Senior Structural Engineer

Tandem Engineering Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Engineering Group is seeking a STRUCTURAL DESIGN ENGINEER with 5-7 years of experience for our Detroit, MI location. The role focuses on delivering structural design and assessment for automotive industry projects.

Qualified candidates have a Michigan P.E. license, a Civil Engineering degree, and proficiency with AutoCAD and structural software. The position emphasizes leadership and cross-team collaboration to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis on structures.
• P.E. designation in Michigan (Required).
• 5–7 years of practical experience in structural design.
• Experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; familiarity with design standards.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support client projects in Detroit with structural design execution.
• Lead project coordination with engineers and drafters.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet project goals.

Skills

P.E. Michigan

5–7 years experience

AutoCAD

Structural analysis

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis

SAP 2000

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tandem Engineering Group (Tandem) is a leading engineering and project management service company with headquarters located in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Our company offers engineering services to industrial, commercial, manufacturing, energy, and process engineering industries.

Our team is enthusiastic about bringing the highest quality engineering solutions and customer service to our clients, but it is also committed to creating an inspirational, diverse, and collaborative workplace environment that everyone can enjoy.

At Tandem, we offer the opportunity to collaborate with our talented group of professional engineers and project managers who strive for excellence.

Join an exciting engineering community that strives to make the workplace a healthy and trusted environment by supporting employee empowerment through teamwork, innovation, and supporting local charities.

Tandem offers competitive wages based on experience, and an attractive remuneration package.

Tandem is recruiting for a FULL POSITION as a STRUCTURAL DESIGN ENGINEER with a minimum of 5-7 years of experience to support our client's projects in our DETROIT, MI LOCATION.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, emphasis on structures
• Valid P.E designation in Michigan (Required)
• 5-7 years of practical experience
• Experience in the automotive industry
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Software including Project
• AutoCAD required
• Highly motivated, with superb interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, and the ability to speak multiple languages are considered an asset
• Familiar with Canadian and American Structural Engineering design standards and codes
• Ability to think methodically, to design, plan and manage projects
• Ability to maintain an overview of entire projects while continuing to attend to detailed technicalities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in structural analysis and design of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber structures
• Experience with Automotive and conveyor structural design projects

Proficiency in one of the following software:

• Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional
• SAP 2000
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Salary is based on experience

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND ACCOMMODATION

Tandem is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages applications from all candidates. We are committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under governmental laws and regulations.

Accommodations are available upon request for all candidates participating in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding process.