Senior Structural Engineer — Lead Design & Impact

Salas O'Brien; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Salas O’Brien in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead complex structural designs, manage project deliverables, and mentor junior engineers. You will participate in design and construction meetings, ensuring adherence to codes and company standards while delivering quality solutions.

The role emphasizes collaboration, technical leadership, and a hands-on approach to problem solving across project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (structural emphasis) from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant hands-on engineering experience (MS degree may substitute for one year).
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in at least one state.
• Strong technical judgment and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Working knowledge of structural analysis software and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Project Management & Supervision: Provide guidance to junior engineers and technicians. May serve as a project manager on moderately complex projects, taking full responsibility for project execution.
• Structural Design & Analysis: Independently research and implement new design methods for complex structural components and systems while ensuring constructability and efficiency.
• Technical Expertise & QA/QC: Interpret structural analysis results, identify and resolve modeling errors, and contribute to company lessons-learned initiatives.
• Building Code Compliance: Demonstrate a strong understanding of applicable codes, applying them effectively in design work.
• Construction Administration: Conduct construction site visits and resolve field issues using sound engineering judgment.
• Software & Revit Modeling: Utilize engineering software for accurate analysis and design. If required to work in Revit, maintain proficiency in modeling, detailing, and sheet setup.
• Collaboration & Communication: Attend and contribute to design and construction meetings, clearly communicating technical details to project teams.

Skills

Structural engineering

Project management

Revit modeling

Structural analysis

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in structural engineering

P.E. license

Tools

Revit

Structural analysis software

Job description

Salas O’Brien in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead complex structural designs, manage project deliverables, and mentor junior engineers. You will participate in design and construction meetings, ensuring adherence to codes and company standards while delivering quality solutions.

The role emphasizes collaboration, technical leadership, and a hands-on approach to problem solving across project teams.