Senior Structural Engineer - Steel Connections Lead

Building Composites LLC; Moraine (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Composites LLC in Moraine, OH is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to lead steel connection designs, review shop drawings, and coordinate with subcontractors. This upper mid- to senior-level role offers autonomy and technical leadership.

You bring 7+ years, a PE license, and strong AutoCAD skills; familiarity with structural software and building codes (IBC/ACI/AISC) is a plus. Competitive compensation and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience as a design engineer.
• Proven steel design and steel connection design experience.
• Ability to develop new steel connections independently.
• Experience reviewing and correcting detailed steel design drawings.
• Experience coordinating with external subcontractors and fabricators.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in any U.S. state.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; familiarity with structural or civil engineering software is a plus.
• Understanding of construction documents and building codes (IBC, ACI, AISC).
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and technical writing skills.
• Up to 10% travel to manufacturing sites or job sites.
• Commitment to safety and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of steel connections for building and infrastructure applications.
• Independently develop new steel connections from scratch with minimal supervision.
• Review and correct detailed steel design, shop, and fabrication drawings.
• Coordinate design efforts and technical communication with external subcontractors and fabricators.
• Perform engineering calculations and validate designs using sound judgment.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align engineering with fabrication and installation needs.
• Maintain documentation for code compliance and QA/QC protocols.
• Contribute to R&D efforts for new FRP and steel products and applications.

Skills

7+ yrs exp

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Technical writing

AutoCAD

IBC knowledge

ACI/AISC codes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Building Composites LLC in Moraine, OH is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to lead steel connection designs, review shop drawings, and coordinate with subcontractors. This upper mid- to senior-level role offers autonomy and technical leadership.

You bring 7+ years, a PE license, and strong AutoCAD skills; familiarity with structural software and building codes (IBC/ACI/AISC) is a plus. Competitive compensation and benefits are included.