Structural Engineer

Legacy Engineering is a woman-owned civil engineering firm specializing in land development design, geotechnical services, construction materials testing and inspections, land surveying, planning consulting, and environmental services. Headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia, we serve clients throughout the Commonwealth and beyond

Design Solutions That Get Built.

As our Construction Services practice continues to grow, we're seeking an experienced Senior Engineer
- Construction Services to provide technical leadership during construction, solve complex field engineering challenges, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, buildable solutions.

This role is ideal for an experienced civil engineer who enjoys working directly with contractors, owners, and project teams to solve real-world engineering problems. You'll provide construction engineering support, evaluate field conditions, develop innovative solutions, and help guide projects from design through successful completion.

If you're looking for more than a traditional design role and want the opportunity to make a direct impact on how projects are built, we'd love to hear from you.

At Legacy Engineering, structural engineers are involved from the earliest planning stages through construction.

You'll collaborate daily with geotechnical engineers, civil engineers, surveyors, construction inspectors, contractors, and developers to create practical, buildable solutions for real-world projects.

You'll have opportunities to:

• Design retaining walls and foundation systems.
• Work on major commercial, industrial, municipal, and data center projects.
• Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Develop innovative structural solutions.
• Expand your technical expertise beyond traditional building design.
• Grow your career within one of Virginia's fastest-growing engineering firms.

Projects may include:

• Data Centers
• Commercial Developments
• Mixed-Use Communities
• Residential Developments
• Schools
• Utility Structures
• Transportation Improvements
• Equipment Foundations
• Retaining Walls
• Deep Foundations
• Shallow Foundations
• Specialty Structural Components
• Construction Engineering Support

The Structural Engineer provides structural engineering services supporting land development, geotechnical engineering, and construction engineering projects.

This position focuses on the design of retaining walls, shallow and deep foundation systems, miscellaneous structural elements, existing structure evaluations, and engineering support during construction.

The ideal candidate enjoys practical engineering, multidisciplinary collaboration, and seeing projects through construction.

• Design retaining walls for commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential developments.
• Design shallow and deep foundation systems.
• Prepare structural calculations and engineering reports.
• Design miscellaneous concrete and steel structural components.
• Review structural shop drawings and contractor submittals.
• Evaluate existing structures and provide engineering recommendations.
• Assist project managers with construction engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with geotechnical engineers to develop foundation recommendations.
• Coordinate with civil engineers, surveyors, architects, and contractors.
• Participate in project meetings with clients and contractors.
• Review engineering plans for quality, constructability, and technical accuracy.
• Assist with proposal preparation and project scoping.
• Mentor junior engineers as experience grows.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis or closely related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
• Minimum 5 years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience designing retaining walls and foundation systems.
• Strong understanding of reinforced concrete, steel, and structural analysis.
• Familiarity with current building codes and structural design standards.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects…