Senior Structural Engineer IV - Seismic & Forensic Design Lead

Zapata Incorporated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending accounts

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) participation

Job summary

ZAPATA Incorporated seeks a Senior Structural Engineer IV to work from either the Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA office. You will lead design for diverse projects, mentor peers, and coordinate with in‑house and outside professionals, including seismic upgrades and military/commercial renovations.

The role requires extensive experience with steel, concrete, masonry, and timber, plus proficiency in structural analysis software and building codes.

Qualifications

• BS in Structural Engineering; MS preferred.
• Current PE license with comity eligibility in other states.
• Minimum 20 years of structural design experience.
• Proficiency with ASCE 41, IBC, UFC, ACI, AISC, TMS 402/602, NDS.
• Experience with RISA Suite and Tekla Tedds.
• Familiarity with H‑18‑8 Seismic Design Requirements a plus.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design of foundations, gravity and lateral systems, and appurtenances supporting architectural features.
• Prepare detailed calculation packages documenting building design for third‑party review.
• Conduct detailed technical reviews to verify code compliance and calculations.
• Mentor junior staff and act as SME across the project portfolio.
• Site visits to document conditions and perform structural observations.
• Prepare or review cost estimates as required.
• Assist in facilities planning, design, and maintenance across categories.

Skills

Mentoring

Project leadership

Quality control/review

Seismic design understanding

Education

BS in Structural Engineering

MS in Structural Engineering (preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

RISA Suite

Tekla Tedds

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

ZAPATA Incorporated seeks a Senior Structural Engineer IV to work from either the Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA office. You will lead design for diverse projects, mentor peers, and coordinate with in‑house and outside professionals, including seismic upgrades and military/commercial renovations.

The role requires extensive experience with steel, concrete, masonry, and timber, plus proficiency in structural analysis software and building codes.