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Structural Engineer - Cold Formed Steel Design

ilocatum Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville, VA

2d ago

$90k - $130k/yr Full time Civil Engineering Cold Formed Steel Construction Management

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Job Description

The Structural Engineer will lead design and project management for cold formed, light gauge steel projects, combining hands-on technical design work with leadership, mentorship, and active client engagement. This onsite role is based in Charlottesville, Virginia, and involves overseeing multiple projects while developing a team of junior professionals.

Responsibilities

Carry out engineering analyses and calculations and deliver complete structural designs for projects.
Create and review drawings, layouts, and both custom and standard details; revise and assemble full drawing packages for complex designs.
Perform field surveys and prepare field reports, ensuring adherence to applicable standards, policies, and best practices.
Address reviewer feedback and coordinate with other engineering disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.
Manage several projects in parallel, maintaining schedule adherence and budget compliance.
Facilitate kickoff meetings, track progress, assess financial performance, and oversee monthly invoicing and collections.
Evaluate contracts, scopes of work, and change proposals.
Uphold project methodologies and quality control processes.
Assist with proposals, bidding, additional service requests, and production of construction documents.
Align internal schedules with client expectations.
Supervise and mentor a team of junior structural professionals, assign tasks, oversee production, and conduct quality control reviews.
Conduct annual performance reviews, contribute to hiring decisions, and maintain project schedules and workload planning.
Monitor departmental financial performance to sustain profitability.
Develop and maintain long term client relationships, negotiate fees, initiate additional services, and serve as the primary client contact.

Requirements

Active United States Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
Eight or more years of structural engineering design experience, including at least five years focused on cold formed, light gauge steel.
Four or more years of project management experience.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Paid time off (PTO).

What You'll Do

Perform engineering analyses and calculations and deliver comprehensive structural designs, while preparing and interpreting drawings, layouts, and both custom and standard details and assembling full drawing sets for complex projects.
Conduct field surveys, prepare field reports, ensure compliance with engineering standards and best practices, and respond to reviewer comments while coordinating with other disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.

Schedule

Full-time, on-site position based in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Compensation

USD 90,000 to 130,000 per year.

How to Apply

Submit your resume for consideration.

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