Senior Structural Engineer

BBA Consultants; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Group insurance plan

Annual PTO

Job summary

BBA Consultants seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead civil and structural design for heavy industrial projects in mining, energy, and related sectors. You will drive technical leadership, owner coordination, and project delivery from feasibility to construction support.

Expect mentoring of junior staff, risk and cost awareness, and active client interaction to define requirements and provide engineering solutions. Travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural focus or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain licensure in the applicable U.S. jurisdiction.
• 15+ years of relevant civil and structural engineering experience.
• Experience in industrial, mining, energy, infrastructure or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of North American civil/structural design codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the civil and structural design of heavy industrial projects from feasibility through construction support.
• Perform engineering analyses and design for civil and structural systems to US codes and standards.
• Design and review foundations, steel/concrete structures, equipment supports, pipe racks, and industrial systems.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary activities with mechanical, electrical, process, geotechnical, env., and PM teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Manage project tasks, schedules, budgets, and deliverables for successful execution.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Mentorship

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with structural focus

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or ability to obtain in US

15+ years of civil/structural engineering experience

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

STAAD

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Revit

Mathcad

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Senior Structural Engineer

3 Locations Available | req3177 Posted on: 8/31/2026 Back to Search

Job available in these locations:

• Phoenix, AZ, United States
• Elko, NV, United States
• Tucson, AZ, United States

Type of position: Regular

Y ourfuture role on our team

BBA is seeking an Intermediate Civil/Structural Engineer to join our growing U.S. team. In this role,you will contribute to the delivery of multidisciplinary industrialinfrastructure projects in the mining,energy, renewable power, industrial, and chemical sectors.

You will play a key role in both technical execution and project delivery, supporting engineering design while progressively taking ownership of project coordination, client interactions,and technical leadership responsibilities. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer ready to move beyond pure design execution into broader projectleadership.

With us, you’ll get theopportunity to:

• Lead the civil and structural design of heavyindustrial projects from feasibility studies through detailed engineeringand construction support
• Perform engineering analysis and designfor civil and structural systems in accordance with applicable U.S. codesand industry standards
• Design and review:
  • Concrete foundations
  • Structural steel and reinforced concrete structures
  • Equipment support structures
  • Pipe racks, access platforms, and industrial structural systems
  • Building structural components
• General civil infrastructure systemssupporting industrial facilities
• Prepare and review engineeringcalculations, technical reports, design memoranda, specifications, andconstruction packages
• Coordinate engineering activities withmultidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, process,geotechnical, environmental, and project management teams
• Provide technical guidance and mentorshipto junior engineers, designers, and drafters
• Support quality assurance and performtechnical reviews of engineering deliverables
• Manage assigned project tasks, schedules,budgets, and technical deliverables to support successful projectexecution
• Participate in project planning, scopedefinition, cost estimating, scheduling, and resource coordination
• Interface directly with clients toclarify technical requirements, present engineering solutions, and supportproject delivery discussions
• Support construction through fieldreviews, site visits, technical issue resolution, and contractorcoordination
• Contribute to continuous improvement,engineering best practices, and technical innovation
• Support business development activitiesincluding proposal preparation, technical input, and client relationshipdevelopment

We’relooking for someone who is:

• Technically strong and solution-oriented
• Proactive with a strong sense ofownership and accountability
• Able to balance technical execution withproject delivery priorities
• Collaborative and effective inmultidisciplinary environments
• Comfortable mentoring junior team members
• Strong in communication, clientinteraction, and coordination
• Adaptable in a fast-paced consultingenvironment
• Committed to safety, quality, and ethicalengineering practice
• Detail-oriented with strong engineeringrigor and sound judgment

Do your qualities and values match our corporateculture?

• Results-driven and proactive
• Eager to learn and develop technically
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Curious, analytical, and solution-focused
• Adaptable in a dynamic projectenvironment
• Detail-oriented with strong engineeringrigor
• Committed to safety, quality, and ethicalpractice
• Able to manage multiple tasks anddeadlines effectively

Summary of certifications and job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineeringwith structural focus, or Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure in the applicable U.S. jurisdiction within a reasonable timeframe
• 15+ years of relevant experience incivil and structural engineering
• Experience in industrial, mining, energy,infrastructure, or related sectors
• Demonstrated experience deliveringmultidisciplinary engineering projects
• Experience coordinating project scope,schedules, budgets, and engineering deliverables
• Strong understanding of North Americancivil and structural design codes and engineering standards
• Experience with engineering tools such as:
  • SAP2000 / ETABS / STAAD or equivalent
  • AutoCAD / Navisworks / Revit
  • Mathcad or equivalent engineeringcalculation software
• Strong technical writing anddocumentation skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, andcoordination skills
• Availability for occasional travel to client and project sites

An overview of BBA’s Total Rewards:

• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Time bank
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Annual paid time off (PTO)
• Statutory holidays
• Premium for employee referrals

BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

At BBA, you get many benefits:

• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there is no perception of hierarchy
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Opportunity for site work: an amazing career accelerator!
• Participation in our firm’s major projects up to 2030:
  • BBA’s carbon neutrality
  • 30% of women on our team
  • and much more!
• Custom training and development plans

AboutBBA

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies , and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.

Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.