Senior Project Engineer, Structural

Leo A Daly; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Leo A Daly is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead structural engineering design across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively within a multi-discipline team, making independent judgments and performing design calculations.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and a Professional Engineer License (PE), with strong communication skills and a minimum of 8 years of experience preferred. Join us at Leo A Daly to contribute to transformative design solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Professional Engineer License (PE) necessary.
• 8+ years’ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads structural engineering design and project requirements.
• Mentors junior professionals and designers.
• Communicates with clients and stakeholders during projects.

Skills

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineer License (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Leo A Daly

Leo A Daly Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation may contact the Human Resources Department at 402-391-8111 or by email at [e-mail]. For more information about your rights under the law, see Know Your Rights.

Job Summary

Senior Project Engineers work as part of a multi-discipline team leading structural engineering design during all phases of multiple simultaneous projects. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature with engineers and architects. Independent judgment is required on work details. Assignments will include performing design calculations, interpreting and preparing reports, and producing deliverable drawing sets including foundation plans, framing plans, details, and schedules.

Job Responsibilities

• Establishes, designs, and specifies project-appropriate structural engineering requirements.
• Plans and directs the work of Structural EITs and Designers.
• Independently attends client meetings and communicates with clients, consultants, contractors, and others during various stages of project development.
• Leads the execution of site investigations and observations.
• Prepares narratives, reports, calculations, drawings and specification documents in accordance with a high degree of quality, yet with regard to project schedule and budget constraints.
• Performs cross-discipline discussions and coordination.
• Assists with reviews of structural engineering documents for quality and compliance with code and program requirements.
• Participates in Construction Administration by reviewing shop drawings and submittals, responding to RFIs, solving construction issues, and performing site visits to assess general conformance with the design concept.
• Mentors and encourages the development of junior professionals and designers.
• Assists with marketing and business development activities including building relationships with key clients and strategic partners, proposal writing, fee estimates, and client interviews.
• Travel for marketing and project-related activities will be required.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Professional Engineer License (PE)

Preferred Education & Experience

• 8+ years’ experience
• Seasoned knowledge of relevant codes and design standards.
• Strong command of core engineering principles with the ability to apply them to real-world, multidisciplinary projects.
• Proficient in problem-solving
• Experienced with industry-standard software tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit)
• Competent in data interpretation and statistical analysis
• Seasoned knowledge of project management fundamentals
• Critical thinking and sound engineering judgement
• Detail-oriented and quality focused
• Effective communicator

Why join LEO A DALY?

At LEO A DALY, you will become part of a collaborative design culture and do work that matters. As an integrated design practice, we believe that a diversity of perspectives generates better solutions. We trust and support each other, ask hard questions and solve complex problems. Guided by a spirit of inquiry, we design for people at every scale, creating spaces that elevate individuals, their communities, and the institutions that serve them. Join LEO A DALY – help us transform the world.