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Structural Engineer

Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU) - Australia Chapter
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/20/2026
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Dunbar is growing our Charlotte office and seeking structural engineers at multiple experience levels, from developing engineers to experienced project managers and senior professionals.

We are especially interested in engineers with 5–10 years of building design experience who are ready to take greater ownership of projects, technical decisions, client relationships, and their own career growth.

Charlotte is a priority growth market for Dunbar. For the right engineer, that means an opportunity to do more than fill a position. You can help shape a growing team, build relationships in one of the Southeast's most active markets, and take on increasing responsibility as the office expands.

About Dunbar

Founded in 1966, Dunbar is a structural engineering firm serving public and private clients throughout the region. Our work spans higher education, healthcare, K-12 schools, municipal and civic facilities, cultural venues, athletics, manufacturing, multifamily housing, renovations, additions, and new construction.

We work closely with architects, contractors, owners, and public agencies, giving our engineers exposure to a wide variety of project types, structural systems, clients, and design challenges.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities will vary based on experience and may include:

  • Structural analysis and design of new buildings
  • Structural condition assessments, evaluations, and repair or restoration designs for existing buildings
  • Design and detailing of steel, concrete, masonry, wood, various types of foundation systems, and exposure to antiquated structural systems
  • Development and coordination of structural construction documents
  • Collaboration with architects, owners, contractors, and other design consultants
  • Construction administration, site visits, field observations, and investigations
  • Project coordination and management
  • Client communication and relationship development
  • Mentoring and technical guidance for developing engineers
  • Participation in the continued growth of Dunbar's Charlotte practice

Experienced candidates will have opportunities for increasing project, client, technical, and leadership responsibility based on their interests and experience.

What We're Looking For

Strong candidates will bring:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis
  • Professional experience in structural building design
  • EIT certification and/or PE licensure appropriate to experience level
  • Proficiency in Autodesk Revit
  • Experience with structural analysis and design software
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Sound technical judgment and attention to detail
  • Initiative, curiosity, and an interest in taking greater ownership of projects and client relationships
  • Eligibility to work in the United States

We encourage qualified structural engineers across experience levels to apply, even if your background does not match every item listed above.

Compensation

Compensation is based on experience, licensure, technical capabilities, and anticipated role.

  • Graduate Structural Engineer | 2–5 years: $78,000–$90,000
  • Structural Engineer | 5–10 years: $90,000–$125,000
  • Senior Structural Engineer | 10 years: $105,000–$150,000

Why Dunbar

  • Health insurance premiums fully paid by Dunbar, for individual and full family coverage
  • 3% of total salary contributed by Dunbar to the retirement plan
  • Paid overtime
  • Generous bonus program
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Hybrid work option of up to two remote days per week

Join Our Charlotte Team

If you're looking for challenging structural work, meaningful responsibility, direct access to experienced leadership, and the opportunity to grow alongside an expanding office, we'd like to hear from you.

Salary : $78,000 - $90,000

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