Senior Structural Engineer | St. Louis, MO

IMEG Corp.; Pensacola (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Job summary

IMEG Corp. is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in St. Louis, MO, to lead design efforts and act as project manager or lead engineer on moderate to complex projects. The role includes mentoring, client liaison, and oversight of budgets and schedules.

You will work with a large structural team, ensuring design quality, code compliance, and timely delivery while collaborating across healthcare, education, and commercial sectors. An PE license and 7+ years in building design are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 7+ years in building design consulting; 8+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, oversee, and manage projects of varying size and complexity.
• Assist executives with design scopes, proposals, and contracts.
• Create project schedules with milestones and deadlines.
• Lead client communications and meetings; maintain relationships.
• Ensure designs meet owner and IMEG standards and codes.
• Mentor staff and manage change orders and billing projections.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Design engineering

Mentoring

Client relations

Budgeting

Scheduling

Structural analysis

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) License

BS in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

100% Employee-Owned * Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG culture

IMEG is hiring a Senior Structural Engineer in St. Louis, MO, to lead design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for moderate to complex projects. This role also leads design efforts for larger, high-complexity projects with limited support from senior staff.

You will work closely with engineers and consultants to provide project direction, engineering solutions, and advice to clients. The role includes project management, engineering analysis, design, implementation oversight, budget support, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration for structural systems in buildings and other structures, contributing to sustainable design goals including SE2050.

At a Glance

Location: St. Louis, MO

Alternative Locations: Pensacola, FL; Kansas City, MO; Rogers, AR

Discipline: Structural

Markets: Structural; Commercial; Institutional

Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Travel: Up to 20%

Work Schedule: Full-time hybrid

Sponsorship: Not available

What You'll Do

• Coordinate, oversee, and manage projects ranging in size and complexity.
• Assist Project Executives and Client Executives with design scopes of work, fee calculations for proposals, and contract reviews.
• Create project schedules with milestone and deadline targets.
• Serve as the point of contact for teams and clients.
• Create monthly billings, submit financial information to Accounting, and update billing projections and estimated completion percentages.
• Ensure designs follow owner standards and requirements, IMEG standards, and code requirements.
• Ensure design milestone deliverables, quality control processes, and construction technical support are completed in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with design staff and coordinate project schedules through all phases of design and construction.
• Schedule and lead progress meetings and provide meeting documentation.
• Conduct construction site visits, respond to and resolve client and construction concerns, and manage change orders and approvals.
• Train, mentor, and motivate staff while building, maintaining, and developing client relationships.
• Conduct oneself in an ethical and professional manner.

What You'll Bring

Required Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering, or equivalent, required

Experience

• Professional Engineer (PE) License required
• 7 years of experience minimum required, 8 preferred, in the building design consulting industry

Required Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership traits in the Project Management career path
• Adept in the technical aspects of one's discipline
• Mastery of technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles in mechanics and materials, load paths, design techniques, design standards, including steel, concrete, wood, masonry, and concepts involved in structural systems of building and structures
• Ability to mentor, train, motivate, and lead others
• Ability to perform final quality control check in their area of expertise
• Ability to sell work and develop client relationships
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and demonstrate effective team building skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Eagerness to adapt to new challenges
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 20% with occasional overnight stays

Preferred

• Master's Degree (MS) in Structural Engineering preferred

About the Team

• Large multi-office structural team with active work across healthcare, education, housing, industrial, and public-sector projects in the Midwest and beyond.
• Strong mix of new buildings, additions, renovations, crane and foundation studies, civic facilities, and structural support for complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Recent work includes Regional Medical Center - Surgical Addition, Healthcare.

Why IMEG

• We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet.
• Employee ownership (ESOP), fully vested at all times, with a 3% to 6% company contribution, plus year-end profit sharing
• IDEA Program: a firm-wide innovation accelerator where employees across every discipline develop and scale new tools, from VR and AI to carbon-reduction technology
• PE, SE, and other license exam prep and support, with a clear path from EIT to PE
• Dress for Your Day flexibility (wear what fits your day)
• Generous time off, including 6 paid holidays and 3 additional floating holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one, with preventive care at 100%, a $50/month wellness credit, and a Calm subscription
• MEG, our in-house AI platform, helps employees find information and build agents that streamline project workflows and calculations

Bring Your Career to IMEG

IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees' futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard torace, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information(including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions includinglactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran'sstatus, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibitsdiscrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws andregulations.

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