Senior Structural Engineer
Job Locations
US-TN-Nashville | US-MI-Troy | US-OH-Toledo | US-OH-Columbus | US-AL-Birmingham | US-TX-Austin | US-TN-Nashville
ID
2026-3494
Category
Engineering
Type
Full Time
Overview
At SSOE, you will engage with an innovation-driven culture where integrated delivery across architectural, structural, MEP, process, civil, and automation disciplines fuels impactful industrial and complex commercial projects worldwide. Our senior engineers thrive within a mentorship-rich environment fostering continuous learning, technical excellence, and cross-discipline collaboration. We prioritize delivering the highest quality engineering products underpinned by well-defined processes and technology investments, including advanced BIM and AI tools.
Career advancement paths are clearly defined, enabling you to grow your technical and leadership capabilities while contributing to projects that shape critical infrastructure. SSOE's commitment to social responsibility, safety, and integrity ensures your work promotes sustainable, safe, and resilient built environments.
AI and Innovation
At SSOE, we don't just talk about the future, we build it. As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you'll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.
Responsibilities
The following duties are typical of the position but are not all encompassing. Responsibilities include those required to deliver quality service on schedule and within budget in a team environment.
Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments.
Makes decisive, independent decisions on engineering problems, practices, and methods, creating and refining innovative design solutions. In the case of a licensed staff member, acting as a lead project engineer, this includes but is not limited to, the stamping/sealing of one's drawings/documents as well as drawings/documents done as the professional in "responsible charge" as defined by the applicable statute of jurisdiction.
Represents the firm in meetings and conferences to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate a project.
Plans, develops, coordinates, and directs a medium to large engineering project or a number of smaller complex projects with overall responsibility for budget adherence, schedule adherence, quality control, and inter-discipline coordination.
Responsible for acceptance or rejection of major items involving materials, equipment, manufacturer's quality, and field construction.
Serve as a key staff advisor and technical specialist in your chosen discipline, leveraging highly specialized knowledge and cutting-edge techniques to drive project success.
Provide strategic leadership by guiding teams through critical objectives, innovative concepts, policy challenges, and complex project developments.
Supervise, coordinate, and review the work of a team of engineers and designers working on the same assigned project.
Defines project scope of work and organizes into manageable tasks.
Provides supervisor and project manager with scope of work change warnings.
Maintains continuing professional education in discipline. Mentor junior engineers and technicians, providing technical guidance in structural engineering principles, software use, and code application.
Drive business growth through strategic client engagement and proactive business development initiatives.
Meets with client to define project scope, present project progress, and assure client satisfaction
Support risk management initiatives by identifying potential design vulnerabilities related to seismic performance, load path continuity, and material durability per local and national code provisions.
Travel required.
Valid driver's license required. May be waived for international assignments.
What We Offer:
Competitive Salary: $115,000 - $140,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and certifications.
Bonus and Incentives: Based on experience, you will be eligible for our annual target bonus/incentive program derived from company and individual performance and goals.
Ownership Opportunities: SSOE offers ownership opportunities to all employees at the Associate level and above. This position will provide you with the opportunity to become a shareholder of SSOE. As an employee-owned firm, being a shareholder provides an additional level of earnings and investment to our group of owners.
Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), professional development and training, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
Additional Perks:
Dynamic Culture: Experience a supportive culture where you're an essential and highly valued member of our vibrant team.
Exciting Projects: Work on thrilling projects from inception to completion and engage directly with some of the most innovative clients globally.
Continuous Learning: Embrace a culture of perpetual learning where curiosity is celebrated, innovative ideas are welcomed, and your career growth aspirations are fully supported.
Career Stability: A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.
Career Advancement: Embark on a structured career journey with abundant opportunities for growth and advancement.
Holistic Compensation: A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that supports your physical and mental health, encourages work-life balance, and empowers your... For full info follow application link.
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