Senior Structural Engineer

Stanley Consultants; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

401K matching

Job summary

A consulting firm in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead Federal projects and manage building designs. The role requires strong foundation design skills and experience in reinforced concrete and structural steel. Applicants should have a PE License or the ability to obtain one within 6 months. This position offers a hybrid schedule with flexibility, competitive pay, and extensive benefits, promoting both professional growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience with government design standards.
• Experience in design of buildings and other structures in accordance with design codes.
• Proficient in reinforced concrete and structural steel design.

Responsibilities

• Support Federal projects for USACE, NAVFAC and AFCEC as a structural lead.
• Perform and manage structural design for new building constructions.
• Coordinate technical work within the structural team and interface with other disciplines.

Skills

Foundation design

Reinforced concrete

Structural steel

Communication

Project management

Education

PE License or ability to obtain within 6 months

Tools

RISA 3D

Mathcad

Job description

Job Title - Senior Structural Engineer

Location - Austin, TX

Job Type – Hybrid

Requisition ID - 11145

Stanley Consultants is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer for our Austin office to support a portfolio of primarily Federal projects, local industrial and Energy related projects, and select support on substation and transmission projects.

This position is intended for a senior‑level engineer capable of serving as a technical lead, with strong experience in foundation design, reinforced concrete, and structural steel, and the ability to coordinate across disciplines on federal, industrial, and infrastructure projects.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Support Federal projects for USACE, NAVFAC and AFCEC, serving as a structural technical lead for buildings and non‑building structures.
• Support local industrial and energy‑related projects, including structural support for mechanical systems, HVAC equipment, equipment foundations, slabs, pits, and industrial structures.
• Perform and manage the structural design for new building construction, building renovations, and utility‑related facilities.
• Determine client project requirements and develop reports, specifications, drawings, instructions, and related documents.
• Participate in predesign site visits and design charrettes in CONUS and OCONUS locations, as required.
• Assist in the preparation of fee estimates, scopes of work and design schedules for project proposals.
• Participate in predesign site visits and design charrettes in CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Coordinate with EIT’s and/or designers for the production of calculations, drawings, or other related documentation.
• Coordinate technical work within the structural team and interface with other disciplines.
• Evaluate the need for design changes and communicate appropriate recommendations to project manager and clients.
• Serve as a technical liaison between joint venture teams and government representatives.
• Consult with construction personnel respond to RFI’s and unexpected field conditions.
• Visit construction sites to monitor progress.
• Work compensated overtime to fit project needs and team workload.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with government design standards such as Unified Facilities Criteria, and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS).
• Experience in the design of buildings and other structures in accordance with design codes and standards published by ICC, ASCE, ACI, and AISC.
• Experience with the design of foundations: spread footings, mat foundations, slab on grade, drilled piers, and other deep foundation systems.
• Experience as structural lead on multiple concurrent and/or large projects.
• Proficient in reinforced concrete and structural steel design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and team members.
• PE License or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• International travel capabilities.
• Experience with seismic design of buildings and non‑building structures.
• Experience in Masonry, CFS, or Wood Design.
• Experience with the design of equipment and machinery foundations subject to dynamic or operational loads.
• Preferred Software: RISA 3D, RISA Floor, RISAFoundation, Mathcad, LPILE, MFAD.

Stanley’s Approach to Flexibility

While some members choose to work out of their local office on a full‑time basis, we offer a hybrid schedule for eligible positions consisting of two days a week in the office, two days a week remotely, and Friday being a flexible day that can be worked either in the office or at home. Eligible roles can also offer a compressed workweek schedule. Members who participate will be assigned a 9/80 work schedule, meaning every other Friday off!

What we offer:

Member‑Owned. Member‑ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.

Work‑Life Balance. We realize there’s more to life than just work.

Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.

Health Portfolio. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of health services including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.

Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits.

Professional Growth. When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.

Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit‑sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.

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