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Estimated Pay info$79 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location Chicago, Illinois

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Job Description
Title: Senior Structural Project Engineer
Location: Portland, ME (Hybrid)
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $120K-$145K
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k)

Sterling Engineering is looking for a Senior Structural Project Engineer in Portland, ME supporting a growing engineering consulting organization focused on commercial, institutional, industrial, and infrastructure projects. This opportunity offers long-term growth, leadership responsibility, and exposure to complex structural engineering projects from concept through construction.

Job Summary:
The Senior Structural Project Engineer will lead structural analysis, design, and project management activities for a variety of building and infrastructure projects. This role will support project execution from early planning through construction administration while coordinating with clients, architects, contractors, and internal engineering teams.

Job Duties:
  • Lead the analysis, design, and management of structural systems for commercial, institutional, and residential projects
  • Perform structural analysis and design in compliance with applicable building codes and standards
  • Prepare construction documents, calculations, technical reports, plans, and specifications
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables across multiple projects
  • Serve as the primary structural contact for owners, architects, contractors, and consultants
  • Conduct field reviews of existing and active construction projects
  • Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and support construction administration activities
  • Mentor junior engineering staff and support technical development
  • Track project costs and schedules to support successful project delivery
  • Support client relationship management and business development efforts
  • Travel occasionally throughout New England and surrounding regions as needed
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred)
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Maine PE or ability to obtain preferred
  • 10+ years of experience supporting structural building design, additions, renovations, and infrastructure projects
  • Experience with steel, concrete, masonry, precast, cold-formed metal, and wood-framed structures
  • Proven ability managing multiple projects from concept through construction within fast-paced environments
  • Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Software:
  • Revit
  • RAM
  • Bluebeam
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, and related building codes
Schedule:
Hybrid
Travel:
Up to 10% travel required

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender

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Posting ID: 1267125035 Posted: 2026-06-16 Job Title: Senior Structural Project Engineer