Senior Structural Engineer

RIMEPRO INC; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Employee ownership and ESOP retirement

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Generous paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement and continuing e

Mentorship and professional develop

Job summary

RIMEPRO INC. seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to join its Forensics and Facility Performance team, focusing on existing buildings and restoration solutions.

You will investigate conditions, assess facilities, and develop practical repair strategies, while leading projects and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of structural consulting, a PE license, and strong report-writing skills, with expertise in steel, concrete, wood, and masonry systems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of structural engineering/building design consulting experience.
• PE license is required.
• Experience with existing buildings and structural systems.
• Strong analytical and report writing skills.
• Experience with steel, concrete, wood, and masonry.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic structural investigations and existing building evaluations.
• Conduct facility condition assessments and site investigations.
• Evaluate structural failures, deterioration, damage, and complex conditions.
• Develop repair, rehabilitation, and restoration solutions.
• Lead projects from initial investigation through design and implementation.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and recommendations.
• Work with owners, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Structural engineering

Forensic investigations

Project leadership

Technical report writing

Communication with clients

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Summary

A leading national engineering and design consulting firm is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join a specialized Forensics and Facility Performance team.

This role is focused on existing buildings rather than traditional ground-up design. The engineer will investigate structural conditions, assess existing facilities, identify failures or deficiencies, and develop practical repair, rehabilitation, and restoration solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform forensic structural investigations and existing building evaluations
• Conduct facility condition assessments and site investigations
• Evaluate structural failures, deterioration, damage, and complex building conditions
• Develop repair, rehabilitation, and restoration solutions
• Support adaptive reuse, renovation, and historic building projects
• Prepare technical reports, assessments, calculations, and recommendations
• Design repairs involving steel, concrete, wood, and masonry systems
• Lead projects from initial investigation through design and implementation
• Work directly with building owners, clients, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
• Support client relationships and new project opportunities

Requirements

• 10+ years of structural engineering / building design consulting experience
• PE license required
• Strong experience with existing buildings and structural systems
• Forensic investigations, facility assessments, rehabilitation, restoration, or structural repair experience
• Strong technical analysis and report writing skills
• Experience with steel, concrete, wood, and masonry
• Strong knowledge of mechanics, materials, load paths, and building codes
• Project leadership and mentoring experience
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or related Engineering discipline

Compensation & Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule
• Employee ownership and ESOP retirement plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Immediate eligibility for paid time off
• Generous paid holiday schedule
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Formal mentorship and professional development