Senior Project Engineer – Structural (Philadelphia)

MULHERN+KULP STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun company events

Strong culture of community service

Job summary

A structural engineering consulting firm is hiring full-time experienced Project Engineers for their Philadelphia office. The ideal candidates should have 5-10 years of experience, a Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering, and EIT certification (PE license preferred). Duties include designing gravity and lateral systems for various buildings and conducting site observations. The company promotes a culture of community service and team engagement through various activities.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• EIT certification mandatory; PE license preferred.
• Strong communication and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design and document houses, offices, apartments, or mixed-use buildings.
• Design gravity components like beams, columns, and footings.
• Design lateral systems including shear walls and moment frames.
• Review shop drawings.
• Conduct site visits and construction observation.

Skills

Strong technical and analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of construction methods

Technical expertise in structural engineering calculations

Experience with AutoCAD or Revit

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering

EIT certification

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Mulhern+Kulp is hiring full-time entry-level Staff Engineers for our office in Ambler, just outside of Philadelphia.

Join a rapidly growing structural engineering consulting firm with 140+ team members and active projects nationwide. Our structural engineers partner with architects, builders, and developers nationwide to deliver innovative, practical structural solutions that shape skylines and communities.

Work Hard. Play Harder. Give Back.

For 15 consecutive years, Mulhern+Kulp has ranked among the Top 10 “Best Structural Engineering Firms to Work For” in the U.S. At M+K, we’re passionate about our work—but we also love having fun. From golf tournaments and ski trips to paintball battles and monthly happy hours, our calendar is packed with opportunities to connect outside the office. We’re also deeply committed to giving back, with a strong culture of community service.

This is your opportunity to love where you work. Really!

At Mulhern+Kulp, our philosophy is simple: treat others the way you want to be treated and help every employee reach their full potential. If you bring the right mix of drive and talent, you’ll find abundant opportunities to grow your career with us.

We offer competitive salaries, profit-sharing bonuses, industry-leading benefits, summer hours, and flexible schedules, but what truly sets us apart is our award-winning culture.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5-10 years’ relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering (from an ABET-accredited university)
• EIT certification required; PE license preferred
• Strong technical and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with a positive, team-oriented mindset and ability to work independently
• Knowledge of single-family, multi-family, or commercial construction methods preferred
• Advanced understanding of gravity and lateral design
• Technical expertise in performing structural engineering calculations, both manually and with design software
• Experience producing construction documents using AutoCAD or Revit preferred
• Wood-frame design experience preferred, but not required
  
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Project Managers and Staff Engineers designing and documenting houses, offices, apartments, or mixed-use buildings
• Design gravity components including beams, columns, and footings
• Design lateral systems including shear walls and moment frames
• Review shop drawings
• Conduct field work, including site visits and construction observation
  
  
  

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

• Cover letter indicating your interest in the position and where you saw our posting
• Current resume
  
  
  

Mulhern+Kulp is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug-free workplace and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.