Senior Project Engineer, Structural

Leo A. Daly Company; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Leo A. Daly Company seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead structural engineering design within a collaborative team in Omaha, Nebraska. This role involves mentoring junior team members, attending client meetings, and directing the engineering design process across multiple projects.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, a PE license, and have 8+ years of relevant experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is essential for success. Join us and be part of impactful design work that matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience preferred.
• Strong command of engineering principles.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering design.
• Plan and direct work of EITs and Designers.
• Attend client meetings and communicate effectively.
• Prepare reports and drawing documents.
• Mentor junior professionals.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Data interpretation

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineer License (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Description

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, drawing 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.

Requirements

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.

LEO A DALY LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. LEO A DALY LLC, is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department by phone at 402-391-8111 or by email at [e-mail] . For more information about your rights under the law, see Know Your Rights.