Structural Design Engineer

LVI Associates; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term ownership pathway

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Structural Project Engineer in Washington, DC to join a growing office and work on complex building projects across data centers, aviation, healthcare and commercial developments.

The role emphasizes leadership, client coordination, and exposure to advanced structural systems. Requires a Master’s degree, PE or EIT, 4+ years of experience, and RAM/ Tekla/ Revit proficiency; offers a hybrid schedule and strong growth with a pathway toward ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering with a structural emphasis.
• Master's degree is a must.
• Minimum 4+ years of structural building design experience.
• EIT or Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with RAM Structural System, Tekla Structural Designer, Revit, and BIM 360.
• Strong understanding of current building codes and structural design standards.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ambitious individual seeking long-term growth and leadership opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for a wide variety of building types.
• Design steel, concrete, masonry, and timber structural systems.
• Lead project tasks and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, and construction documents.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and external consultants.
• Support construction administration including RFIs, submittals, and site observations.
• Participate in structural investigations, assessments, and peer reviews.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and client communication.
• Support proposal development and business development initiatives.

Skills

Structural analysis

Project coordination

Leadership potential

Client communication

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Architectural Eng (structural)

Master's degree

Tools

RAM Structural System

Tekla Structural Designer

Revit

BIM 360

Job description

Structural Project Engineer | Washington, DC | Data Centers

LVI Associates is partnered with a nationally recognized structural engineering firm to looking for a Structural Project Engineer for their growing Washington DC office.

This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing structural engineering consultancies in the United States, with more than 350 employees nationwide and a strong reputation across mission critical, aviation, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and complex commercial projects.

You'll work alongside some of the industry's most respected engineers on landmark projects while gaining exposure to high-profile clients, advanced structural systems, and significant career growth opportunities.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work on landmark structural projects across data centers, aviation, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and commercial developments.
• Join a respected engineering consultancy with an established national reputation and strong project pipeline.
• Be part of a rapidly growing Washington, DC team with the opportunity to help shape and expand the local structural practice.
• Direct exposure to industry-leading clients and some of the most complex projects in the country.
• Engineers joining today are being developed into the firm's future leaders, with clear opportunities to progress into Project Manager, Department Leader, and Office Leadership positions.
• Significant technical influence and client-facing responsibility from day one.
• Strong mentorship from senior engineers and principals who are invested in developing the next generation of leaders.
• Consistent promotion opportunities driven by performance rather than tenure.
• Competitive compensation package including $115,000-$130,000 base salary, annual performance bonus, and a long-term pathway toward ownership.
• Typical annual bonuses range from $10,000-$15,000+.
• Flexible hybrid working environment.

The Role:

As a Structural Project Engineer, you will play a key role in the delivery of complex building projects while supporting project management, technical design, and client coordination efforts.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for a wide variety of building types.
• Design steel, concrete, masonry, and timber structural systems.
• Lead project tasks and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, and construction documents.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and external consultants.
• Support construction administration including RFIs, submittals, and site observations.
• Participate in structural investigations, assessments, and peer reviews.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and client communication.
• Support proposal development and business development initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering with a structural emphasis.
• Master's degree is a must.
• Minimum 4+ years of structural building design experience.
• EIT or Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with RAM Structural System, Tekla Structural Designer, Revit, and BIM 360.
• Strong understanding of current building codes and structural design standards.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ambitious individual seeking long-term growth and leadership opportunities.

What's Different About This Opportunity?

The firm is experiencing significant growth across its core markets, particularly within the mission critical and data center sector. Rather than hiring purely to meet project demand, leadership is focused on identifying engineers with leadership potential who can help drive the next phase of growth.

This is an opportunity to join a business where your impact will be highly visible, your progression will be merit-based, and your work will contribute to some of the most technically challenging structural projects being delivered across the United States.

Location: Washington, DC, Virginia or Maryland

Salary: $115,000 - $130,000 + Bonus + Long-Term Career Progression + Hybrid Flexibility