Senior Structural Engineer

Conrad Consulting; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant project ownership

Clear path toward senior leadership

Diverse challenging building projects

Job summary

Conrad Consulting in North Bethesda is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer stepping into a Project Manager role overseeing delivery, client relationships, technical oversight, and team development.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of structural engineering experience, an active PE license, and a BS in Civil or Structural Engineering. You will lead design, coordination, and mentoring while managing budgets, schedules, and client expectations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Active PE license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Strong building design and project delivery experience.
• Experience managing projects, budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Ability to lead and mentor engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage structural projects from concept through construction.
• Oversee project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Lead structural design, coordination, and quality control.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and project partners.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Mentor and supervise Project Engineers and junior staff.
• Support proposals, client development, and new project pursuits.
• Provide technical leadership and resolve design challenges throughout project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Structural engineering

Client relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Structural Engineering | PE | Project Management | Building Design | Team Leadership

About the company:

We're partnered with a highly respected structural engineering firm in the North Bethesda area that is continuing to grow its building structures team.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Structural Engineer to step into a true Project Manager role with responsibility for project delivery, client relationships, technical oversight, and team development.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing structural projects from concept through construction
• Overseeing project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Leading structural design, coordination, and quality control
• Serving as the primary point of contact for clients and project partners
• Coordinating with architects, consultants, contractors, and internal teams
• Mentoring and supervising Project Engineers and junior staff
• Supporting proposals, client development, and new project pursuits
• Providing technical leadership and resolving design challenges throughout project delivery

What we're looking for:

• 7+ years of structural engineering experience
• Active PE license required
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Strong building design and project delivery experience
• Experience managing projects, budgets, schedules, and client relationships
• Ability to lead and mentor engineering teams
• Strong technical knowledge of structural engineering design and construction
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

More reasons to apply:

• Significant project ownership and client exposure
• Opportunity to lead and develop engineering teams
• Clear path toward senior leadership
• Diverse and technically challenging building projects
• Collaborative and supportive engineering culture
• Long-term career growth within an established firm

If you're a PE Structural Engineer ready to take greater ownership of projects, clients, and teams, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a Project Manager position in North Bethesda.