Senior Structural Project Lead - Building Design & Mentorship

GPI / Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.; Olney (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employee-owned firm

Job summary

GPI / Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. in Olney, MD, seeks a Senior Structural Building Engineer to lead design efforts across commercial, institutional, healthcare, industrial, and municipal projects.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior engineers and contributing to business growth while managing client expectations and project schedules. You will coordinate with architects and multidisciplinary teams, review calculations and drawings, and guide projects from concept through construction, leveraging

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• PE license preferred; SE is a plus.
• 5+ years of structural building design experience.
• Strong knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI and building codes.
• Experience leading structural projects from concept through construction.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software, Revit, and AutoCAD.
• Experience with commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial, and public-sector projects.
• Proven ability to mentor staff, manage clients, and oversee multiple projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and analysis of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber building systems.
• Prepare and review structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, quality control, and client expectations.
• Perform structural condition assessments, site investigations, and forensic evaluations.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, owners, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance throughout project execution.
• Support proposal development, client meetings, and business development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Communication

Client management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

PE license preferred

SE knowledge a plus

Tools

Structural analysis software

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

GPI / Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. in Olney, MD, seeks a Senior Structural Building Engineer to lead design efforts across commercial, institutional, healthcare, industrial, and municipal projects.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior engineers and contributing to business growth while managing client expectations and project schedules. You will coordinate with architects and multidisciplinary teams, review calculations and drawings, and guide projects from concept through construction, leveraging