Senior Structural Engineer & Project Leadership

DEVITA Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DEVITA Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineer to grow our Charlotte structural team, delivering designs, analyses, and permit documents for steel, concrete, post-tensioned concrete, and wood structures.

The role blends technical leadership with project management and client development in a fast-growing consulting environment. The ideal candidate will have initiative in client development, strong project leadership, and a proven ability to mentor staff while expanding the practice in the

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' engineering experience; 8+ years preferred to include engineer-of-record responsibilities.
• B.S. degree in civil, structural, or related field of engineering.
• Professional Engineering licensure required, with ability to become licensed in multiple states.
• Structural Engineering (SE) licensure preferred.
• Demonstrated project management experience, with exposure to client development or business development activities preferred.
• Experience with mentoring less experienced staff preferred.
• Experience with a variety of structural systems including steel, concrete, wood, and masonry.
• Post-tension and podium design experience preferred.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in REVIT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering solutions and construction documents on multiple projects, on budget and on schedule.
• Coordinate structural team activities and supervise designers and sub-consultants.
• Design structural systems for multi-family, commercial, institutional, and manufacturing facilities.
• Lead client projects including scope, fees, schedules, and coordination with stakeholders.
• Coordinate technical requirements with clients, PMs, designers, engineers, and other disciplines.
• Lead client communication via meetings, coordination, and issue resolution.
• Identify and support new business opportunities, including proposals and client meetings.
• Help establish standards, workflows, and best practices for a growing team.
• Mentor junior staff and build department capabilities as expansion occurs.
• Own project outcomes including quality, financial performance, and client satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Client development

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Structural design

Coordination across disciplines

Multi-project management

Education

B.S. in civil/structural engineering

Professional Engineer Licensure

SE licensure preferred

Tools

REVIT

Job description

DEVITA Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineer to grow our Charlotte structural team, delivering designs, analyses, and permit documents for steel, concrete, post-tensioned concrete, and wood structures.

The role blends technical leadership with project management and client development in a fast-growing consulting environment. The ideal candidate will have initiative in client development, strong project leadership, and a proven ability to mentor staff while expanding the practice in the