering phase for multi‑discipline projects.

As a Senior Level Structural Engineer, you will have Discipline Lead responsibilities as part of multi‑discipline project teams. As the Lead Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers and designers to develop and design the structural portion of projects, make design recommendations and decisions, and oversee the completion and quality of construction drawings, specifications, reports, and other project documentation.

Responsibilities

Perform as lead engineer for small and larger projects with little oversight, managing the production effort of staff assigned to the project in terms of quality, budget, and schedule, overseeing the work throughout various project stages – from conceptual, feasibility, and detailed design through construction.

Assist as required in the preparation of proposals and marketing materials through definition and write‑ups of project scope and activities on past projects.

Establish project scope, structural budgets, and design approach.

Meet with client personnel to assist in preliminary planning and identify design concepts.

Work with clients and professional counterparts to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, meetings, and/or exceeding client expectations.

Responsible for the design of structural systems and components for a variety of industrial facility types; ensuring the designs conform to AFRY quality standards, recognized codes as well as client requirements.

Duties include structural engineering, structural details, analysis and design, and writing technical and study reports.

Direct participation in planning, designing, or reviewing plans, working closely with mechanical, process, electrical, architectural, and civil disciplines to deliver successful projects.

Leading and mentoring subordinate staff.

Visits to project sites to develop client relationships, collect design data, and observe construction progress.

Position requires an in‑office presence.

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of experience in Structural Engineering

Licensed as a (PE) Professional Engineer (SE preferred).

Knowledge of steel, concrete, masonry, and familiarity with applicable codes (IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC, etc.).

Preferred software knowledge and requirements include Revit, BIM, and Microsoft Office.

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills necessary in order to effectively communicate with clients, contractors and employees, virtually and in‑person, and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills with a high level of attention to detail and self‑motivated to be successful.

Ability to identify and establish work priorities, setting deadlines, while balancing multiple projects.

Must be adaptable, able to problem solve and work under tight deadlines, and able to learn and apply new technologies with minimal support.

Ability to maintain and develop relationships with both existing and potential clients and recognize their needs, respond to and build on responsibilities accordingly.

Strong Work Ethic

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Judgement

Teamwork and Cooperation Skills

Communication

Desire to Educate/Train

Additional Information

AFRY USA offers you:

• Competitive performance-oriented compensation
• Competitive benefits - Medical, dental, vision, life, short‑term and long‑term disability, accident, critical illness, identity theft protection,401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and holidays
• Opportunity to work with recognized global industry leaders within AFRY
• Ability to work with employees from many different cultures and backgrounds
• A firm that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable
• Various forms of flexibility to help you integrate your life with your professional commitments
• You must have the right to live and work in the United States of America

At AFRY, we believe that having the best people attracts the best projects, and having the best projects attracts the best people. We work in a global environment with a strong focus on the needs of our local clients.

We only accept online applications.

AFRY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.