What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Structural Engineer -Buildings position at Food Management Search?
Raleigh, NC | Leadership | Complex Building Design | Engineer of Record
We’re recruiting on purpose for a Senior Structural Engineer who’s ready to lead — not just execute.
This is a high-visibility opportunity in our client’s Raleigh office to serve as a technical leader and Engineer of Record on complex, meaningful projects from concept through construction.
If you enjoy owning projects, mentoring rising engineers, and shaping structural solutions that actually get built — this one is worth a look.
What You’ll Actually Be Doing
🔹 Lead from the front.
Serve as Engineer of Record and structural discipline lead on large-scale building projects.
🔹 Design the structures that matter.
Steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and specialty systems — from analysis through detailing.
🔹 Set the technical bar.
Oversee calculations, drawings, specs, and reports. Ensure quality, code compliance, and constructability.
🔹 Mentor the next generation.
Guide junior engineers and designers. Review work. Teach. Elevate the team.
🔹 Collaborate at a high level.
Work directly with architects and MEP teams to integrate structural systems seamlessly.
🔹 Be present in the field.
Construction observations, site visits, problem-solving in real time.
🔹 Influence the business.
Support proposals, client presentations, and long-term relationship growth.
Why This Role Is Different
This isn’t a back-room calculation role.
You’ll:
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Have real project ownership
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Sign and seal documents
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Help shape structural standards
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Be trusted as a senior technical voice
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Play a role in firm growth
If you’ve reached the stage where you want impact, autonomy, and technical respect, this checks those boxes.
What They’re Looking For
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Bachelor’s in Civil / Structural / Architectural Engineering (ABET/EAC)
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15 years of structural design experience
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Active U.S. PE with NCEES record
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SE license (or passed SE exam) strongly preferred
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Experience with RISA, ENERCALC, L-Pile, PCA
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Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
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Strong working knowledge of UFC, DoD, VA, and applicable codes
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Proven leadership and mentoring experience
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Comfortable in client-facing and technical presentation settings
Travel as needed for meetings and site visits.
Ideal Fit
You’re:
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A seasoned PE who enjoys leading complex building projects
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Technically sharp but not ego-driven
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Comfortable mentoring others
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Ready for a role where your name carries weight