Structural Engineer

STV; Douglassville (PA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

STV’s Buildings Division is seeking an Engineer – Structural to join our Philadelphia or Douglassville office. This role targets a structural engineer with 5–10 years of experience prepared to lead design efforts on building and infrastructure projects.

You will support the design and delivery of structural systems for a diverse portfolio, collaborating with senior engineers, project managers, and architects across all phases of development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited institution; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–10 years of structural engineering design experience for commercial, institutional, municipal, transportation, healthcare, higher education, or government facilities.
• Experience designing structural systems in steel, concrete, masonry, and/or timber.
• Proficiency with Revit and structural analysis software (RAM, ETABS, RISA, or similar).
• Working knowledge of IBC, AISC, ACI, and ASCE standards.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations and construction documents.
• EIT certification required; PE license or active pursuit of licensure preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design structural systems for new construction, renovation, and rehabilitation building projects.
• Perform structural engineering calculations, analyses, and code compliance reviews.
• Prepare construction drawings, specifications, structural reports, and supporting documentation.
• Utilize Revit/AutoCAD and structural analysis software to support design and coordination.
• Coordinate with architects, civil engineers, MEP engineers, and other project disciplines.
• Conduct field investigations, site assessments, and construction support activities.
• Review design documents for quality, accuracy, and conformance to applicable codes and standards.
• Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, and technical coordination efforts.
• Participate in client and project team meetings as needed.
• Mentor entry‑level engineers and designers toward project leadership.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Revit

RAM

ETABS

RISA

AutoCAD

Job description

STV’s Buildings Division is seeking an Engineer – Structural to join our Philadelphia or Douglassville office. This role is ideal for a structural engineer with 5–10 years of experience who is ready to take on greater technical responsibility, lead design efforts on building and infrastructure projects, and grow within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

The successful candidate will support the design and delivery of structural systems for a diverse portfolio of public and private‑sector building projects, including transportation facilities, municipal buildings, federal buildings, healthcare facilities, and commercial developments — working alongside senior engineers, project managers, and architects throughout all phases of project development.

Responsibilities

• Design structural systems for new construction, renovation, and rehabilitation building projects.
• Perform structural engineering calculations, analyses, and code compliance reviews.
• Prepare construction drawings, specifications, structural reports, and supporting documentation.
• Utilize Revit/AutoCAD, and structural analysis software to support design and coordination.
• Coordinate with architects, civil engineers, MEP engineers, and other project disciplines.
• Conduct field investigations, site assessments, and construction support activities.
• Review design documents for quality, accuracy, and conformance to applicable codes and standards.
• Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, and technical coordination efforts.
• Participate in client and project team meetings as needed.
• Mentor entry‑level engineers and designers while advancing toward project leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited institution, additionally a Master’s Degree is preferred.
• 5–10 years of structural engineering design experience for commercial, institutional, municipal, transportation, healthcare, higher education, or government facilities.
• Experience designing structural systems in steel, concrete, masonry, and/or timber.
• Proficiency with Revit and structural analysis software (e.g., RAM, ETABS, RISA, or similar).
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes including IBC, AISC, ACI, and ASCE standards.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations and construction documents.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• EIT certification required; PE license or active pursuit of licensure preferred.

Why STV?

Join a collaborative team delivering impactful building and infrastructure projects throughout the Philadelphia region and beyond. At STV, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers and industry leaders, gain exposure to diverse project types across multiple market sectors, and build a clear path toward future project management and engineering leadership opportunities.

Compensation Range

$104,402.58 - $119,317.24

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back‑Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.