Lead Structural Engineer

Lead Staff Structural Engineer – Brindley Engineering Corporation

Join Brindley Engineering Corporation as a Lead Staff Structural Engineer. We are seeking a detail‑oriented, reliable, creative team player to lead field evaluations of industrial structures, analyze data, evaluate root causes of failure, complete analytical modeling and calculations, and develop engineered rehabilitation/replacement plans & specifications.

• Lead field evaluation of existing structures
• Develop calculations and analytical models in steel, concrete, and other materials
• Lead the design of structural rehabilitation and/or replacement plans
• Specify materials and lead the development of reports
• Provide technical support for structural construction
• Client interface, proposal, and estimate development

• Bachelor of Science in Civil / Structural Engineering
• 8+ years of experience
• P.E. license required
• Extensive knowledge of STAAD/SAP, AISC, and AWS
• Familiarity with AutoCAD preferred
• Client interface and team mentoring experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Work under licensed S.E.’s to progress toward professional licensure
• Exposure to fieldwork environments in various industrial facilities
• Advanced development of multidisciplinary experience
• Expertise in calculations and analytical modeling
• Lead root‑cause failure analysis of defects
• Manage and develop leadership abilities

• Physically mobile on the ground and at heights; must lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Work at heights, climb ladders, stairways, and scaffold platforms; use fall protection when required
• Work in all weather conditions while wearing appropriate PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, masks, hi‑vis vest, gloves, steel‑toed shoes)
• Position in confined spaces as needed
• Adhere to client random drug testing and facial hair policies before site entry
• Additional site requirements will be communicated prior to assignment; failure to meet them may affect continued employment

Pay Range: $110,000 – $150,000 annually. Base salary is based on experience, certifications, location, and market conditions. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentive compensation.

Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; 401(k) with employer match; company‑paid holidays; paid parental leave; compensatory time off; and paid time off (PTO).

Brindley Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. BE participates in E-Verify.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.