- Salary
- $140k – $175k
- Location
- Jacksonville
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 15+ years
- Education
- Master
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- CareersPage
Description
Senior Structural Engineer
Jacksonville, FL | On-Site | $140,000 – $175,000
The Role
A defense-focused design-build firm is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead structural design and analysis across complex projects, primarily supporting Department of Defense (DoD) construction programs. You will manage multiple projects simultaneously, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with architects, project managers, and construction teams to deliver high-quality structural solutions.
What You'll Do
Design & Analysis — 80% of Time
- Prepare, perform, and review structural calculations, drawings, and specifications covering gravity framing, lateral systems, and foundation design
- Conduct computer analysis and hand calculations for building systems and components; assemble calculation packages for submittal review
- Produce structural models, design drawings, and details using Revit
- Coordinate drawing packages across project disciplines to ensure completeness and accuracy
- Assist in preliminary structural planning and framing strategies
- Maintain command of project requirements — Requests for Proposals (RFPs), specifications, and plans — and develop strategic design approaches
- Support design submittals, constructability reviews, cost management, quality control, and approval processes
- Mentor and develop junior engineers through hands-on project work
Construction Administration — 20% of Time
- Review structural submittals for compliance with design documents
- Provide guidance on construction Requests for Information (RFIs) related to structural design
- Assist with Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) of work installed during construction
What You Bring
- Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required
- Minimum 15 years of structural engineering design experience, or equivalent in industrial construction
- Department of Defense (DoD) project experience preferred
- Proficiency in Revit/Autodesk, RISA Floor, RISA 3D, RISA Foundation, TEDDS, MS Word, and MS Excel
- Strong understanding of structural building codes and design methodologies across steel, concrete, and masonry
- Ability to communicate technical design information clearly in written and verbal form
- Willingness to travel to project sites as needed
Work Environment
Primarily office-based with periodic travel to project job sites. Some outdoor site work is required, including varying weather conditions and light manual labor; must be able to lift over 50 lbs.
Ready to Make Your Mark?
If you are a seasoned structural engineer who thrives on technically challenging work, takes pride in design excellence, and is ready to bring your expertise to high-impact defense construction projects — we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career.