Sr. Structural Engineer-Structural Practice Leader

EDG Inc Sr. Structural Engineer-Structural Practice Leader Job Opening Details

Industry
* Industrial Services

Position Sr. Structural Engineer-Structural Practice Leader

Req Code 3015

General Location Columbus

Primary Responsibilities

Requisition Number: 3015

Job Title:

Sr. Structural Engineer-Structural Practice Leader

Date Opened: 9/9/2026

Location:

Columbus,OH

Industry: Industrial

Department:
Civil& Structural Engineering

Employment Type:

Full-Time Regular

Part-Time Available:
No

Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship:
No

FLSAExemption:
Exempt (Eligible for Straight-Time Overtime)

The Senior Structural Engineer (PE) will serve as the technical and operational leader for the Structural Engineering practice withinEDG's Columbus, Ohio office. This role combines hands-on engineering, project leadership, business development support, mentoring, and practice development responsibilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and growing a structural engineering team that mirrors the capabilities,quality standards, and execution excellence demonstrated throughout EDG's otheroffices.

This position requires a licensed Professional Engineer with strong experience in industrial facilities and infrastructure. Primary market sectors include power generation, electric transmission and distribution, bulk material handling, and oil & gas facilities. The individual will provide technical leadership for structural engineering projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical,safe, and cost-effective solutions.

The Senior Structural Engineer will be expected to help expand EDG's presence in the Midwest region through client development,proposal support, recruitment, staff mentoring, and successful project execution.

• Serve as Engineer of Record for structural engineering projects or portions of projects and provide final technical reviewand approval of design deliverables;
• Lead structural engineering design activities for industrial facilities, power generation plants, substations, transmission infrastructure, bulk material handling facilities, and oil & gas facilities;
• Perform structural analysis and design for: structural steel buildings and frames, equipment support structures, pipe racks, conveyor galleries and transfer towers, substation and transmission support structures, industrial concrete structures, foundations and retaining structures and/or existing structure evaluations and modifications;
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes including: IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, OSHA requirements and local building codesand client specifications;
• Develop design criteria, engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents;
• Lead field investigations, site assessments,condition evaluations, and structural inspections;
• Provide technical guidance and quality oversight to other structural engineers, designers, and drafters.

The selected candidate will be expected to:

• Become the technical leader for structural engineering services within the Columbus office;
• Establish a sustainable structural engineering team capable of supporting regional, national, and international projects;
• Promote consistency with EDG's existing structural engineering standards, tools, and processes;
• Contribute to strategic business growth initiatives;
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and project teams;
• Represent EDG professionally at client meetings,industry events, and professional organizations;
• Help position EDG as a preferred engineering partner within the power, T&D, bulk material handling, and oil & gas markets.

• Establish and grow the Columbus structural engineering practice in alignment with EDG's corporate standards and best practices;
• Assist in developing strategic plans for staffing, service offerings, and market expansion;
• Collaborate with leadership to identify growth opportunities within target industries;
• Help establish structural engineering tools,workflows, procedures, standards, and quality management processes;
• Support recruiting efforts and participate in interviewing, hiring, and onboarding structural engineering personnel;
• Build and mentor a team of structural engineers and designers to support office growth.

• Serve as a lead technical resource for multidisciplinary project teams;
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and engineering work plans;
• Support proposals,…