Senior Structural Engineer, PE - HYBRID - DIRECT HIRE/PERMANENT!

Manpower Group (USA); Waukesha (WI); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

Job summary

Manpower Engineering is exclusively partnering with a well-established company in Waukesha, WI on a hybrid, direct-hire Senior Structural Engineer, PE position that offers strong professional development opportunities.

The role focuses on structural steel design for low-rise commercial buildings, with potential to learn a new industry. PE license required; salary up to $150,000 with 1.5x overtime; full benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with structural steel design.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software (Risa 3D, Enercalc, Woodworks).
• Excellent communication and project management skills. Must manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural designs and calculations for low-rise commercial and industrial buildings.
• Coordinate with drafting staff creating detailed drawings using CAD/BIM software.
• Conduct site visits to assess conditions and support investigations.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure design integrity and code compliance.
• Review construction documents and handle shop drawings and submittals.
• Provide technical support during construction phases and address structural issues.

Skills

Structural design

Project management

CAD/BIM

Communication

Multiple projects

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Tools

Risa 3D

Enercalc

Woodworks

Job description

• Reference Number: 389987
• Published Date: 09/12/2026
• Job Type: Permanent
• Industry: Architecture and Engineering
• Hours: Full Time

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Manpower Engineering is exclusively partnering with a very reputable, well-established and growing company in Waukesha, WI on a hybrid, highly visible, and direct hire/permanent Senior Structural Engineer, PE position that’s available due to continued growth and offers strong professional development and growth opportunities.

The company is looking for experience with structural steel design – experience with low-rise commercial buildings is a plus and the company is open to someone that’s open to learning a new industry.

Established in 1986, the company has enjoyed 40 years of continued success, is financially sound and positioned for continued growth, and has excellent tenure/retention. They’re a specialized structural engineering firm with a focus on low-rise, commercial buildings and provide services nationwide. They’re renowned for delivering technically sound, cost-effective, and practical design solutions. This person will have the opportunity to partner with a great leader and be part of a top performing team, a lot of autonomy, make an immediate, visible, and positive impact and their thoughts are heard and valued, and this is a critical role for the company to help them continue to grow.

• Compensation Plan: Depending on qualifications/experience, this opportunity can offer a base salary up to $150,000 and also paid overtime at 1.5x.
• Full Benefits Package.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary

The Senior Structural Engineer, PE will manage projects and work closely with the drafting staff to design and analyze structural components, review detailed drawings, and collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure project success.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural designs and calculations for low-rise commercial and industrial buildings.
• Coordinate with drafting staff who will create the detailed drawings and specifications using CAD and BIM software.
• Conduct site visits to assess existing conditions and support investigative engineering efforts.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure design integrity and compliance with codes.
• Review construction documents, review of shop drawings and product submittals.
• Provide technical support during construction phases and address any structural issues that arise.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with structural steel design.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software. Experience with Risa 3D, Enercalc and/or Woodworks is a plus.
• Excellent communication and project management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with low-rise commercial buildings.
• Experience with building codes and industry standards.
• Experience with investigative engineering and forensic analysis.