Senior Structural Engineer

Clayco

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A premier construction firm invites a licensed Senior Structural Engineer to join its design team in St. Louis. The successful candidate will collaborate with in-house teams to provide Structural Design and Quality Assurance on industrial projects. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, at least 5 years of commercial project design experience, and ideally a PE license. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and extensive benefits in a highly regarded workplace.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience designing commercial projects, ideally industrial.
PE and/or SE license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Involved from the beginning to foresee preliminary design problems.
Design projects to the builder’s strength for easier engineering changes.
Build relationships with field staff such as superintendents.

Skills

Team-oriented attitude

Resilience and adaptability to change

Experience with 3-D CAD

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering with structural emphasis

Master’s Degree in a related field (preferred)

Job description

Company Overview

Clayco is a full‑service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America high‑quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $5.8 billion in revenue for 2023, Clayco specializes in the “art and science of building,” providing fast‑track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential building projects.

Role Overview

Clayco Design and Engineering (CDE) invites a licensed Senior Structural Engineer to join its design team. You will collaborate with in‑house Development, Architecture, and Construction teams to provide Structural Design and Quality Assurance on industrial (distribution, manufacturing, food & beverage, and cold storage) projects for nationwide clients.

Responsibilities

Involved from the beginning to foresee preliminary design problems.
Focus on problem solving rather than finger pointing; the architect, engineer, and contractor work as one team.
Align project designs with construction schedules, delivering a fully finished package.
Use preliminary pricing advantages from historical construction experience.
Support value engineering throughout the design refinement.
Identify construction issues through input from the job site.
Design projects to the builder’s strength for easier engineering changes and revisions.
Participate in site and quality visits to solve field issues.
Build relationships with field staff such as superintendents and onsite personnel.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering with structural emphasis.
Master’s Degree in a related field is preferred.
Minimum 5 years of experience designing commercial projects, ideally industrial (warehouse, distribution, e‑commerce, manufacturing, cold storage, food, and beverage).
PE and/or SE license is preferred.
Experience with 3‑D CAD is a plus.
Team‑oriented attitude.
Resilience and adaptability to change.

Benefits & Recognition

2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
2025 ENR Top 100 Design‑Build Firms – Design‑Build Contractor (Top 5).
2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders – Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
Discretionary annual bonus contingent on company and individual performance.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k), generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, and learning & development programs.

Compensation

The salary range considers a wide range of factors, including education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

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