Structural Engineer, PE

We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join and help grow its structural engineering team in Charlotte, NC. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineering professional who combines strong technical design capabilities with project management, client relationship development, and business development experience.

This individual will play a key role in expanding our structural engineering presence in the Charlotte market, leading projects from design through construction documentation, managing client relationships, mentoring junior staff, and helping establish the processes and standards necessary to support a growing team.

The ideal candidate has experience serving as an Engineer of Record, managing multiple building projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and identifying opportunities to develop new client relationships.

• Design and analyze structural systems for multifamily, commercial, institutional, and manufacturing facilities.
• Develop structural calculations, engineering designs, specifications, and construction documents for steel, reinforced concrete, post-tensioned concrete, wood, and masonry structures.
• Manage multiple structural engineering projects, ensuring delivery within established budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
• Lead project coordination with clients, architects, contractors, project managers, and other engineering disciplines.
• Develop project scopes, provide input on fees and schedules, and monitor project financial performance and profitability.
• Review and oversee the work of structural designers, junior engineers, and external consultants.
• Lead client meetings, resolve technical issues, and maintain strong client relationships throughout project delivery.
• Support business development initiatives, including proposal preparation, client presentations, networking, and identifying new project opportunities.
• Help establish structural engineering standards, workflows, and best practices as the Charlotte team expands.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the development of a high-performing structural engineering team.
• Take ownership of project quality, client satisfaction, financial performance, and overall project outcomes.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of structural engineering experience; 8+ years preferred.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Demonstrated experience designing structural systems for commercial or multifamily buildings.
• Experience with structural steel, concrete, wood, and masonry construction.
• Proven project management and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact directly with clients.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced consulting engineering environment.
• Willingness and ability to obtain professional engineering licensure in additional states as needed.