Structural Engineer | Richmond, Charlottesville, and Charlotte

Dunbar is growing and seeking structural engineers to join our teams in Richmond, Charlottesville, Virginia, and Charlotte, North Carolina
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We welcome candidates at a range of experience levels, from developing engineers building their technical expertise to experienced structural engineers ready to take greater ownership of projects and client relationships.
We are especially interested in engineers with approximately 5–10 years of building design experience who are ready for the next stage of their careers.

At Dunbar, engineers have the opportunity to work on complex and meaningful building projects while taking on increasing responsibility for design, coordination, project management, and client interaction. Our size allows engineers to work closely with firm leadership, architects, owners, contractors, and other consultants without getting lost in layers of hierarchy.

Founded in 1966, Dunbar is an established structural engineering firm serving public and private clients throughout Virginia, North Carolina, and the Mid-Atlantic. Our work spans higher education, healthcare, K-12 schools, municipal and civic facilities, cultural venues, athletics, multifamily housing, commercial projects, and other building types.

Successful candidates are technically strong, curious, collaborative, and interested in growing beyond individual design assignments. Depending on experience level, responsibilities may include structural analysis and design, coordination with architectural and engineering teams, project management, mentoring younger engineers, construction administration, and direct communication with clients.

We value engineers who:

• Communicate clearly and work well with clients, architects, contractors, and colleagues
• Take ownership of their work and proactively solve problems
• Are organized and able to manage multiple project priorities
• Enjoy collaborating while also working independently
• Want opportunities to expand their technical, project management, and leadership responsibilities

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis
• EIT certification and/or PE licensure appropriate to experience level
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit
• Experience with structural analysis and design software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound technical judgment and attention to detail
• Initiative, curiosity, and an interest in taking greater ownership of projects and client relationships
• Eligibility to work in the United States

Building design experience is preferred. We encourage candidates whose experience does not match every listed qualification to apply if their background and career goals align with the position.

Dunbar offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health insurance premiums fully paid by Dunbar, for individual and full family coverage
• 3% of total salary contributed by Dunbar to the retirement plan
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Hybrid work option of up to two remote days per week

For 60 years, Dunbar has built its practice around thoughtful structural engineering, strong relationships, and long-term partnerships with clients and design teams. We combine the resources and project portfolio of an established firm with an environment where individual engineers can make a meaningful impact on projects, clients, and the direction of the company.

* Dunbar is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected class.