Sr Project Engineer

Miyamoto International; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Miyamoto International in Las Vegas is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer to join our growing structural engineering practice. You will work with senior engineers in California and Reno and mentor from day one, gaining hands-on project management, client interaction, and coordination with architects and contractors.

This ground-floor opportunity offers growth leadership as we build a permanent Las Vegas team and expand our regional portfolio across a range of seismic and structural projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architectural or Civil engineering with a structural focus; master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of structural and earthquake engineering design experience.
• PE license required; SE preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior structural engineers in CA and Reno; contribute to project work from day one.
• Engage in client management and business development activities.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate leadership in growing the Las Vegas practice and mentoring junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Structural analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architectural or Civil engineering (structural focus)

Master’s degree in structural engineering (preferred)

Job description

Miyamoto International is in business to make the world a better, safer place. We provide expert high-performance earthquake + structural engineering and disaster mitigation services, as well as response and reconstruction assistance to some of the world’s most devastating disasters. Our work improves the environment and safety of pre- and post-disaster communities, schools, hospitals, historical monuments, international icons and more. Miyamoto International is among the nation’s fastest growing structural engineering companies. With 30 locations across the globe, our team members adapt to new challenges that reflect the diverse needs of the domestic and international communities we serve.

We are currently seeking a Sr. Project Engineer to be based out of our Las Vegas office. This position is one of the most exciting roles in our company. We are establishing our Las Vegas presence after years of successfully delivering projects in the region remotely. We have now made the strategic decision to build a permanent team and grow this practice locally, and you will play a key role in that expansion.

You will work directly with senior structural engineers in California and Reno who will actively mentor you, support your technical development, and involve you in meaningful project work from day one. You will gain hands‑on experience in client management, business development, communication, and coordination with architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams. You will also be exposed to real engineering and management decision‑making across a wide range of project types.

You may initially work on California projects remotely, but our vision is to establish and expand a strong Las Vegas structural engineering group. You will be part of the ground‑floor team building this practice, with significant opportunities for growth and leadership. The potential for both your career and the office is truly unlimited.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Architectural or Civil engineering or related field (with a structural engineering focus), Master’s with emphasis on structure engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of structural and earthquake engineering design experience.
• Advanced structural analysis and design skills in all common building materials.
• Exposure to project management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• PE license required; SE preferred.

Miyamoto International is seeking the best and brightest professionals to join our team. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated leader with exceptional communication skills, as well as the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks. Flexibility, organizational skills, project collaboration and accountability are integral components to achieving our goals. Your entrepreneurial spirit should motivate others, inspire new ideas and contribute toward business-development strategies. Successful candidates share our passion for helping others and strives to improve the quality of their work with each new challenge. This is an opportunity to expand your creativity and build your expertise in the field.

Miyamoto International is an equal opportunity employer.

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