Senior Structural Engineer

Location: Tempe, AZ
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Position Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join their design team in Tempe, AZ. This position will play an integral role in the analysis and design of structural systems for complex projects. The Senior Structural Engineer will work closely with Structural Leads, Engineers, Designers, and other disciplines to develop design concepts, complete structural analysis and design, and ensure structural requirements are effectively communicated through design documents and models.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in structural engineering fundamentals, extensive experience with U.S. building codes and seismic provisions, and the ability to understand how structural design integrates with and impacts other disciplines. This individual may serve as a Lead Structural Engineer on medium-sized projects or as a Sub Lead on larger projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who is looking to take on increased responsibility, provide technical leadership, mentor less experienced team members, and contribute to the advancement of structural engineering workflows and technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform conventional aspects of structural engineering analysis and design with little or no supervision.
• Plan and conduct engineering work requiring independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Perform lateral analysis and design for wind and seismic forces in accordance with applicable building code provisions.
• Design and analyze traditional steel and concrete structural systems.
• Apply sound engineering judgment and problem-solving skills to complex technical challenges.
• Coordinate structural design requirements with designers, drafters, engineers, project managers, and other disciplines.
• Perform calculation checking and technical review of other engineers' work.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and quality control.
• Take ownership of assigned structural scopes and work to meet project schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Define scope, estimate level of effort, and manage workload effectively.
• Identify potential scope changes and communicate them to the Structural Lead or Project Manager.
• Recognize when additional support is needed and proactively seek guidance from peers and senior engineers.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to designers, drafters, and less experienced engineers.
• Lead structural engineering efforts for medium-sized projects or serve as a Sub Lead on larger projects.
• Proactively contribute to the advancement of structural workflows, systems, tools, and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, and other project stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE/PEng) license.
• Minimum of 10 years of structural engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. building codes and standards, including:
  • International Building Code (IBC)
  • ASCE 7
  • ACI
  • AISC
• Proficiency with structural engineering analysis and design software.
• Proficiency with Navisworks and Bluebeam.
• Experience designing and analyzing traditional steel and concrete structures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering or a Master's degree in Structural Engineering.
• Structural Engineer (SE) license.
• Experience supporting semiconductor, industrial, or other complex industrial facilities.
• Experience leading medium-sized engineering teams or project teams.
• Experience providing technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and design staff.

No Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements or third-party recruiting agencies will be considered.