Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Project Engineer – Structural Engineering

Location: Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 15+ years
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
License: P.E. required; S.E. preferred

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to provide technical leadership, structural engineering expertise, and design oversight for complex projects from planning through construction.

This position will serve as a senior technical resource, providing quality assurance, mentoring engineering staff, supporting clients and project teams, and ensuring structural solutions are safe, practical, code-compliant, and constructible.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level technical review and quality assurance of structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and project deliverables
• Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) on assigned projects, as appropriate
• Perform advanced structural analysis and design for:
• • Steel
  • Reinforced concrete
  • Masonry
  • Wood
  • Foundations
• Develop practical structural solutions that balance safety, cost, constructability, and sustainability
• Review designs for compliance with applicable building codes, standards, regulations, and project requirements
• Conduct site visits, field observations, inspections, and forensic evaluations as needed
• Identify and resolve technical issues throughout the project lifecycle
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal project teams
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Project Engineers, Junior Engineers, Designers, Drafters, and Interns
• Support proposals, project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and project performance tracking
• Maintain current knowledge of structural codes, standards, materials, and emerging engineering technologies
• Promote quality control, continuous improvement, and best engineering practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field
• 15+ years of progressive structural engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required
• Proven experience leading complex structural engineering projects
• Strong experience providing technical oversight and reviewing engineering work
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineering staff
• Strong understanding of applicable structural codes, standards, and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Structural Engineer (S.E.) license
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record
• Experience with complex commercial, industrial, infrastructure, or similar projects
• Experience with forensic structural evaluations and field investigations

Technical Skills

Experience with some or all of the following:

• ADAPT PT
• SP Column
• ETABS
• RISA-3D
• SAP2000
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Bluebeam Revu
• Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability to learn and adapt to new engineering and project-management software

Core Competencies

• Advanced structural engineering knowledge
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Technical leadership and decision-making
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Team collaboration and mentorship
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Effective time management and prioritization
• Initiative and adaptability
• Commitment to continuous improvement

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Combination of office and job-site environments
• Occasional exposure to outdoor conditions
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and perform field activities
• Ability to navigate stairs and, when required, confined spaces
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Moderate noise levels may be present
• Visual ability to perform close and distance viewing, depth perception, and focus adjustment

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