Senior Structural Engineer

Olivotto & Young Consulting Engineers; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Olivotto & Young Consulting Engineers is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to guide the design and analysis of residential, commercial, and specialty structures, emphasizing safety, code compliance, and constructability. This remote role partners with clients to ensure clear, professional technical reports.

The position requires detailed calculations, CAD review, and coordination with architects and contractors, with mentorship of junior staff and involvement from concept through construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• Professional engineering license or eligibility preferred.
• Experience managing projects from concept through construction.
• Strong written and verbal communication for reports and client correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and analysis of residential, commercial, and specialized structures.
• Perform detailed calculations and review drawings and CAD models.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and provide guidance to junior team members.
• Oversee project documentation and support construction phase services.
• Collaborate with clients to understand requirements and deliver technical reports.

Skills

Structural engineering

Structural analysis

CAD modeling

Remote work capability

Project coordination

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural/Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Company Description

Olivotto & Young Consulting Engineers provides tailored structural engineering consulting services to a diverse range of clients. The firm supports projects spanning residential and commercial structural design, project management, and specialized structures such as bespoke residences, greenhouses, and tensile membrane / cable structures. Services are customized to align with each client’s functional, budgetary, and schedule requirements. The team focuses on practical, innovative, and efficient solutions that support long-term development and performance of built assets.

Role Description

The Senior Structural Engineer will lead the structural design and analysis of residential, commercial, and specialized structures, ensuring safety, compliance, and constructability. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing detailed calculations, preparing and reviewing structural drawings and CAD models, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and providing technical guidance to junior team members. The role involves overseeing project documentation, supporting construction phase services, and contributing to design optimization and value engineering. The Senior Structural Engineer will also collaborate directly with clients to understand project requirements, propose solutions, and deliver clear, professional technical reports. This is a full-time remote role.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Structural Engineering, with experience applying this to building and specialty structures.
• Proficiency in Structural Analysis and Calculations for various materials and structural systems.
• Hands-on experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools for producing and reviewing structural drawings and models.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Professional engineering licenses (or eligibility for licenses) is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing projects from concept through construction, including coordination with architects, contractors, and other consultants.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting, prioritize multiple projects, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports, documentation, and client correspondence.
• Familiarity with relevant building codes, standards, and design guidelines.
• Experience with greenhouse, crop protection, or tensile membrane structures is an asset.