Structural Project Engineer

Talent Edge Recruiting; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick time

Emergency time off

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking an experienced Project Engineer for a growing structural engineering firm in Oklahoma City. You will own structural projects from concept through completion and serve as Engineer of Record on assigned jobs.

This hands-on role combines structural design and investigative work, offering autonomy to manage projects, develop drawings and calculations, and troubleshoot field data. Collaboration with owners, architects, and contractors is essential.

Qualifications

• Approximately 6+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience with structural materials including steel, timber, concrete, and masonry.
• Experience with vertical buildings and towers.
• Ability to independently manage projects and take ownership of deliverables.
• Experience developing analytical models from field data.
• Experience with Tekla Structural Designer or the RISA Product Suite is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage structural engineering projects from start to finish
• Serve as Engineer of Record on assigned projects
• Scope work, determine project requirements, and own project deliverables
• Develop structural drawings, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates
• Perform structural analysis and develop analytical models from field data
• Support projects through construction, including RFIs, shop drawings, and construction‑related issues
• Evaluate existing structures and determine appropriate repairs, reinforcement, or structural solutions
• Manage multiple projects while balancing deadlines and priorities
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, contractors, owners, and other project stakeholders
• Provide occasional guidance or mentorship to interns or drafters

Skills

Project management

Structural engineering

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

RISA Product Suite

Job description

Schedule: 100% Onsite

Compensation: $90,000 to $105,000

A growing structural engineering firm in Oklahoma City is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join its team and take ownership of structural projects from concept through completion.

This is a hands‑on engineering opportunity for someone who enjoys both structural design and investigative work and wants the autonomy to manage projects, solve complex structural problems, and have a meaningful impact on project outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Independently manage structural engineering projects from start to finish
• Serve as Engineer of Record on assigned projects
• Scope work, determine project requirements, and own project deliverables
• Develop structural drawings, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates
• Perform structural analysis and develop analytical models from field data
• Support projects through construction, including RFIs, shop drawings, and construction‑related issues
• Evaluate existing structures and determine appropriate repairs, reinforcement, or structural solutions
• Manage multiple projects while balancing deadlines and priorities
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, contractors, owners, and other project stakeholders
• Provide occasional guidance or mentorship to interns or drafters

What You’ll Bring

• Approximately 6+ years of structural engineering experience
• Experience with structural materials including steel, timber, concrete, and masonry
• Experience with vertical buildings and towers
• Ability to independently manage projects and take ownership of deliverables
• Experience developing analytical models from field data
• Experience with Tekla Structural Designer or the RISA Product Suite is a plus.

Project Exposure

You’ll have the opportunity to work across a variety of structural projects, including:

• Healthcare and hospital facilities
• Commercial and institutional buildings
• Vertical buildings and towers
• Renovations and additions
• Existing‑structure evaluations
• Structural repairs and reinforcement
• Long‑term projects that can span 18–24 months or more
• Competitive compensation, up to $105,000 DOE
• Bonus opportunity
• PPO and HSA healthcare options
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Sick, emergency, and bereavement time
• Mileage reimbursement for site visits
• Continuing education, training, classes, and conferences supported

Why Join This Team

This is an opportunity to do more than simply produce calculations and drawings. You’ll have the opportunity to own projects, solve problems, influence outcomes, and see your work through to completion.

You’ll also be surrounded by experienced engineers who value collaboration, mentorship, and helping one another succeed. It’s a close‑knit environment where your contributions are visible and your technical growth matters.

If you’re looking for a role where you can take real ownership, work on meaningful structural projects, and grow alongside a strong engineering team, this could be an excellent next step.