Structural Project Engineer ATL

Structural Project Engineer ATL

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

$ 85,000.00 - 1, (US Dollar)

Job Openings Structural Project Engineer ATL

Job Title: Structural Project Engineer Department: Structural Engineering Reports To: Managing Director or Studio Director FLSA Status: Exempt General Summary: The Structural Project Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day technical execution, coordination, and delivery of structural engineering projects for a wide range of building types. This role focuses primarily on commercial, office, big-box retail, hospitality, parking structures, educational facilities, municipal buildings, and multi-family residential developments.

The Structural Project Engineer ensures high-quality engineering output, supports project delivery from design through construction, and upholds firm standards and applicable codes.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities, however, may provide technical guidance, mentorship, and coordination support to entry-level engineers and designers.

Essential Duties: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Project Design and Technical Execution:

• Lead and manage all phases of structural engineering projects, from conceptual design through contract documents.
• Prepare structural calculations, design analyses, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge in structural engineering to develop safe, efficient, and code-compliant designs.
• Make independent engineering decisions and provide technical guidance to project teams.
• Conduct structural observations and building condition assessments during site visits.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and contractor RFIs for compliance with design intent.

Project Coordination and Management:

• Plan, direct, and monitor project tasks to ensure quality, accuracy, and timely delivery.
• Coordinate workload and deliverables with internal team members, including architects, engineers, and designers.
• Collaborate with external partners such as consultants, contractors, and clients to maintain cohesive project execution.
• Work under general administrative supervision, with assignments defined by objectives rather than detailed instructions.
• Maintain organized project documentation, reports, and communication records.

Field and Travel Requirements:

• Conduct periodic site visits for structural observations, assessments, and construction support.
• Travel may be required up to 25% of the time, depending on project needs.

Required

Skills and Abilities

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• Strong leadership skills, ability to meet deadlines, and provide high-quality service to clients.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Coordinates, writes and/or edits specifications, calculations and reports as applied to structural engineering.
• Highly organized, detail-driven, and conscientious.
• Proficient in current versions of Revit, AutoCAD, Enercalc, RISA, MS Word, and MS Excel.
• Strong knowledge and familiarity with the following Codes: IBC, ASCE-7, AISC, ACI 318, NDS, AISI, SJI
• Experience with a variety of building materials and elements including structural steel, steel joists, reinforced concrete, masonry, wood, cold-formed metal, retaining walls, tilt-up concrete, and shallow and deep foundation systems.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
• A minimum of 4 years of structural engineering experience.
• Professional Engineering licensure preferred, or ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe.