Senior Structural Engineer

Job Summary

Lead engineer responsible for supervision and technical direction over a team of engineers and designers. Oversees total delivery of civil/structural deliverables and services on time, within budget, and meeting quality expectations. Performs advanced engineering work and serves as a technical specialist for complex assignments.

• Reviewing and approving all civil/structural deliverables.
• Validating professional service and construction estimates at project initiation and tracking changes throughout the project.
• Producing professional service estimates in accordance with department standards for deliverables, studies, and proposal efforts.
• Establishing design criteria that incorporate client requirements, scope, and applicable state, local, and federal standards and codes.
• Ensuring permitting requirements are established and communicated to the team.
• Initiating timely change notices when deviations occur, impacting scope, schedule, or costs.
• Planning and organizing the work of the team, communicating plans to leadership and clients.
• Maintaining project control by tracking budget, schedule, and quality performance.
• Delegating work to engineers and designers based on technical skills and experience, following up to ensure progress and quality.
• Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines and following up to ensure coordinated progress.
• Producing estimate-level preliminary designs and material take-offs appropriate for the estimate stage.
• Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies to determine efficient engineering solutions.
• Producing detailed design calculations and sketches for construction materials.
• Checking calculations by other engineers for accuracy and compliance with codes and design criteria.
• Creating construction specifications and monitoring drawings for conformance to calculations and specifications.
• Assisting the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems.
• Providing sufficient sketches and details for completion of engineering drawings.
• Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for civil/structural input.
• Producing bid packages to enable procurement of materials or subcontract pricing.
• Participating in planning training programs, continuous education opportunities, and professional development of staff.
• Leading small to large teams to coordinate civil/structural efforts, keeping focus on scope, schedule, and budget.

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university (Structural coursework required).
• Professional registration highly preferred.
• 15+ years of relevant industrial experience in civil/structural engineering.
• Familiarity with specifications for construction bulk materials and equipment installation details.
• Ability to create accurate civil/structural documents from vendor equipment drawings.
• Experience developing civil/structural specifications and cost estimates.
• Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, detailed engineering schedule, and man‑hour budget.
• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, Micro Station, or both).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience leading teams to deliver on commitments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Virtual team collaboration skills.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods.
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Highly competitive compensation package.
• Paid time off, personal paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Health insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions.

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hargrove is a drug‑free workplace.