Senior Structural Project Lead & Mentor

Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU) - Australia Chapter; Olney (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GPI in Olney, MD is seeking a Senior Structural Building Engineer to lead structural design and analysis for steel, concrete, masonry, and timber building systems across commercial, institutional, healthcare, industrial, and municipal projects. You will mentor junior staff and oversee project execution to ensure quality and client satisfaction.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil or Structural Engineering degree, a PE license (SE a plus), 5+ years of design experience, and proficiency with Revit and

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 applicable 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 preferred.
• Proven ability to mentor staff, manage clients, and oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• 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

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Civil/Structural Eng degree

PE license

SE is a plus

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Structural analysis software

Job description

GPI in Olney, MD is seeking a Senior Structural Building Engineer to lead structural design and analysis for steel, concrete, masonry, and timber building systems across commercial, institutional, healthcare, industrial, and municipal projects. You will mentor junior staff and oversee project execution to ensure quality and client satisfaction.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil or Structural Engineering degree, a PE license (SE a plus), 5+ years of design experience, and proficiency with Revit and