Structural Engineer - St Louis, MO

LVI Associates; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working opportunities

Mentorship from technical leaders

PE licensure support

Professional development assistance

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a structural engineer in the Midwest to work on diverse infrastructure projects beyond traditional commercial buildings. You will engage directly with communities through water treatment facilities, utility structures, and capital programs.

The role emphasizes growth, mentorship, PE licensure support, and flexible work arrangements, including hybrid schedules, to build a long-term engineering career.

Qualifications

• Experience with infrastructure and public-sector projects.
• PE licensure or pursuing licensure preferred.
• Ability to lead technical deliverables and coordinate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical deliverables across projects.
• Interface directly with clients and project teams.
• Participate in site investigations and contribute to project strategy.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across project phases.
• Develop expertise across planning, design, and construction.

Skills

Project leadership

Client interface

Mentorship

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Job description

Most structural engineering roles talk about "interesting projects" and "career growth." The reality is many engineers end up spending years on the same building types, working within heavily layered organisations where decision-making is slow and exposure to clients is limited.

This opportunity is different.

You'll join a highly respected Midwest engineering consultancy that has built its reputation around solving complex infrastructure challenges that directly impact communities. Rather than focusing solely on commercial buildings, the firm's work supports essential public infrastructure, industrial facilities, utility systems, and long-term capital improvement programs.

The company has established itself as a trusted partner to municipalities, utilities, and public-sector clients throughout the Midwest and continues to secure major projects across multiple states.

The Type of Work

One of the biggest attractions is the diversity and technical complexity of the projects.

Engineers have the opportunity to work on:

• Water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Utility and process structures
• Pump stations and lift stations
• Industrial and municipal infrastructure
• Structural rehabilitation and retrofit projects
• Concrete and steel design
• Asset assessment and condition evaluations
• Large-scale capital improvement programs

The work goes far beyond traditional commercial building design and offers exposure to projects that communities rely on every day.

Technical Growth Without Being a Small Cog in a Large Machine

The firm has created an environment where engineers are trusted with meaningful responsibility.

Instead of waiting years for project ownership, team members are encouraged to:

• Lead technical deliverables
• Interface directly with clients
• Participate in site investigations
• Contribute to project strategy
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Develop expertise across multiple project phases

Because of the firm's collaborative structure, engineers gain visibility into projects from planning and design through construction and implementation.

A Culture Built Around Long-Term Careers

One theme consistently stands out when speaking with engineers who join firms like this:

People stay because they are genuinely invested in.

The organisation places a strong emphasis on:

• Mentorship from experienced technical leaders
• Professional development and continuing education
• PE licensure support
• Internal advancement opportunities
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Leadership accessibility

Rather than operating in isolated departments, teams work closely together and share technical expertise across offices and disciplines.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation package is designed to reward performance while supporting long-term career growth.

Highlights include:

• Competitive base salary upwards to $140,000
• Annual performance incentives
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• 401(k) retirement program
• Company contributions toward retirement
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development assistance
• Licensure and certification support

The overall package is designed to be competitive with larger national engineering firms while maintaining the flexibility and culture of a mid-sized consultancy.

Work-Life Balance & Flexibility

The firm recognises that retaining great engineers requires flexibility.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid working opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options
• Supportive management team
• Sustainable project workloads
• Strong employee retention focus
• Collaborative team environment

This isn't a culture built around excessive hours. The emphasis is on delivering quality work while providing employees with the flexibility needed to build long-term careers.

Who This Could Be Perfect For

This opportunity may appeal to engineers who:

• Want more project exposure than they're receiving today
• Enjoy infrastructure and public-sector projects
• Value technical excellence over corporate politics
• Want direct interaction with clients and project teams
• Are pursuing or already hold a PE licence
• Are looking for a long-term home rather than just another job

The Bottom Line

If you're a structural engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and wants to work on projects that genuinely impact communities, this organisation offers a compelling combination of technical project work, career development, strong leadership, flexibility, and long-term stability.

It's the type of opportunity many engineers discover after spending years at larger organisations and realising they want the same calibre of work, greater visibility, and a far more collaborative environment.