Structural Engineer (Investigative)

LVI Associates; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare: 100% covered (employee)

Hybrid working schedule

PTO: 3+ weeks + holidays

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Long-term benefits including sabbatial

Wellness support

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Senior Investigative Structural Engineer in Atlanta, GA to lead investigations, assess existing structures, and drive restoration projects. This role blends office design with field work, interfacing with owners, architects, and contractors across the project lifecycle.

You will guide junior engineers, contribute to proposals, and support business development while delivering technically diverse, high-impact projects for a growing Southeast presence.

Qualifications

• PE licensed and 6+ years of structural engineering experience
• Experience with existing buildings, restoration, or forensic work
• Strong knowledge of building codes, construction methods, and field investigations
• Proven ability to manage projects from concept through construction
• Leadership mindset with mentoring or guidance of junior staff
• Excellent communication skills and client-facing confidence

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations and develop repair/retrofit concepts for existing structures
• Produce calculations, drawings and technical reports
• Conduct site evaluations and condition assessments
• Support construction administration and project delivery
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development
• Engage with clients and support business development and proposals

Skills

PE licensed

Project leadership

Client-facing

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Job description

We're partnering with a highly respected, nationally recognised engineering consultancy to support the growth of their Investigative Engineering team in Atlanta. This is a senior-level opportunity to play a key role in expanding their presence across the Southeast while working on technically diverse, high-impact projects involving existing structures.

This team specialises in the evaluation, repair, and rehabilitation of buildings, covering structural restoration, façade systems, building envelope assessments, non-destructive testing, and expert witness work. It's an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a leadership position with both technical ownership and client-facing responsibility.

Senior Investigative Structural Engineer - Atlanta, GA

You'll split your time between office-based design and field investigations, working closely with building owners, architects, and contractors across the full project lifecycle.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Leading investigations and developing repair/retrofit solutions for existing structures
• Producing calculations, drawings, and technical reports
• Conducting site evaluations and condition assessments
• Supporting construction administration and project delivery
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team development
• Engaging directly with clients and supporting business development efforts
• Assisting with proposals, fee structures, and QA/QC processes

This role offers strong visibility within a growing regional office, with the opportunity to influence strategy, build client relationships, and help scale operations.

What They're Looking For

• PE licensed (required)
• 6+ years of structural engineering experience, with exposure to existing buildings, restoration, or forensic work
• Strong understanding of building codes, construction methods, and field investigation practices
• Proven ability to manage projects from concept through constructionLeadership mindset with experience mentoring or guiding junior staff
• Strong communication skills and client-facing confidence

Preferred (but not essential):

• Master's degree
• Experience with complex restoration or building envelope projects
• Interest in long-term leadership and potential participation in ownership structures

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: ~$130,000 (flexible DOE)
• Annual Bonus: Discretionary performance-based
• Profit Sharing: Included
• Healthcare: 100% covered (employee-only)
• Hybrid working schedule
• 3+ weeks PTO + holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Long-term benefits including sabbatical options and wellness support

Why This Role Stands Out

• Clear pathway into leadership within a growing regional team
• Exposure to high-profile, technically challenging restoration and investigative projects
• Strong financial package with profit-sharing upside
• Established firm with a national footprint and strong reputation in existing structures