Senior Structural Engineer: Lead Projects & Mentorship

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 101,550 - 169,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) matching

Time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) seeks a seasoned Senior Structural Engineer with 10+ years of experience to join our Raleigh, North Carolina team, collaborating with architects and engineers on challenging projects.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, project management, and mentorship within a culture of trust and personal responsibility. Candidates should hold an NC PE license, a master's degree, and strong communication skills, with a track record in design, analysis,

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of North Carolina.
• Master's degree in civil/structural engineering or related field.
• Minimum ten years of relevant structural engineering industry experience, including technical and project management (e.g., failure/damage investigation; non-destructive evaluation and instrumentation; seismic/structural analysis and design for repair, retrofit, and rehabilitation of existing structures; evaluation of parking garage structures; and/or specialty consulting of new systems and materials from design through construction)
• Strong technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Project management, including client development, project scoping, assembling and managing appropriate project teams, maintaining project schedules and budgets, and managing client expectations and deliverables
• Technical leadership, including applying sound engineering judgment and a deep understanding of governing codes, design guidelines, and industry practices; collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams across WJE as the structural engineering subject-matter expert (SME); leveraging your expertise for a variety of structural engineering projects, including the investigation, design, analysis, repair, and renovation of new and existing structures, construction materials, loading conditions, and construction types; preparing technically excellent client deliverables; providing high-quality reviews and oversight of work by others; and performing and training others in hands-on field work
• Mentorship, including exemplifying WJE’s culture of shared destiny and knowledge sharing to better the team around you: locally and company-wide, “up” and “down,” formally and informally, on-and-off projects, for technical topics and overall career development
• Contributions to structural engineering practice and company-wide objectives, including participating in the attraction, development, and engagement of up-and-coming consultants; collaborating with other WJE practice leaders for in-house knowledge-sharing and training initiatives; and engaging in meaningful involvement in industry-related professional organizations, conferences, and technical committees

Skills

Licensed PE (NC)

Strong communication skills

Project management

Education

Master's degree in civil/structural engineering or related field

Job description

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) seeks a seasoned Senior Structural Engineer with 10+ years of experience to join our Raleigh, North Carolina team, collaborating with architects and engineers on challenging projects.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, project management, and mentorship within a culture of trust and personal responsibility. Candidates should hold an NC PE license, a master's degree, and strong communication skills, with a track record in design, analysis,