Structural Engineer V

Hargrove and Associates, Inc; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Other benefits to eligible Teammates

Job summary

Hargrove and Associates, Inc in Memphis, TN seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead a team of civil and structural engineers, guiding projects from concept through construction while ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has progressive leadership experience, PE license preferred, extensive knowledge of codes, budgeting, scheduling, and cross-functional collaboration across offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university required.
• Structural engineering coursework required for structural-focused positions.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred and may be required depending on project assignments.
• Progressive experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex projects.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and engineering deliverables.
• Knowledge of civil and structural design principles and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of civil and structural engineers, ensuring on-time, on-budget project delivery.
• Review, approve, and ensure the quality of all civil and structural deliverables; establish design criteria and ensure code compliance.
• Develop schedules, budgets, and labor estimates; monitor project performance and costs.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines, drafting teams, procurement, and construction personnel for seamless execution.
• Prepare and review calculations, sketches, specifications, reports, and construction documents.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Civil Engineering degree (Bachelor/Master)

PE license preferred

Tools

CAD Software

MS Office

Job description

What You'll Be Doing Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to lead a team of engineers and oversee the successful delivery of civil and structural engineering projects. In this role, you will provide technical leadership, mentorship, and project oversight while ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with quality standards, client requirements, and applicable codes. This position requires extensive experience in civil and structural engineering, strong project management capabilities, and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project execution. You will work with minimal supervision and serve as a technical resource for complex engineering assignments.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Oversight Lead and supervise a team of civil and structural engineers, providing technical direction, coaching, and performance management. Plan, organize, and prioritize team workloads to meet project milestones and client expectations. Monitor project budgets, schedules, resource allocations, and quality metrics to ensure successful project execution. Communicate project plans, progress, risks, and changes to internal stakeholders, project leadership, and clients. Initiate and manage scope changes, ensuring schedule, cost, and deliverable impacts are properly documented and communicated.

Engineering & Design Management

Review, approve, and ensure the quality of all civil and structural engineering deliverables. Establish design criteria and incorporate client requirements, project scope, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Develop conceptual designs, engineering studies, cost analyses, and technical solutions to support project objectives. Perform and oversee engineering calculations, structural analyses, construction specifications, material procurement specifications, and construction cost estimates. Ensure designs prioritize constructability, cost efficiency, and client expectations while maintaining engineering excellence. Review and validate calculations and technical work performed by engineering staff to ensure accuracy, code compliance, and adherence to sound engineering practices.

Project Controls & Financial Management

Develop engineering schedules, staffing plans, professional service estimates, and labor budgets. Validate engineering and construction estimates at project initiation and monitor changes throughout execution. Utilize project controls and reporting tools to manage project performance, cost control, scheduling, and quality. Track discipline budgets and forecast resource requirements to support project delivery.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Coordinate with engineering disciplines, drafting teams, procurement, and construction personnel to ensure seamless project execution. Partner with discipline leads to resolve technical challenges and maintain alignment across project teams. Support development of bid packages, material procurement activities, and subcontractor pricing efforts.

Design & Documentation

Prepare and review engineering calculations, sketches, specifications, reports, and construction documents. Monitor drawing development to ensure consistency with engineering design requirements and project specifications. Support drafting teams by providing technical guidance and ensuring complete design information is available for drawing production. Develop material takeoffs and construction quantity estimates as required.

Team Development & Leadership

Mentor engineers and designers, supporting continuous learning, technical growth, and career development. Participate in workforce planning, training initiatives, and professional development programs. Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and best‑practice implementation across offices and project teams. Serve as a technical leader within the organization and contribute to engineering communities of practice.

What You'll Bring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university required. Structural engineering coursework required for structural-focused positions.

Licensure

Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred and may be required depending on project assignments.

Experience

Progressive experience in civil and structural engineering with demonstrated success leading engineering teams and delivering complex projects. Experience managing project budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and engineering deliverables. Proven ability to oversee multidisciplinary projects from concept through construction support.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Technical Expertise

Strong knowledge of civil and structural engineering design principles, standards, and applicable building codes. Experience developing engineering specifications, procurement packages, and construction documentation. Proficiency in material selection, structural systems design, and construction methodologies. Ability to develop design criteria, scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules, and material quantity takeoffs. Understanding of interdisciplinary design coordination and project execution processes.

Leadership & Project Management

Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams and drive project success. Strong project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource management skills. Ability to accurately assess project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions. Experience mentoring engineering staff and fostering high‑performing teams.

Communication & Collaboration

Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills. Strong client relationship management and stakeholder communication abilities. Proven success working in virtual and geographically dispersed teams. Ability to build strong cross‑functional relationships and promote collaboration across offices and disciplines.

Technology Proficiency

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. Familiarity with engineering design software and CAD standards.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds as needed. Ability to perform required office and occasional field activities associated with project execution.

Why Join Us?

You’ll have the opportunity to lead impactful projects, mentor talented engineers, and help shape innovative civil and structural solutions across a variety of industries while advancing your own leadership and technical career.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level.

We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well‑being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

• paid holidays
• personal paid time off
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability insurance
• 401(k)
• other benefits to eligible Teammates

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well‑being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug‑free workplace.

Hargrove Recognition

Hargrove has consistently been ranked one of the “Best Firms to Work For” by organizations such as ZweigWhite and Business Alabama. We pair expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Community

The Hargrove team is a family whose volunteerism makes a huge impact on our communities, and The Hargrove Foundation is the vehicle for making a true difference in the lives of others.

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