Senior Structural Engineer | Fairfax, VA

IMEG is hiring a Senior Structural Engineer in Fairfax, VA, to lead large and highly complex structural projects with minimal support from senior staff. In this role, you will provide project direction, engineering solutions, and client guidance while leading project management efforts for structural systems in buildings and other structures, with a focus on Mission Critical / Data Center and Industrial projects locally and nationwide.

You'll also work within project budgets, mentor team members, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.

• Coordinate, oversee, and manage structural projects ranging in size and complexity
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project teams and clients
• Collaborate with business development staff, Project Executives, Client Executives, and Market Directors/Leaders during early project opportunity stages
• Assist with design scopes of work, fee calculations, proposal development, and contract reviews
• Create project schedules and establish milestone and deadline targets
• Prepare monthly billings, submit financial information to Accounting, and update billing projections and estimated completion percentages
• Ensure design work aligns with owner requirements, IMEG standards, and code requirements
• Coordinate design staff scheduling through all phases of design and construction, and lead progress meetings with documentation
• Respond to client and construction concerns, manage change orders, and obtain appropriate approvals
• Train, mentor, and motivate staff while building, maintaining, and developing client relationships

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering, or equivalent, required
• Master's Degree (MS) in Structural Engineering preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) License required
• 10 years of experience minimum required, 12 preferred, in the building design consulting industry
• Demonstrated leadership traits in the Project Management career path
• Adept in the technical aspects of one's discipline
• Mastery of technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles in mechanics and materials, load paths, design techniques, design standards including steel, concrete, wood, masonry, and concepts involved in structural systems of buildings and structures
• Ability to mentor, train, motivate, and lead others
• Ability to perform final quality control check in their area of expertise
• Ability to sell work and develop client relationships
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
  Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and demonstrate effective team building skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Eagerness to adapt to new challenges
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 20% with occasional overnight stays

IMEG puts people first—with a strong focus on career growth, work-life balance, and meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we offer the resources of a national design leader with the close-knit culture of a local office. You'll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to innovative, sustainable projects, and shape the communities we serve. Join a team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work truly matters.

At IMEG, you'll join a structural team known for delivering safe, efficient solutions across complex project types and market sectors.

• IMEG's structural team is nearly 400 professionals strong
• The team delivers safe, efficient structural solutions that achieve project goals, even amid complexity
• Experience spans multiple market sectors and project types, from new high-rise construction to adaptive reuse of historic structures
• Services include foundational design and framing systems, seismic engineering, facade support, and long-span specialty structures
• The team leverages state-of-the-art analysis tools and close collaboration with architects and builders to solve…