Senior Structural Engineer-Concrete

Kimmel Associates; Salisbury (NC); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Remote flexibility possible

Career path to Director of Engineering

Mentorship and development

Small, collaborative team

Technical ownership

Job summary

Kimmel Associates client, a growing precast concrete products manufacturer, seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead design and analysis and help develop into a future engineering leader.

You’ll work on box culverts, septic systems, and underground utility structures, with a clear path to Director of Engineering in about three years. Hybrid work, strong mentorship, and collaboration with leadership and production teams are key. Willingness to travel periodically as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Concrete structures experience; precast concrete preferred.
• PE license preferred; EIT considered.
• Interest in developing into engineering leadership.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams.
• Willingness for regular in-person collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support structural design and analysis for precast concrete products.
• Design and analyze box culverts, septic systems, and underground structures.
• Prepare and review drawings, calculations, and technical docs.
• Collaborate with leadership and designers to support production.
• Resolve design/engineering issues through manufacturing.
• Progress toward Director of Engineering with increased leadership responsibilities.
• Collaborate with internal/external engineering resources as needed.
• Travel periodically for team collaboration and business needs.

Skills

Concrete design

Structural analysis

Leadership potential

Communication

Team collaboration

Licensure track

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a growing manufacturer of precast concrete products serving infrastructure, utility, and site development markets. The company produces below-ground precast systems and has built a reputation for quality, technical expertise, and responsive customer service.

The engineering team is intentionally lean and collaborative, creating an opportunity for a high-impact engineer to make a meaningful contribution while developing into a future engineering leader.

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with a strong concrete backgroundto join the engineering team and take on increasing technical and leadership responsibility.

This position offers a clear path to Director of Engineering within approximately three years. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering leadership and design personnel while gaining broader responsibility for structural design, production support, and engineering operations.

The company is open to two profiles: an experienced licensed PE ready to move toward leadership, or a strong mid-level engineer/EIT who wants hands-on mentorship and a defined path toward PE licensure and eventually the Director role.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support structural design and analysis for precast concrete products.
• Design and analyze products including box culverts, septic systems, and underground utility structures.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate closely with engineering leadership and designers to support production.
• Help resolve design and engineering issues throughout the manufacturing process.
• Take on increasing technical and leadership responsibilities as you progress toward the Director of Engineering role.
• Collaborate with internal and external engineering resources as needed.
• Travel periodically for team collaboration and other business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong structural engineering experience with concrete.
• Experience with precast concrete is highly preferred.
• PE license preferred; EIT candidates will also be considered.
• Candidates should have a genuine interest in developing into an engineering leadership role.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, design, and production teams.
• Candidates pursuing the leadership track should be comfortable with regular in-person collaboration.

Benefits

• $130,000–$160,000 base salary, depending on experience and licensure.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Remote flexibility may be available for highly experienced, licensed engineers.
• Clear, defined career path toward Director of Engineering.
• Hands-on mentorship and professional development.
• Opportunity to work within a small, collaborative engineering team.
• Meaningful technical ownership and increasing leadership responsibility.