Structural Engineer

Thomas & Hutton; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Excellent benefits

401(k) + generous PTO

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton in Mount Pleasant, SC is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to design and analyze industrial, commercial, and public projects. You will mentor engineers, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and deliver high-quality structural solutions.

You’ll prepare drawings in Revit and AutoCAD, perform analyses with RISA and SAP2000, ensure code compliance, and manage tasks and budgets while traveling to other offices as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural focus.
• PE license required; SE certification strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of structural design experience.
• Proficiency with structural analysis and finite element modeling software (RISA, SAP2000).
• Experience with concrete, wood, structural steel, and masonry.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Mathcad, Excel, ENERCALC.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with clients and teams.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize workflow, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel to other offices.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for diverse projects (industrial to energy).
• Design structures including treatment plants, piers, bridges, and foundations.
• Prepare construction documents in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Ensure designs comply with codes and project standards.
• Perform structural condition assessments and prepare reports.
• Provide construction administration, including site visits and coordination.
• Coordinate with clients and other design disciplines throughout project delivery.
• Perform peer reviews of calculations and drawings.
• Mentor engineers and interns in the structural department.
• Manage project tasks to meet scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (structural focus)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Structural Engineer (SE) certification preferred

Tools

RISA

SAP2000

AutoCAD

Revit

ENERCALC

Mathcad

Excel

Job description

Advance your structural engineering career where your work strengthens communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll design and support construction of diverse structures for public and private clients, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and grow within a company consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. If you’re ready to apply your technical expertise to complex structural challenges while mentoring others and delivering exceptional client service, this role is for you.

What you'll do:

• Perform structural analysis and design for industrial, commercial, municipal, marine, institutional, residential, and energy projects
• Design a variety of structures, including treatment plants, bulkheads, piers, wharves, bridges, buildings, drainage and water-control structures, marinas, pump stations, monuments, and specialty equipment foundations
• Prepare construction documents, including drawings in Revit and AutoCAD, calculations, technical specifications, and design deliverables
• Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, local amendments, and project standards
• Perform structural condition assessments of existing structures and prepare detailed reports
• Provide construction administration services, including submittal reviews, site visits, contractor coordination, and responses to technical questions
• Coordinate regularly with clients, project managers, and other design disciplines throughout project delivery
• Perform peer reviews of calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports
• Mentor and support engineers and engineering interns within the structural department
• Manage project tasks to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural focus
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Structural Engineer (SE) certification strongly preferred
• 8+ years of structural design experience
• Proficiency with structural analysis and finite element modeling software, primarily RISA and SAP2000
• Strong knowledge of structural design principles and experience with concrete, wood, structural steel, and masonry
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Mathcad, Excel, and ENERCALC
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and project teams
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize workflow, and complete tasks within budget
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to perform field work for assessments and construction observation in a variety of environments
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Willingness to periodically travel to other offices

Why Thomas & Hutton?

• Competitive salary plus performance bonus
• Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
• Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance
• Thomas & Hutton University and professional development opportunities

Schedule:

On-site: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

At Thomas & Hutton, our mission of "Building Relationships and Solutions for Success" shapes how we serve our clients, strengthen our communities, and invest in our team. As a private employee-owned firm consistently recognized as a Top Workplace and recipient of PSMJ's Build a Better World Award, we're known not only for exceptional projects but for how we treat people and our communities.

When you join Thomas & Hutton, you'll discover a career with real purpose. We equip you with cutting-edge tools, technology, and software to work efficiently and excel. Our career development programs, including PaTHways and T&H University, combine with approachable leadership and a collaborative environment to support your professional growth at every stage. Pair that with competitive benefits, genuine work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities to give back through T&H Helping Hands, and it's clear why so many professionals choose to grow their careers here.

Learn more at www.thomasandhutton.com

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace and an E-Verify participant.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications and analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.