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As a Senior Structural Engineer at Ware Malcomb, you will lead the structural design and delivery of projects from concept through construction, ensuring technical excellence and code compliance throughout all phases. You will provide hands-on technical leadership, act as a key resource for project teams, and collaborate closely with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders. In this role, you will contribute to project planning and decision-making, mentor and develop engineering staff, and support Ware Malcomb’s quality standards and design culture.

Your Role

Lead and perform advanced computer-aided and manual structural design calculations in accordance with applicable building and material codes, ensuring accuracy and constructability across all project phases.

Oversee the development and review of structural models, calculation packages, construction documents, and technical specifications.

Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) for assigned projects, taking responsibility for overall structural design integrity and code compliance.

Plan project layouts, establish structural design strategies, and integrate structural systems into cohesive, multidisciplinary designs.

Project management for the execution of structural building projects.

Supervise engineers and designers performing calculations and drawing preparation.

Lead internal and external project meetings, coordinating with architects, consultants, contractors, and clients.

Conduct and oversee field work, including site verifications, existing condition assessments, and issue resolution.

Provide construction administration services, including periodic site visits, shop drawing and submittal reviews, and responses to RFIs.

Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of engineering standards, tools, and best practices.

Lead quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) efforts, including peer reviews and technical audits.

Mentor and provide technical guidance to project engineers and designers, including training in structural analysis and calculation software.

Prepare technical reports, peer review documentation, and recommendations for design improvements.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

Professional Engineer (PE) license required

Professional Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred

8+ years of progressive experience in structural engineering

Strong proficiency in Revit and structural analysis/design software

Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide technical guidance to team members

Deliver timely, reliable, and courteous service

Senior Structural Engineer

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