Senior Structural Engineer

Location: Tempe, AZ / Southwest Region (AZ, CA, CO, HI, NM, NV, UT)
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Work Arrangement: Hybrid or Remote (Based on Location)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer for a contract-to-hire opportunity supporting industrial and advanced manufacturing projects. This position is based in Tempe, AZ, but candidates residing throughout the Southwest region will also be considered.

The Structural Engineer will be responsible for performing structural analysis and design, developing engineering solutions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality project designs. This role requires strong technical expertise in steel and concrete structures, building codes, and seismic and wind design.

Qualified candidates may also serve as the Lead Structural Engineer on medium-sized projects or as a Sub-Lead on larger projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering analysis, calculations, and design for industrial and commercial facilities.

• Develop structural design concepts and coordinate with designers to incorporate requirements into drawings and 3D models.

• Design and analyze steel and concrete structures in accordance with applicable building codes and industry standards.

• Perform lateral load analysis and design for wind and seismic conditions.

• Independently evaluate engineering challenges and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.

• Review engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications to ensure accuracy, quality, and code compliance.

• Coordinate with structural leads, project managers, engineers, and other disciplines to ensure successful project execution.

• Manage assigned engineering scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.

• Identify potential scope changes, technical challenges, and project risks.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and structural designers.

• Support quality control reviews and verification of engineering deliverables.

• Contribute to improvements in structural engineering workflows, design tools, and processes.

• Serve in a lead or supporting leadership capacity on multidisciplinary engineering projects as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

• Minimum of 10 years of structural engineering experience.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. building codes and standards, including IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, and AISC.

• Experience designing and analyzing structural steel and reinforced concrete systems.

• Proficiency with structural analysis and design software, Navisworks, and Bluebeam.

• Strong understanding of seismic and wind load analysis and design.

• Ability to independently manage engineering assignments while meeting project schedules and quality standards.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

• Structural Engineer (SE) license.

• Experience supporting semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or industrial facilities.

• Previous experience leading structural engineering teams or managing structural design scopes.

• Experience coordinating structural designs across multiple engineering disciplines.

Work Location Requirements

• Candidates must reside in one of the following Southwest region states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Mexico, Nevada, or Utah.

• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the Phoenix-area office will be required to work onsite 2 days per week.

• Candidates residing outside the 50-mile radius but within the approved Southwest region may work remotely.

• Remote employees must maintain reliable internet service to meet project requirements.