Senior Structural Engineer, PE - Lead Projects & Growth

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer in Charlotte, NC to grow our structural engineering practice.

The role focuses on leading projects from design through construction documentation, managing client relationships, mentoring junior staff, and establishing processes for a growing team. The ideal candidate has PE licensure, 5+ years of experience, and a track record in multifamily or commercial projects, with expertise in steel, concrete, wood, and masonry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• 5+ years structural engineering experience; 8+ years preferred.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience designing structural systems for commercial or multifamily buildings.
• Experience with structural steel, concrete, wood, and masonry construction.
• Proven project management and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication; interact with clients.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to obtain licensure in additional states.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze structural systems for multifamily, commercial, institutional, and manufacturing facilities.
• Develop structural calculations, engineering designs, specifications, and construction documents for steel, reinforced concrete, post-tensioned concrete, wood, and masonry structures.
• Manage multiple structural engineering projects, ensuring delivery within budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
• Lead project coordination with clients, architects, contractors, project managers, and other engineering disciplines.
• Develop project scopes, provide input on fees and schedules, and monitor project financial performance and profitability.
• Review and oversee the work of structural designers, junior engineers, and external consultants.
• Lead client meetings, resolve technical issues, and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support business development initiatives, including proposal preparation, client presentations, networking, and identifying new project opportunities.
• Help establish structural engineering standards, workflows, and best practices as the Charlotte team expands.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to a high-performing team.
• Take ownership of project quality, client satisfaction, financial performance, and overall project outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer in Charlotte, NC to grow our structural engineering practice.

The role focuses on leading projects from design through construction documentation, managing client relationships, mentoring junior staff, and establishing processes for a growing team. The ideal candidate has PE licensure, 5+ years of experience, and a track record in multifamily or commercial projects, with expertise in steel, concrete, wood, and masonry