Senior Structural Engineer

Davies Engineering Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Davies Engineering Group seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead industrial projects from concept through detailed design. The role focuses on steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures, with close collaboration across multi‑discipline teams.

You will influence design decisions, work directly with clients, and help grow the Structural team toward a Principal role and ownership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of structural design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering.
• PE license is required.
• Proven staff mentoring experience.
• Proficient with Risa-3D, Revit, and Navisworks.

Responsibilities

• Sell DEG services and build client relationships.
• Develop structural scopes, schedules, and costs for projects.
• Gather field data and inspect sites to evaluate conditions.
• Independently perform and ensure calculations and design deliverables.
• Ensure structural design accuracy and coordination within model and drawings.
• Coordinate with designers and establish clear direction.
• Write project documents (notes, scope, reports).
• Select construction materials and obtain plans/permits.
• Coordinate with outside consultants and contractors when needed.
• Participate in construction support and commissioning.

Skills

Structural design

Mentoring staff

Risa-3D

Revit

Navisworks

Code knowledge

Education

B.S. in Structural Eng

PE license

Tools

Risa-3D

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Overview

The Senior Structural Engineer plays a critical role in delivering complex industrial projects from concept through detailed design. This position offers the opportunity to lead challenging work involving steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures while collaborating closely with experienced multi-discipline engineering teams. This position allows you to sell our services, lead projects, and build a department – we are looking for a pioneer to develop our Structural team. This position affords a unique opportunity to grow into a Principal role with a track to becoming an Owner.

Fort Worth, TX or Cincinnati, OH

At Davies Engineering Group, we value engineers who combine technical excellence with practical problem‑solving and a commitment to quality. The ideal candidate brings deep structural design expertise, strong communication skills, and the desire to run structural projects independently.

Overview

You will have the opportunity to influence design decisions, work directly with clients, and contribute to high‑impact industrial projects that demand innovative and reliable engineering solutions.

Successful candidates are driven professionals who take pride in delivering technically sound, client‑focused designs that meet the highest industry and safety standards. Successful candidates are also excited to lead and develop junior engineers.

What You'll Do

• Sells DEG services and develop existing and new client relationships
• Develops structural scopes, schedules, and costs for projects
• Gathers field data and inspects sites and structures to evaluate existing conditions when necessary
• Independently performs and ensures all calculations and design efforts to prepare deliverables
• Ensures structural design is accurate and coordinated within the model and drawings
• Coordinates and communicates with designers on projects and establishes clear direction
• Writes project-based documents including, but not limited to: studies, project notes, scope, close‑out reports
• Selects appropriate construction materials
• Obtains plans and building regulation approvals
• Coordinates with outside consultants and contractors when required (geotechnical engineers, construction contractors, etc.)
• Participates in construction support, startup, and commissioning efforts
• Follows the DEG Standard Operating Procedures and Client Standards, ensuring quality and technical accuracy of project deliverables
• Establishes and manages their own engineering schedule and budget objectives on assigned projects
• Signs off on drawing packages

Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience designing structures in steel, concrete, masonry, and/or wood
• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering or related field
• PE license required
• Proven experience developing and mentoring staff members
• Skilled with Risa‑3D, Revit, and Navisworks
• Familiar with necessary codes, including but not limited to: IBC, ASCE, ACI 318, AISC, and NDS
• Competent in selecting construction materials, construction methods, and industry standards
• Strong structural analysis experience, including 3D and solid finite element modeling

Why Davies?

Davies Engineering Group is named after the late Gary Davies, an engineer who inspired others to dream bigger, work harder, and do what's right – even if it's not easy. DEG represents the continued growth and evolution of our engineering team, and we show up for our people with the same mindset. With a competitive salary, a generous bonus program, and comprehensive benefits, Davies is continuing to move forward, and we'd love for you to be a part of it.