Senior Structural Engineer: Lead Projects & Mentor Team

Progressive Companies; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Summer hours

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Wellness program

Job summary

Progressive Companies is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Charlotte, NC to lead complex projects from concept to completion. You will collaborate with clients, project managers, and consultants to align goals, solve technical challenges, and maintain momentum.

You will mentor junior engineers and elevate team performance through technical guidance and knowledge sharing. The role emphasizes Performance Based Design, code compliance, and rigorous deliverables across diverse projects, with a

Qualifications

• P.E. licensure required.
• Typically 15+ years of post-graduation professional engineering experience and/or 10+ years of professionally licensed experience.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and standard technology/software tools.
• Advanced knowledge of industry codes and standards and the ability to apply them throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ability to evaluate structures under a variety of conditions using advanced techniques such as vibration analysis, ponding, composites, and thermal influence.
• Ability to upgrade existing structures to meet new codes or improve performance in alignment with Performance Based Design standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality engineering designs and specifications aligned with project goals across a range of project complexities.
• Lead advanced construction administration activities, including RFIs and shop drawing reviews, with minimal supervision.
• Establish documentation standards and procedures that ensure consistent, accurate deliverables aligned with Performance Based Design principles.
• Analyze project feasibility, performance metrics, and risk factors to provide proactive technical insights and support decision-making.
• Coordinate with project managers, team leads, clients, consultants, and governing agencies to advance scope, schedule, budget, and compliance requirements.
• Review complex project documentation and field conditions to confirm quality, code compliance, and alignment with design intent.
• Mentor engineering staff by serving as a technical subject matter expert, contributing to lessons learned, and supporting continued professional growth.

Skills

P.E. licensure

15+ years experience

Leadership

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Progressive Companies is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Charlotte, NC to lead complex projects from concept to completion. You will collaborate with clients, project managers, and consultants to align goals, solve technical challenges, and maintain momentum.

You will mentor junior engineers and elevate team performance through technical guidance and knowledge sharing. The role emphasizes Performance Based Design, code compliance, and rigorous deliverables across diverse projects, with a