Senior Structural Engineer

Posted Friday, January 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Senior Structural Engineer (with PE) – CCI Engineering & Construction is expanding its workforce and is seeking a highly experienced engineer to lead and contribute to the design, analysis, detailing, and quality assurance of diverse building projects. We are committed to fostering a work environment that offers long‑term stability and growth.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience across the full project lifecycle and excels at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure structural designs meet quality standards, applicable codes, and client expectations.

We offer a great benefits package complete with medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; employer‑paid life and disability; 401(k) matching; and paid time off along with other essential benefits.

This position will report to our office location in Arlington, TN.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $135,000 annually

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (selected highlights):

• Lead the structural design, analysis, and modeling of building systems using industry‑standard software and tools
• Develop and review structural systems including foundations, steel, concrete, masonry, and wood framing
• Serve as Engineer of Record, preparing, reviewing, and sealing construction documents as required
• Provide senior‑level technical oversight and quality assurance for structural calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Perform and oversee field inspections, job site visits, and inspection reports as needed
• Maintain and foster relationships with existing clients, ensuring all project requirements, schedules, and deliverables are met
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, designers, and internal departments to ensure structural feasibility, constructability, and compliance with building codes and regulatory requirements
• Mentor, train, and foster the professional growth of junior engineers and design staff
• Support proposal development, scope definition, and technical reviews as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) License (any state)
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in structural engineering design for building projects
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software (e.g., RAM, RISA, ETABS, SAP
  2000, or similar)
• Advanced knowledge of structural design principles, materials, and construction methods
• Thorough understanding of applicable building codes and standards (IBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and provide technical direction
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and sound engineering judgment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client‑facing interaction

Additional Qualifying Factors:

• As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screening (post‑accepted offer) and have acceptable background check results.
• If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Necessary

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the ability to maneuver around work sites, see, hear, and verbally communicate with co‑workers and clients. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; frequent opportunity to move about and to work outside the office environment for extended periods involving exposure to the elements with weather that will include extreme heat, cold, wind, rain or other inclement weather, walking over rough and uneven surfaces, and routine lifting of up to 35 pounds.

Must properly use personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times including but not limited to: hard hats, steel‑toed boots, eye…