Structural Engineer Principal 4

M.C. Dean; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 125,120 - 187,680; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Structural Engineer in Richmond, Virginia. This role involves designing and overseeing the construction of structures, ensuring safety, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. The candidate must have 7+ years of experience, a Professional Engineer (PE) license, and proficiency in structural analysis software.

Benefits include a competitive salary, medical insurance, paid time off, and 401k retirement plan. The salary range is USD $125,120.00 - USD $187,680.00 annually.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in structural engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Ability to manipulate objects with fingers (e.g., using a keyboard).

Responsibilities

• Perform calculations to ensure structures can withstand loads.
• Manage workloads for multiple structural consultants with efficiency.
• Ensure all designs comply with building codes.
• Identify and resolve design issues during construction.
• Prepare and present documentation and reports.

Skills

Proficiency in structural analysis software

Strong knowledge of construction methods

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong communication abilities

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or Structural Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

Overview

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

The Structural Engineer will be responsible for designing, planning, and overseeing the construction of structures to ensure they are safe, sustainable, and cost-effective. This includes buildings, bridges, tunnels, and other infrastructure. The Structural Engineer will collaborate with architects, contractors, and other engineers to deliver high-quality projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and Analysis: Perform calculations to ensure structures can withstand various loads and forces and stamp our own drawings. Analyze building materials for strength, durability, and cost-effectiveness. Work with design engineers to produce standard designs.
• Project Management: Serve as the single point of contact for all design engineers sending work out to multiple structural consultants. Manage the workload to structural consultants with quickest turnaround in mind. Participate in meetings with structural consultants to ensure that they have all necessary inputs and produce a high-quality stamped drawing. Manage project timelines and budgets relative to structural analysis. Support questions coming from construction site related to structural analysis.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure all designs adhere to local, state, and federal building codes and regulations.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve design and construction issues. Provide technical advice and support during construction phases.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and present reports, proposals, and other documentation. Maintain accurate records of design changes and project progress. Coach new engineers in making cost effective and easy to manufacture designs.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience: 7+ years of experience in structural engineering or related field.
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Skills: Proficiency in structural analysis software and other engineering design tools. Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and legal regulations. Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and teamwork abilities. Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in work.
• Abilities: Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time. Sitting for extended periods of time. Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction. Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard. Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Pay Range

USD $125,120.00 - USD $187,680.00 /Yr.