Senior Structural Engineer

JP Cullen; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Bonus Structure

Profit Sharing

Job summary

JP Cullen is seeking a licensed Structural Engineer to support planning, analysis, and design of complex structures on construction projects. You will collaborate with project teams, architects, consultants, and trade partners and engage in both field and office operations.

With 12+ years of progressive structural engineering experience and a PE license, you will develop drawings, calculations, and specifications, review models, and guide construction through coordination meetings and site

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Structural Engineering or equivalent registration in the applicable jurisdiction
• At least 12+ years of progressive engineering experience in structural system design, analysis, and project execution
• Knowledge of structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, wood, foundations, and lateral-force-resisting systems
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes, material standards, and structural design requirements
• Ability to read, interpret, and produce construction drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical reports
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Willingness to work in both office and active jobsite environments

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, analysis, design, and coordination of structural systems, including foundations, structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and related building components
• Perform structural calculations and analyses for gravity, lateral, and temporary loads in accordance with applicable codes and standards
• Develop complete structural engineering documents, including plans, details, calculations, and specifications
• Review drawings and specifications for constructability, coordination, and code compliance
• Assist with structural scope development, system selection, connection concepts, and construction sequencing strategies
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Site Engineers, Superintendents, architects, and trade partners to resolve design and field issues
• Participate in coordination meetings with project teams, specialty engineers, trade partners
• Review structural submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and delegated-design documents
• Conduct field observations to verify that structural work aligns with drawings, specifications, and design intent
• Support evaluation of existing structures, temporary conditions, repair solutions, and project closeout documentation
• Uphold JP Cullen’s standards for safety, quality, and teamwork on every project

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a licensed Structural Engineer to support the planning, analysis, design, coordination, and execution of structural systems on complex construction projects. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys collaborating with project teams, architects, consultants, and trade partners and who wants to deepen their technical expertise while remaining closely connected to both field and office operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, analysis, design, and coordination of structural systems, including foundations, structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and related building components
• Perform structural calculations and analyses for gravity, lateral, and temporary loads in accordance with applicable codes and standards
• Develop complete structural engineering documents, including plans, details, calculations, and specifications
• Review drawings and specifications for constructability, coordination, and code compliance
• Assist with structural scope development, system selection, connection concepts, and construction sequencing strategies
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Site Engineers, Superintendents, architects, and trade partners to resolve design and field issues
• Participate in coordination meetings with project teams, specialty engineers, trade partners
• Review structural submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and delegated-design documents
• Conduct field observations to verify that structural work aligns with drawings, specifications, and design intent
• Support evaluation of existing structures, temporary conditions, repair solutions, and project closeout documentation
• Uphold JP Cullen’s standards for safety, quality, and teamwork on every project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Structural Engineering or equivalent registration in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Ability to obtain and maintain additional state or regional licenses as required.
• At least 12+ years of progressive engineering experience in structural system design, analysis, and project execution.
• Knowledge of structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, wood, foundations, and lateral-force-resisting systems
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes, material standards, and structural design requirements
• Ability to read, interpret, and produce construction drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical reports
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Willingness to work in both office and active jobsite environments

Why JP Cullen?

At JP Cullen, we specialize in the “Tough Jobs” no one else can do. For more than 135 years, we’ve delivered complex, high-profile projects across healthcare, education, industrial, and commercial markets by investing in great people, strong teams, and continuous improvement. We’re a 5th generation, family-owned construction management firm that believes people do their best work when they’re supported, challenged, and trusted.

Our Mission: To identify, hire, train, and retain the best people to serve our customers.

Compensation & Benefits

JP Cullen has a commitment to its community, employees, and employees’ families. We offer outstanding benefits — Health Insurance, Dental, Competitive Pay and Bonus Structure, Profit Sharing, PTO, Holiday Pay, Employee Assistance, and Training.

EEO

JP Cullen is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. We promote diversity by proactively recruiting, hiring, and promoting women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans. JP Cullen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.