Senior Structural Engineer - Commercial Projects

SSOE Group; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual target bonus/incentive program

Ownership opportunities

Comprehensive benefits including health insurance

Continuous learning culture

Job summary

SSOE Group in Columbia, South Carolina is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to design and execute diverse commercial projects across the United States. This role requires leadership in complex structural evaluations and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, experience in commercial projects, and strong communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work schedule, competitive salary between $115k - $140k, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, qualifying for licensure in the state of practice.
• PE or PE-tracked status preferred; two or more years of experience at SSOE.
• Experience with commercial projects in health, education, government sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead project engineering tasks and develop unique design solutions.
• Plan and direct medium to large engineering projects ensuring quality and budget.
• Represent the firm in meetings and coordinate project details.

Skills

Strong client-facing communication skills

Proficiency with structural analysis software

Knowledge of building codes and standards

Working knowledge of Revit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

RISA

Revit

Job description

SSOE seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to design and execute diverse commercial projects across the United States, including K‑12 schools, corporate offices, and retail facilities. The role involves complex structural evaluations, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, and leadership from concept to completion.

What We Offer

• A hybrid work schedule option with potential for fully remote work per company policy.
• Competitive salary: $115k - $140k per year, dependent on location, education, experience, and certifications.
• Eligibility for annual target bonus/incentive program based on company and individual performance.
• Ownership opportunities to employees at associate level and above.
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, professional development, generous PTO, and paid holidays.

Additional Perks

• Continuous learning culture with support for curiosity and innovation.
• Career stability across diverse market sectors, project types, and geographic locations.
• Structured career advancement opportunities.
• Holistic compensation supporting physical and mental health, work‑life balance, and financial success.

Responsibilities

• Apply extensive engineering knowledge across assignments.
• Make independent decisions on engineering problems, develop unique design solutions, and lead project engineering tasks as appropriate.
• Represent the firm in meetings and conferences to resolve key issues and coordinate projects.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct medium to large engineering projects or multiple smaller complex projects, ensuring budget, schedule, quality, and inter‑discipline coordination.
• Approve or reject major items related to materials, equipment, and field construction.
• Serve as staff advisor or consultant in a specialized discipline using advanced techniques.
• Provide supervision and guidance for overall objectives, new concepts, policy matters, and complex problems.
• Supervise, coordinate, and review the work of a team of engineers and designers on the same project.
• Define project scope and break into manageable tasks.
• Notify supervisors and project managers of scope changes.
• Maintain continuing professional education in the discipline.
• Participate in client contact and business development activities.
• Meet with clients to define scope, present progress, and ensure satisfaction.
• Travel required.
• Valid driver's license required; may be waived for international assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, qualifying for licensure in the state of practice.
• PE or PE‑tracked status preferred; two or more years of experience with SSOE as Engineer 4 or equivalent experience with eight or more years of related practice, or five years at SSOE as Engineer 4 or eleven years of related practice if not registered.
• Experience with commercial projects in health, education, government, higher education, retail, or airports.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software such as RISA.
• Knowledge of building codes and standards: IBC, ASCE 7, ASIC, ACI, and related codes.
• Working knowledge of Revit.
• Strong client‑facing communication skills and experience leading technical discussions with architects, contractors, and owners.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi‑discipline coordination, review processes, and change control in complex projects.