Senior Structural Engineer

BLOOM COMPANIES LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Companies LLC seeks an experienced Senior Structural Engineer (PE) to lead the structural design of diverse building projects. You will collaborate with architects, contractors, managers, and clients to deliver high-quality plans and documents.

This role emphasizes mentorship, teamwork, and hands-on project leadership in a thriving, client-focused environment. The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in building structural engineering, strong code knowledge, and proficiency with industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis); Master’s preferred.
• PE License required (SE license or interest is a plus).
• 5-10+ years of building structural engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of building codes (IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC, NDS, TMS).
• Proficiency with industry software (RISA-3D, RAM, Enercalc, Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Excel).
• Excellent decision-making, communication skills, and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design across wood, steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and shallow foundations.
• Perform calculations, structural analysis, and drafting full construction documents, specifications, and design reports.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, and provide support during construction.
• Conduct site visits, structural inspections, condition assessments, and retrofit/repair solutions.
• Coordinate designs with architectural, civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
• Review engineering work prepared by junior staff and participate in Bloom's mentor/mentee culture.
• Interact with clients, contractors, and leadership to deliver quality projects on schedule and within budget.

Skills

Structural design

Project management

Communication skills

Mentorship/leadership

Client interaction

Code compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (Structural)

Master's degree

Tools

RISA-3D

RAM

Enercalc

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Bloom is currently seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer (PE) with 5-10 years of experience to join our growing team. This position requires someone who is a team player who can assist with the pursuit process, communicate effectively, and work well with clients. The successful candidate will lead the structural design of commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential building projects while working closely with architects, contractors, project managers, and clients.

The Bloom family has developed a mentor-mentee culture that allows us to share our experiences with one another; and in return we can all grow personally and professionally. Where you have shortcomings, others in the company may have strengths. Keep that in mind as you read through our preferred additional qualifications below. We see value in anything you can bring to the table; even if it’s something other than what we have listed here.

Bloom Companies is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.

• Leading complete structural design across wood, steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and shallow foundations.
• Performing calculations, structural analysis, and drafting full construction documents, specifications, and design reports.
• Reviewing shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, and providing support during construction.
• Conducting site visits, structural inspections, condition assessments, and developing retrofit/repair solutions.
• Coordinating designs with architectural, civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
• Reviewing engineering work prepared by junior staff and participating in Bloom's mentor/mentee culture.
• Interacting with clients, contractors, and leadership to deliver quality projects on schedule and within budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis); Master’s preferred.
• PE License required (SE license or interest is a plus).
• 5-10+ years of building structural engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of building codes (IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC, NDS, TMS).
• Proficiency with industry software (RISA-3D, RAM, Enercalc, Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Excel).
• Excellent decision-making, communication skills, and ability to manage multiple projects.