Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer

At RQC, we’re not just building structures; we’re building careers and creating meaningful, high‑impact projects. We are headquartered in Carlsbad, CA, with regional offices and project locations nationwide, including a growing Engineering Department in our Jacksonville, FL office. RQ is a privately held, full‑service design‑build firm, specializing in fast‑track commercial construction for the Department of Defense and offering comprehensive solutions that integrate design, engineering, and construction under one roof.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our Structural Engineering team in Jacksonville, FL. Relocation provided for out‑of‑area candidates. As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will spend most of your time performing structural analysis, creating CAD models, and reviewing drawings to ensure compliance with safety and design specifications. You will also lead teams, manage budgets, and coordinate with stakeholders to maintain project schedules and quality standards, all while contributing to the mission and values of the company.

Why Join RQ?

As an Engineer at RQ, you’ll be part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary team that thrives on innovation, learning, and creating solutions that matter. Our Engineers have the opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects across the U.S. and overseas, collaborating with other passionate engineers, designers, and builders who are committed to excellence. You’ll have the chance to shape the future of the company, influence processes, and leverage cutting‑edge technology.

RQC provides the perfect environment to grow your career, while also offering a competitive salary, full benefits, and a flexible hybrid schedule.

To succeed in this position, you will need the following education and experience:

• A MS degree in Structural Engineering is the minimum formal education required for this position.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License required.
• Fifteen (15) or more years’ experience in structural engineering design, project delivery or equivalent in the industrial construction projects required.
• Project management experience with the Department of Defense (DoD) is preferred.
• Specific software literacy required:
  AutoCAD, RISA, Revit, MS Word and MS Excel.
• Travel to jobsites, as needed, is required.

All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to a job site at military base (if applicable for the position being hired for).

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.

Senior level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology

Industries:
Construction