Lead Structural Engineer

Pay: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Base salary range of $85,000 to $115,000, depending on experience, plus an annual bonus of 5% to 15%
• Relocation is welcome, and a relocation package may be offered on a candidate-by-candidate basis
• Lead and own structural engineering projects with real influence over design decisions
• Join an integrated architecture and engineering team where collaboration is built into the workflow
• Work on commercial building projects from concept through construction, not just a small piece of the process
• Strong long-term growth potential with a team that values integrity, accountability, and high standards

Location

This is a full-time on-site role based in Indianapolis, Indiana, working closely with an in-house architecture and structural engineering team in a collaborative office environment.

Note

This role requires a Civil or Structural Engineering degree and 5 plus years of structural engineering building design experience. Professional Engineer licensure or the ability to obtain within 12 months is highly preferred.

About Our Client

Our client is a growing integrated design firm that merges architecture and structural engineering to deliver thoughtful, efficient, and well-executed commercial projects. They are known for empowering their engineers to take ownership, drive outcomes, and build long-term careers.

Job Description

• Lead structural engineering projects from early design through construction
• Prepare preliminary structural concepts and develop construction-ready designs
• Review building codes and ensure proper implementation throughout the design process
• Coordinate with architects, construction project managers, and engineering partners across disciplines
• Produce structural calculations and guide technical drafting during construction document preparation
• Develop coordinated structural drawings to ensure completeness and accuracy across disciplines
• Support construction administration, including shop drawing review, RFI responses, and coordination with construction teams
• Communicate clearly with drafting staff, clients, and project stakeholders

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
• 5 plus years of structural engineering building design experience, ideally in commercial construction
• Experience designing structural systems using steel, concrete, masonry, and light gauge steel, with a solid foundation design understanding
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Revit proficiency preferred, especially in producing construction-level structural drawings
• Experience with analysis and design tools such as RAM Structural System, SAP2000, RISA, or similar preferred
• Professional Engineer license or the ability to obtain one within 12 months is highly preferred

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Performance-driven bonus potential that scales with contribution and results
• Collaborative culture with architects and engineers working side by side
• High standards, high trust environment where people do the right thing
• Opportunities to grow into deeper leadership and mentorship as the team expands
• Work that stays interesting because you are involved from design through build

JPC-594

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must have a PE license or the ability to quickly obtain one (candidates may not always have, but can qualify). Must have 5+ yrs structural engineering building design exp. Open to sponsorship candidates for the right candidate. Relocation- [yes]. Packages - [yes] - per client

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Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

Integrated architecture and structural engineering firm hiring a lead-level structural engineer for commercial building design and construction support. On-site in Indianapolis, salary $85,000 to $115,000 plus 5% to 15% bonus. Relocation is allowed, and a relocation package may be offered on a case-by-case basis.

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• Client job title: Lead Structural Engineer

• Location: Indianapolis, IN

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