Senior Structural Engineer

Parsons; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 88,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons in Columbia, SC seeks an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to lead complex bridge and building projects. You will analyze designs, prepare calculations, and serve as Engineer-of-Record for major and minor structures, guiding teams from concept through construction.

You’ll oversee multidisciplinary coordination, perform constructability reviews, and engage clients. A PE license and 8+ years of civil/structural experience are required; Parsons offers strong benefits, competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• 8+ years of experience in structural engineering.
• Strong analytical, technical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and prepare project designs, calculations and drawings for steel bridges, precast and prestressed concrete structures.
• Lead complex structural design efforts and oversee tasks of technicians, designers, and engineers.
• Oversee project design from conception to completion within budget and schedule.
• Provide constructability reviews and perform independent peer reviews.
• Review plans and calculations to verify compliance with codes and specs.
• Serve as Engineer-of-Record for major and minor structural designs.
• Communicate with clients, subconsultants, and government agencies.
• Build client relationships and participate in marketing and proposal activities.
• Ensure timely time sheets, expense reports, and labor hour tracking.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking forward to hiring an experienced Senior Structural Engineer! In this role, you will be trained and mentored under supervision in the utilization of engineering theories and practices and gain valuable exposure to company standards and exciting projects.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Analyze and prepare project designs, calculations and drawings for steel bridges; pre-cast, pre-stressed concrete bridges; cast-in-place flat slabs; and miscellaneous structures, with a particular emphasis on complex or specialized designs

• Assume lead role in complex structural design efforts; assign, track, and review tasks of technicians, designers, and engineers, ensuring adherence to project schedules; QC final work product

• Oversee project design from conception to completion in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule; coordinate with other disciplines throughout the duration of the project

• Provide constructability reviews; perform independent peer reviews on project submittals

• Review contract plans and calculations from other engineering teams and outside entities to verify completion and compliance with governing structural design codes and contract plans and specifications

• Serves as the Engineer-of-Record for major, minor, and miscellaneous structural designs

• Communicate high-level concepts effectively with team members, internal design groups, and external entities including clients, subconsultants, and relevant government agencies

• Build client relationships, help identify business opportunities, meet with clients and have client accountability

• Participate in project meetings with clients, sub-consultants, and contractors as necessary

• Take an active role in proposal activities, including write-ups and preliminary and final reviews

• Other marketing duties include providing timely resume updates, project write-ups, proposal support, and participating in marketing initiatives as required

• Ensure timely completion of time sheets, expense reports, and labor hours management

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

• Professional Engineer (PE)

• Years of Experience: 8+ years

• Must possess excellent analytical, technical, and communication skills

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best‑in‑class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology‑based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug‑free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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