Lead Structural Engineer

Overview

Lead Structural Engineer at ERA Structural Engineering. You will work with a variety of clients including architects, owners and contractors to create structural designs and construction documents within a team setting, coordinate with project partners, and assist with executing the structural design.

You will deliver accurate project plans on time and within budget, perform structural analysis of buildings and structures using current software, and design structural systems with concrete, steel, timber, and other materials. You will collaborate with project partners and clients to solve complex problems with a service-minded approach and coordinate with the internal team on design drawings and report preparation. You will provide guidance to less experienced engineers, review the work of other engineers and BIM modelers, and work with construction partners to ensure a smooth construction process.

Managing project contracts, scope, schedule, and changes will be a key part of this role, along with managing project workload and assisting with staffing needs.

• Enhanced Project Leadership:
  Lead client relationship management from a technical and engineering perspective, ensuring expectations and deliverables are fully aligned.
• Provide contract support, including scope review and coordination of change orders.
• Oversee and manage schedules for all structural engineering deliverables, ensuring deadlines are met across multiple projects.

• Comprehensive Design Phase Oversight:
  Lead internal and external coordination meetings to align engineering priorities with project objectives.
• Assign and manage engineering team responsibilities, monitoring progress to ensure efficient workload distribution.
• Oversee and enforce quality assurance processes, ensuring designs, drawings, and calculations meet project scope, standards, and internal procedures.
• Guide technical design development for structural systems, project specifications, and interdisciplinary coordination.

• Construction Phase Technical Leadership:
  Direct the review and coordination of shop drawings and submittals, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Manage RFIs and provide technical support to address construction issues efficiently.
• Oversee construction quality control, inspection coordination, and evaluation of special inspection reports.
• Plan and conduct site visits, offering technical field support and resolution of field conditions to avoid delays.

• Documentation & Quality Assurance:
  Maintain accurate project documentation—including reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications—for internal and client use.
• Review and approve internal design documents to ensure compliance with scope, budget, and quality requirements.
• Manage scope changes or discrepancies, ensuring transparency and alignment with client expectations.
• Lead postmortem and lessons-learned meetings, applying feedback for continuous process improvement.
• Collaborate with Signing Engineers, Modeler Managers, and Engineering Oversight to align resources strategically with business objectives.
• Support engineering team development through mentorship, performance oversight, and legacy knowledge transfer.
• Balance multiple projects and staff assignments, optimizing workload and ensuring high-quality delivery.

• Full Time - Exempt
• On-site Core Office
  
  Hours:
  
  9:00am–3:00pm, Monday–Thursday
• Friday Flex – 9:00am–12:00pm

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering with structural emphasis, from an ABET-accredited university
• Professional Engineer (PE) Licensed
• Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills
• 16-20 years of experience in structural engineering
• Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills
• Attention to detail with the ability to work collaboratively
• Proficient with structural engineering software such as RAM, RISA 3-D, and SAP
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• Experience in steel, concrete, and other material design

ERA Structural Engineering provides full-service structural engineering for a broad range of facility types. We focus on practical, value-driven solutions and collaboration across teams to deliver effective results from proposal to project completion.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA, Dependent FSA, HRA
• Retirement: 401(k), Profit Sharing, Cash Balance Defined Pension
• Employer Paid Life & AD&D
• PTO + Paid Holidays
• Annual Discretionary Bonus

ERA is committed to equal opportunities and is a diversified workforce.