Senior Structural Engineer & Associate Principal

01 Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) in Philadelphia, PA seeks a seasoned Structural Engineer with 20+ years of experience to lead a diverse team in preservation, adaptive reuse, and rehabilitation projects.

You will apply sound judgment, manage scopes, schedules, and budgets, and collaborate across disciplines. The role emphasizes technical excellence, leadership, and mentoring within a culture of shared responsibility.

Qualifications

• Must have strong technical leadership in structural engineering.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
• Experience delivering client-ready deliverables and leading project teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership as the structural SME across projects.
• Lead project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and client communications.
• Mentor staff and contribute to internal knowledge sharing and professional development.

Skills

Technical leadership

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Client communication

Education

Master's degree in civil/structural engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in PA

SE license a plus

Job description

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) in Philadelphia, PA seeks a seasoned Structural Engineer with 20+ years of experience to lead a diverse team in preservation, adaptive reuse, and rehabilitation projects.

You will apply sound judgment, manage scopes, schedules, and budgets, and collaborate across disciplines. The role emphasizes technical excellence, leadership, and mentoring within a culture of shared responsibility.