Senior Principal Engineer — Lead Large Projects (Hybrid)

Stratus Team LLC; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

401k retirement plan with employer"s""

Paid holidays

PTO (paid time off)

Job summary

Stratus Team LLC is seeking a Principal Engineer (PE) to lead the design, analysis, and construction of major projects across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, deliver compliant and innovative engineering solutions, and mentor junior engineers.

The ideal candidate has a PE license, ABET-accredited degree, and 10–15 years of experience in engineering design and project management, with

Qualifications

• PE license is required.
• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• 10–15 years of engineering design and project management experience.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills.
• Ability to lead large-scale engineering projects and provide expert guidance.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex engineering projects, providing expert technical guidance to project teams.
• Provide leadership and oversight for a multidisciplinary team of MEP engineers.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, calculations, and technical reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and client expectations.
• Serve as the primary technical expert on projects, resolving complex design challenges and ensuring that engineering solutions are innovative and technically sound.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring technical excellence across the team.
• Conduct quality control reviews at key project milestones to ensure accuracy, technical precision, and adherence to project goals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, contractors, and consultants, to ensure the seamless integration of engineering systems into overall project designs.
• Oversee construction administration tasks, including reviewing submittals, conducting site visits, and addressing technical issues during construction.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations, offering technical expertise and ensuring that client needs are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stay current with industry advancements, emerging technologies, and innovative materials, incorporating new solutions into the firm’s engineering designs.
• Provide strategic input on business development efforts, assisting with proposals and client presentations to secure new projects.

Skills

Leadership & mentorship

Communication of complex concepts

Project leadership

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Stratus Team LLC is seeking a Principal Engineer (PE) to lead the design, analysis, and construction of major projects across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, deliver compliant and innovative engineering solutions, and mentor junior engineers.

The ideal candidate has a PE license, ABET-accredited degree, and 10–15 years of experience in engineering design and project management, with