Structural Engineer

STV Incorporated; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 104,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Continued Education

Job summary

STV Incorporated is seeking an Engineer – Structural in the Philadelphia area to lead design efforts on building and infrastructure projects. You will mentor junior engineers, perform analyses, and coordinate with architects and MEP teams.

The role requires 5–10 years of experience, a Civil/Structural degree, and EIT with potential PE licensure. Office locations include Philadelphia or Douglassville; hybrid/onsite collaboration is common.

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 diverse facilities.
• Proficiency with Revit and structural analysis software RAM, ETABS, RISA or similar.
• Working knowledge of IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE standards; experience preparing calculations and construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Design structural systems for new construction, renovation, and rehabilitation projects.
• Perform calculations, analyses, and code compliance reviews.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, reports, and supporting docs.

Skills

5–10 years of structural engineering

Strong communication and teamwork

EIT certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Revit

RAM

ETABS

RISA

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.

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 insuranceLife 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.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category.

STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world‑class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm.

We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully.

We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.

Learn more atstvinc.com.

STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions.

We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.