Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer

Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Employment Type: Full-Time / Direct-Hire
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Relocation Assistance: Available

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join an established and growing structural engineering consulting firm in the Pittsburgh, PA area. This position will support the structural design and engineering of commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential buildings, providing technical expertise throughout all phases of project development.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural engineering for commercial buildings, with experience performing structural analysis, developing construction documents, and coordinating with architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

This opportunity offers exposure to diverse building projects, including commercial developments, educational facilities, retail centers, and institutional structures, with opportunities for technical development, project ownership, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Structural Engineering & Design

• Design structural systems for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential building projects
• Perform structural analysis and engineering calculations for steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and wood structures
• Develop structural designs from schematic development through construction administration
• Prepare practical, cost-effective, and technically sound structural engineering solutions
• Review architectural drawings, project specifications, and existing field conditions
• Ensure structural designs comply with applicable building codes, engineering standards, and project requirements
• Evaluate structural design alternatives to improve constructability, efficiency, and project outcomes

Structural Analysis & Technical Documentation

• Perform structural calculations and analysis using industry-standard engineering software
• Develop and review structural drawings, calculations, specifications, and construction documents
• Provide technical direction to CAD and Revit designers
• Review structural plans for accuracy, completeness, and quality
• Coordinate the preparation of construction documents using AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit
• Interpret and apply applicable structural design codes, including IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, NDS, and TMS

Project Coordination & Construction Support

• Coordinate structural designs with architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and geotechnical engineering teams
• Participate in project planning meetings, design reviews, and coordination meetings
• Conduct site visits, field observations, and construction inspections as required
• Review shop drawings and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Provide structural engineering support throughout construction
• Verify construction activities align with approved structural designs and project requirements
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, developers, and clients to resolve engineering challenges

Project Management & Collaboration

• Manage multiple structural engineering projects while maintaining schedules, budgets, and quality standards
• Coordinate engineering deliverables with internal and external project stakeholders
• Maintain effective communication with clients, architects, contractors, and project teams
• Support junior engineering staff and CAD/Revit designers
• Contribute to continuous improvement in engineering processes and design standards
• Maintain a strong commitment to technical accuracy, quality, and client satisfaction

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Structural Engineering, or a closely related Structural Engineering discipline
• 3+ years of structural engineering experience, preferably within a consulting engineering environment
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
• Direct experience designing commercial or other building structures
• Experience performing structural analysis and engineering calculations
• Knowledge of steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and wood structural systems
• Strong understanding of applicable building codes and structural engineering standards
• Experience preparing or reviewing structural construction documents
• Ability to coordinate effectively with architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable timeframe
• 5+ years of structural engineering experience
• Experience designing commercial real estate developments, schools, shopping centers, retail buildings, or similar structures
• Experience within a structural engineering consulting firm
• Proficiency with RAM Structural System/RAM Steel, ENERCALC, or STAAD.Pro
• Experience with AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit
• Strong knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, NDS, and TMS
• Construction administration and field observation experience
• Experience managing multiple structural engineering projects
• Experience providing technical guidance or mentorship to junior engineers
• Experience working directly with clients, architects, and contractors throughout project execution

Candidate Must-Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• EIT certification
• Direct structural engineering experience with commercial or building construction projects
• Experience with structural analysis and design
• Knowledge of steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structural systems
• Experience reviewing or developing structural construction documents
• Strong understanding of building codes and structural design standards
• Ability to collaborate with architects, contractors, and engineering teams
• Strong technical communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement in the Pittsburgh, PA area