Senior Structural Designer

Explicitly mentions vibe-coding platforms and industry LLMs; role uses AI tools to boost productivity.

Senior Structural Designer responsible for leading and delivering structural design work for industrial and complex commercial projects, coordinating across disciplines, managing budgets and schedules, and mentoring project teams. The role emphasizes use of advanced BIM and AI tools, travel as required, and contributing to project quality and constructability.

Senior Structural Designer responsible for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating structural design assignments for industrial and commercial projects. The role includes independent decision-making on design problems, producing construction documents, coordinating inter-discipline efforts, and serving as job captain on single- or multi-discipline projects.

SSOE provides responsible access to industry large language models and vibe-coding platforms and integrates advanced BIM and AI tools into workflows. Training is provided to leverage AI tools for productivity and streamlining complex workflows.

• Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate medium to major structural design assignments with responsibility for budget adherence, quality control, and inter-discipline coordination.
• Make independent decisions on typical design problems and consult management on unusual or complex issues.
• Produce finished plans and specifications and review major items such as materials, equipment quality, and field construction results.
• Complete major engineering/architectural projects or lead complete design work on smaller to moderate scope projects.
• Serve as job captain for projects; assign and review work of design teams and check progress against scope and schedule.
• Prepare or review construction budgets and cost estimates; write scopes of work and may perform project management functions.
• Represent the firm in meetings and conferences and devise solutions to project problems.
• Travel required; valid driver's license required (may be waived for international assignments).

• Associate degree or certification in engineering or architectural fields preferred.
• Minimum 15 years experience with SSOE as a Designer or 19 years experience with former employer(s).
• Mandatory experience on Industrial and Manufacturing building projects.
• Preferred experience on Data Center and/or Pharmaceutical projects.
• Working knowledge of BIM collaboration and review platforms including ACC/BIM
  360, Bluebeam, and Navisworks.

• Competitive salary range: $111,000 - $125,000 per year (dependent on location, education, experience, certifications).
• Annual target bonus/incentive program based on company and individual performance.
• Ownership opportunities for employees at the Associate level and above.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Professional development and training; generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements and structured career advancement paths.

• Emphasis on mentorship, continuous learning, safety, and sustainable design practices. Projects are global and cross-disciplinary.

Structural Design Interdisciplinary Coordination Budget Management Quality Control Project Management Construction Documentation Cost Estimating Decision Making Team Leadership Mentorship Communication Problem Solving Travel Readiness